NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
EPA repeals power plant emissions limits, and multiple states challenge immigration rules
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The Environmental Protection Agency is repealing rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants to eliminate $300 billion in industry costs. Meanwhile, Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits challenging a federal rule allowing the administration to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits, and other national political and policy developments unfolded.
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Federal policy changes and legal challenges affect regulatory standards for energy production, immigration pathways for public benefit recipients, border infrastructure projects, and federal oversight across the United States.
Key Facts
- The EPA is repealing rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, aiming to remove over $300 billion in industry costs.
- The new EPA rule could prevent future administrations from regulating power plant greenhouse gas emissions.
- Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits challenging a federal rule allowing authorities to deny green cards to immigrants using food stamps and public benefits.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson stated he expects the administration to summon AI platform providers to the White House for safety discussions.
- Montana independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar posted a video shooting a Flock Safety surveillance camera.
- Bettina Trump confirmed that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev partially funded wedding celebrations in the Bahamas.
- Former Senator Joe Manchin announced he will campaign for Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine.
- Texas landowners, including Laura Allen, filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's border wall project in the Big Bend area.
- The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees plans to propose adding Trump's name to the building's exterior in exchange for fiscal rescue and oversight.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMike Johnson“House Speaker discussing AI officials meeting.”PersonTroy Jackson“Democratic candidate opposing Susan Collins.”locationNew York“State leading a coalition challenging the new immigration rule.”PersonVladimir Putin“Russian President.”OrganizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency repealing power plant emissions limits.”PersonLetitia James“New York Attorney General leading immigration lawsuits.”PersonLaura Allen“Texas ranch landowner suing over border wall project.”PersonJoe Manchin“Former Senator supporting Susan Collins' reelection bid.”PersonJoe Biden“Former Democratic President who previously addressed climate change and immigrat”PersonSeth Bodnar“Independent Senate candidate in Montana targeting Flock cameras.”PersonJoyce Beatty“Democratic Representative from Ohio leading efforts to block naming the Kennedy ”OrganizationKennedy Center Board of Trustees“Board planning to propose adding Trump's name to the building exterior.”locationBig Bend“Remote area in Texas slated for border wall construction.”PersonSusan Collins“Republican Senator from Maine facing reelection.”PersonBettina Trump“Confirmed wedding celebration funding details.”OrganizationInternational Boxing Association“Organization headed by Umar Kremlev.”OrganizationProPublica“Nonprofit investigative website reporting on wedding funding.”locationMarfa“Texas location where landowner spoke out.”PersonDonald Trump“President involved in various policy rollbacks and initiatives.”OrganizationFlock Safety“Company that sells license plate reading cameras to police.”PersonBarack Obama“Former Democratic President who previously addressed climate change.”PersonUmar Kremlev“Russian oligarch who headed the International Boxing Association and funded wedd”PersonDonald Trump Jr.“Subject of reporting regarding wedding funding.”