Trump Orders Military Coal Purchases, FAA Briefly Closes El Paso Airport, and Other News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a week marked by significant developments, President Trump ordered the military to purchase coal, while the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) briefly closed the El Paso International Airport in Texas. These events, alongside ongoing debates over tariffs and immigration, dominated headlines.
On Wednesday, President Trump received the "Undisputed Champion of Clean, Beautiful Coal" award from the Washington Coal Club. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he issued an executive order directing the military to buy coal, aiming to revive the struggling industry. According to Ars Technica, coal is the second most expensive source of power for the US grid, and also produces the most pollution.
Earlier in the week, the FAA closed the airspace above El Paso International Airport for a short period. The closure, which lasted less than ten hours, was attributed to a "cartel drone incursion," according to US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, as reported by Ars Technica.
Meanwhile, political tensions continue to rise. Six Republican House representatives defied President Trump to block Canadian tariffs, as reported by NPR News. The move poses a challenge to the President's trade agenda.
Immigration issues also remain at the forefront. Top immigration officials were scheduled to testify before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, with a potential Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown looming, according to NPR News.
In other news, the electric vehicle (EV) market in Africa is showing signs of growth. A recent study in Nature Energy found that EVs, from scooters to minibuses, could be cheaper to own than gas-powered vehicles in Africa by 2040, according to MIT Technology Review. However, the continent faces challenges such as limited grid and charging infrastructure.
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