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Trump Announces Overhaul of Biden Admin’s fuel efficiency standards

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Motorists drive on Interstate 210 during the morning commute. President Donald Trump will reportedly announce new fuel economy standards today which will roll back fuel efficiency standards put in place by former President Joe Biden. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) President Donald Trump announced the termination and replacement of the Biden administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which had required automakers to achieve an industry-wide fleet average of about 50 miles per gallon for passenger cars and light trucks by model year 2031. The new proposal resets the standards to a 2022 baseline, mandating only a 0.5% annual increase in efficiency (down from Biden’s 2% per year), resulting in an average of roughly 34.5 mpg through 2031. This move, which was unveiled at a White House event, is projected to save consumers up to $109 billion over five years by reducing compliance costs for manufacturers, though left-wing environmentalist critics argue it will incre...

Melania Trump hails progress in reunification of Ukrainian children

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First lady Melania Trump arrives before delivering a statement in the Grand Foyer at the White House on October 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Brandon – Pool/Getty Images) First Lady Melania Trump announced that seven Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families amid the ongoing war with Russia. In a statement on Thursday, the White House welcomed the progress in the First Lady’s family reunification initiative. “My dedication to guaranteeing the safe return of children to their families in this region is unwavering,” the first lady declared. She also thanked both Russia and Ukraine for their “persistent diplomacy.” “Their bridge-building has created a tangible collaborative environment—an anchor for optimism. This cooperation will continue to drive the process forward through the next phase,” she stated. “In close partnership, my representative and I have provided humanitarian support from the United States to enhance the reunification initiative’s outcome. ...