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New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants

Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.

Β© Emily Elconin for The New York Times

Courts have already blocked similar efforts by the administration to withhold funding, saying the Constitution does not grant the executive branch power over elections.
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Bill Frist Wants to Take Politics Out of Climate Change

Bill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. β€œA healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.

Β© Kirsten Luce for The New York Times

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Another Trump Administration Payment to Stop Offshore Wind Farm

It was the fourth such deal struck by the administration to get companies to forfeit their offshore wind leases.

Β© Matthew Brown/Associated Press

Duke Energy is one of the nation’s largest utilities. Here, a Duke Energy wind farm project in Rolling Hills, Wyoming.
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In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk

Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.

Β© Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto, via Associated Press

A Tesla Supercharger station in Germany. Tesla’s sales have rebounded sharply in Europe alongside sales of all electric cars.
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Gregg Phillips Leaving FEMA

Gregg Phillips was in charge of the emergency response agency’s largest division and had come under scrutiny for a series of bizarre claims.

Β© Al Drago/Getty Images

Gregg Phillips was appointed to lead FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery, with 1,000 employees and a budget of nearly $300 million.
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