WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules Thursday to try and reduce air pollution that makes people sick and destroys the climate. These rules put stricter guidelines on coal power plants, requiring safe management of coal ash and reducing pollutants but some opponents are criticizing this move. "Coal and natural gas power plants operated by our power sector are some of the largest sources of air, water, and land pollution,” said EPA administrator Michael Regan. EPA administrator Michael Regan announced new regulations that require coal plants to reduce 90 ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Former President Donald Trump returned to a New York City courtroom Thursday as his hush money trial continues. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. "There is no case here," he told reporters outside the courtroom. During testimony Thursday, the ex-publisher of the National Enquirer, David Pecker, tied Trump to payments to buy then kill negative stories about him ahead of the 2016 election.  Pecker told jurors he "believes" Trump was aware of the agreement. "This case isn't formally branded as a conspiracy case, but in many ways, that's what ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- A bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is now the law of the land. So, what happens next?  Lawmakers say the popular app can stay if it gets sold, but TikTok is promising a legal fight.  This week President Biden signed a new law that gives TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance nine months to sell the app, with a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress.  "There's certainly time on the books, to see how this plays out," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.  Senate Intelligence Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) says right now there ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- The Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Donald Trump's presidential immunity case. The former president claims he cannot be criminally prosecuted for his actions leading up to and on January 6th because he was acting in an official capacity. Ultimately the outcome of this case could play a major role in the upcoming election just months away. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! It's a reality not lost on the justices. Justice Neil Gorsuch at one point said the court is now writing a rule for the ages that would impact not just ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Donald Trump's presidential immunity case. The former president claims he cannot be criminally prosecuted for his actions leading up to and on January 6th because he was acting in an official capacity. Ultimately the outcome of this case could play a major role in the upcoming election just months away. It's a reality not lost on the justices. Justice Neil Gorsuch at one point said the court is now writing a rule for the ages that would impact not just this presidency but presidents down the road. Attorneys representing Trump ar ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Clashes between police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators are intensifying. The protests on college campuses are now getting the attention of some top lawmakers on Capitol Hill. House Speaker Mike Johnson received a mixed reaction Wednesday at Columbia University where he condemned the ongoing student protests against the war in Gaza. He was drowned out by boos. "Enjoy your free speech,” Johnson said. During Johnson’s speech Wednesday, he called on the school's president to resign if she could not get a handle on the protests. "As Columbia has allowed these lawless agitat ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) jumped into the Israeli-Palestinian debate on college campuses.  He spoke about antisemitism with students at Columbia University Wednesday. Speaker Johnson was booed by students as pro-Palestinian protests are spreading to more campuses across the country. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Columbia University is the epicenter. Hundreds of students have occupied the campus in tents for days demanding the school divest from companies with ties to Israel. "My message to the students inside ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Getting travel refunds and avoiding extra fees could be easier for fliers soon, thanks to two new federal rules. On Wednesday, the Transportation Department announced regulations to require quick and automatic refunds and to crack down on hidden costs.  When travel plans go wrong, it can be a hassle to get your money back.  "In theory passengers are already supposed to be refunded for a cancellation or a major delay. In practice, it often doesn't work that way," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and more d ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Getting travel refunds and avoiding extra fees could be easier for fliers soon, thanks to two new federal rules. On Wednesday, the Transportation Department announced regulations to require quick and automatic refunds and to crack down on hidden costs.  When travel plans go wrong, it can be a hassle to get your money back.  "In theory passengers are already supposed to be refunded for a cancellation or a major delay. In practice, it often doesn't work that way," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.  That's why Sec. Buttigieg says the Biden adminis ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – About 30 million Americans can't leave their jobs and go to work for a competing company because of something called a 'noncompete' agreement. "We're talking about security guards, hairdressers, we're talking about truckers, and a host of other people," U.S. Federal Trade Commission Director of Public Affairs Douglas Farrar said.  Farrar says that's not right. "This is a real restriction on Americans' economic freedom," Farrar said.  The FTC voted 3-2 on Tuesday to ban noncompete clauses for most workers. Farrar says the new rule will spur competition, higher w ..read more