The proposal also recommends blocking California from setting its own, stricter vehicle-emissions standards, which more than a dozen other states have adopted. Trump barred California from setting tougher requirements during his first term, a policy that Biden reversed.
California has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for another waiver to incorporate a stronger set of requirements beginning in 2026, which would eventually require all vehicles to be electric, plug-in hybrid or hydrogen-powered by 2035. The Biden administration’s EPA has not approved California’s request.
Many of the transition-team proposals appear aimed at encouraging domestic battery production, primarily for defense-related interests. Others appear aimed at protecting automakers, even those producing EVs, in the United States.
Add former Gov. Chris Christie to the list of New Jersey residents reporting mysterious "drone" sightings outside of their homes. Christie said during an interview Sunday on ABC's "This Week," he believes he saw a drone over his house last week.
"I’ve never seen anything like that before, and I’ve been living at that house for 30 years," Christie said.“You can see why people are concerned, and it’s a lack of communication from the government at the federal and state level that’s at fault here," Christie said.
Christie said he wants the state police to have authority to "bring those drones down and find out why they're doing what they're doing." He said he understood why people are concerned.
When you visit Hana, you can feel how intimate the community is and how proud they are of their cultural heritage. Being a respectful visitor is not only going to give you a better travel experience but also supports the community that makes the Hana so special.
Be open-minded and unafraid to strike up conversations with locals on what life is like here and what's appropriate to do, Morton said. When exploring, pay attention to signs and remember you're in someone else's home. "If a sign says, no tourists respect that," she said.
Most of all, think about where your money is going. "If you're intending to come to Hana, don't just come to Hana, use our restrooms, leave your garbage and then leave, please come to Hana and support our local businesses," said Morton. "Eat at the food trucks, establishments, shop local and stay, if you can, because any support with our economy is really important."
The White House said the administration has already awarded 98% of funding available from Biden's core economic laws ‒ which authorized a historic $1 trillion infusion for infrastructure projects, $53 billion in subsidies for microchip companies, and about $400 billion for clean-energy projects, including incentives to support the manufacturing of products like electric cars, solar panels and batteries.
About 93% of funds have been awarded when excluding one of those laws, the American Rescue Plan, which was passed in March 2021 shortly after Biden took office and included programs aimed at recovery during the COVID pandemic.
For example, the Department of Commerce awarded $16 billion in incentives and tax credits last month alone to boost projects to support the creation of microchips, which the White House credits with spurring $180 billion in private investments in the semiconductor industry.
Likewise Harris, the incumbent vice president who Trump defeated in all seven battleground states, will preside over the Senate when it certifies his victory on Jan. 6, 2025.
Political observers say it will be particularly noteworthy how the tight-knit club of former presidents](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/03/donald-trump-shades-former-presidents/75806193007/)) respond to their populist-minded fraternity brother, especially given Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/12/12/trump-inauguration-xi-jinping-tarrifs/76942038007/)) to his inauguration in January.
At the moment, it is unclear if Trump's predecessors, all of whom showed up in 2017, will be there next month.
The offices for former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama said there were no scheduling announcements for either at the moment. Former President Bill Clinton's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The NPCC told the BBC it wants owners of online marketplaces to take more steps to ensure people are unable to sell goods through their sites anonymously, and it would support the introduction of new laws to force platforms to verify a seller's identity. The NPCC also advises bargain-hunting online shoppers to be cautious.
"If you see something that is a huge reduction or is cheaper than you could buy it in your local store then you've got to be questioning to yourself," says Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman. "Think about what you're doing and who you're purchasing off. If you're unsure report it to us and let us know."
Facebook, eBay and Vinted told the BBC it is prohibited to sell stolen items on their platforms – and they work closely with law enforcement to support investigations.
In some cases examined by The Marshall Project, doctors and social workers did not review patient medications to find the cause of a positive test. In others, providers suspected a medication they prescribed could be the culprit, but reported patients to authorities anyway.
“How much harm to birthing people are we willing to allow? Our patients are being harmed until we can get our act together,” said Dr. Davida Schiff, whose hospital network, Mass General Brigham in New England, instituted a new policy this year that directs providers to drug test patients, with their consent, only when medically necessary. The new policy also halted automatic reporting of positive test results. Hospitals have a responsibility to address the testing problems, she said. “The hospitals are at fault. The clinicians are at fault. Our policies are at fault.”
Nino Mangione, a Maryland state delegate, is a cousin of Luigi Mangione, according to WBAL-TV. Nino Mangione released a statement on behalf of the family after the arrest Monday night.
"We only know what we have read in the media," Nino Mangione said in the statement, posted on X.](https://x.com/NinoMangione42/status/1866318644608962906).) "Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest. We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved."
The Baltimore-area family issued the statement before New York City prosecutors charged Mangione with murder.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/09/manhunt-suspect-brian-thompson-killing-updates/76857886007/).) The 26-year-old is currently being held in Pennsylvania but is expected to be extradited to New York.
The targeted killing of the health care executive and the ensuing dayslong manhunt for a suspect has quickly spread the Mangione name around America. But in Baltimore, the family is better known for their contributions to the area.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/09/suspected-ceo-shooter-was-high-school-valedictorian-ivy-league-grad/76868979007/).)
It’s but one symbol of the unusual intimacy cultivated among her fans, which span generations and cultures.
Kaitlyn Mark, 26, and her mom, Casey, 55, from Blaine, Washington, caught "The Eras Tour" twice in 2023 and decided to dole out $2,400 for a pair of resale tickets in the 400-level for Saturday’s Vancouver show just to share the experience one final time.
“We saw the second set of dates in Las Vegas in 2023,](https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swift-eras-tour-las-vegas-concert-review-surprises/),) so I feel like it’s cool for us to share this (at the end of the tour),” Casey said.
Kaitlyn, who teaches third grade, is already spreading her love of Swift to her young charges.
“I have a quote on the classroom wall that says ‘You make the whole class shimmer,'” she said, citing a modified lyric from Swift’s song “Bejeweled.” “I’m, like, the Taylor Swift teacher.”
After Trump tapped Musk and Ramaswamy to head the new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, aimed at cutting government spending, the House and the Senate each launched their own mini caucuses to promote government efficiency.
Moskowitz became the first Democrat to join the House Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency Caucus, followed by Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio. The caucus is not a formal committee.
On Wednesday, Moskowitz urged his colleagues to follow suit.
“I think being at the table allows us to have a voice, and if there are good ideas, we should vote for them. If there are bad ideas, we should fight against it,” he told USA TODAY.