News of the Day:        Tribes exempt from pause in U.S. federal drilling programReuters, January 25, 2021 Native American tribes are exempt from the Biden administration’s temporary suspension of U.S. oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Interior said on Monday. The clarification comes after an oil-producing tribe in Utah last week … read more

News of the Day: 52% Say Biden’s Paris Climate Agreement Decision Will Mean Lost Jobs, Higher BillsRasmussen Reports, January 25, 2021 On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to have the United States rejoin the Paris climate agreement, but most voters believe Biden’s decision will mean lost jobs and higher bills for Americans. A … read more

Media trust hits new lowFelix Salmon, Axios, January 21, 2021 Top of Form Bottom of Form Trust in traditional media has declined to an all-time low, and many news professionals are determined to do something about it. Why it matters: Faith in society’s central institutions, especially in government and the media, is the glue that holds society together. That glue … read more