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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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HUD Secretary's Family Business Awarded Federal Contracts
Public PolicyJustice
Scott Turner's relatives received housing development contracts shortly after his confirmation, sparking nepotism allegations in the $54 billion HUD budget.
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DOJ Sues California Over Auto-Emissions Standards
Environmental PolicyFederalism& 1 more
Justice Department sued California on March 5, 2025, arguing state clean-car agreements violate federal authority over emissions standards. The lawsuit rekindles battles over state waiver powers while auto-sector CO₂ targets hang in balance, potentially changing fuel economy trajectories nationwide.
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