California is importing record amounts of gasoline from the Bahamas, a circuitous route adding costs to already high pump prices, while the Trump administration is drawing down immigration enforcement in Minnesota, and NASA works to resolve fueling issues for its Artemis II mission. These are among the latest developments in the news.
California's gasoline imports reached an all-time high in November, with over 40 shipments originating from the Bahamas, according to Fortune. This unusual supply chain is driven by the state's shrinking fuel-making capacity, high pump prices, and stringent environmental regulations, which make it costly for energy companies to operate. The lengthy journey adds to the expense, but the practice is expected to continue due to a combination of factors, including a lack of interstate pipelines and a loophole in a 106-year-old maritime law, according to Fortune.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is reducing its immigration enforcement presence in Minnesota. White House border czar Tom Homan told CBS's Face the Nation that over 1,000 immigration agents had already left the Twin Cities area, with hundreds more scheduled to depart. A small security force will remain to protect the remaining agents and respond to potential incidents. Agents will also continue investigating fraud allegations and the anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a church service, Homan said.
In other news, NASA is working to resolve fueling issues with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, specifically a hydrogen fuel leak that has delayed the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight for the SLS, according to Ars Technica. Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that the agency is preparing for a second countdown rehearsal for Artemis II and is focused on preventing similar problems for the upcoming Artemis III mission, which aims to land humans on the moon.
These events highlight the dynamic nature of current affairs, from energy supply chains and immigration policy to space exploration.
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