Federal EV Charger Freeze Sows Chaos, but Chargers Are Still Getting Built
Last week, the US federal government froze a national program intended to send $5 billion in funding to efforts at building charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, with the goal being the construction of half a million new EV chargers in…
The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’
Days after the rule went into effect in January, the bureau was sued by NetChoice and TechNet, two trade groups representing Big Tech. In addition to challenging the rule, the groups accused the CFPB of unlawfully exceeding its mandate, alleging…
The Federal Funding Freeze Will Cause Lasting Damage to Medical Research
For much of living memory, the United States has been a global leader of scientific research and innovation. From the polio vaccine, to decoding the first human chromosome, to the first heart bypass surgery, American research has originated a seemingly…
Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Ecosystems and Public Safety
Environmental advocates warned that the order could have immediate and dire consequences for Americans if it takes effect. “From the White House, this is the reckless stroke of a pen,” said Manish Bapna, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council,…