Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaners to U.S. as Refugees Next Week (Published 2025)

The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the virtual shutdown of all other refugee admissions.

Capital Burger, $3,000 in Cash and a D.H.S. Badge: A Washington Mystery (Published 2025)

Kristi Noem, the top official charged with patrolling the nation’s borders and protecting it from terrorist threats, was burgled in plain view of her security detail.

AI, EVs Behind Steep Increase in Future Electricity Demand

A new study from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association predicts a significant rise in electricity demand, driven by the growth of data centers and increased electric vehicle adoption.

Fort Liberty Renamed Fort Bragg, Fulfilling a Trump Campaign Promise (Published 2025)

Congress had pushed past President Trump’s veto to rename Fort Bragg, named for a Confederate general, in the final days of his first term.

NYC Turns to ‘Micro-hubs’ to Address Package Delivery Woes

The demands of parcels coming and going, and other stressors at the curb, are prompting cities to design new approaches to managing these spaces. Often, they are turning to data and technology for...

Federal technology employees resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they’re refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle...

Restructured Calif. High-Speed Rail Is Poised to Lay Track

Now under new leadership, the California High-Speed Rail Authority is set to move into a new phase of development. Plans are to begin train service in the Central Valley in five to eight years.

Trump Administration Updates: Federal Workers Told to Inform on Colleagues Trying to Dodge D.E.I....

BEAD Buildout Expected to Continue Under New Administration

A former federal telecommunications official said it is unlikely Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program funding will be clawed back and work disrupted. Infrastructure could, however, become...

Power-Hungry Data Centers Pose a Challenge to Government

Artificial intelligence is poised to become the next big energy hog and data centers stand to challenge sustainability goals. Some processing demands, however, can be shifted to periods when demand...

Connectivity Comes Through Streetlights for Small Maine Town

Streetlamps in Rumford, Maine, shine with 5G wireless connectivity, strengthening the community’s communications system. A public-private partnership has enabled officials to use the lights as...

Rural States Get BEAD Funding at Higher Rates Than Urban Areas

Per capita broadband infrastructure funding is highest in rural states, a new report finds, even though the digital divide exists in all areas. Reviews.org examines funding states are receiving from...

Smarter Curbs Are Just the Start for Smarter Cities

At the midpoint of smart curb projects, city transportation leaders across the country are reflecting on the broader impacts this work can have — and how they might unlock progress in the future.

San Francisco Shows Signs of Reduced Vehicle Use, Congestion

A new report by StreetLight Data shows that as vehicle use and traffic congestion continue to be a rising concern for the vast majority of U.S. metro regions, San Francisco alone is making progress.

USPS' long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut to rave reviews from carriers

The Postal Service’s new delivery vehicles aren’t going to win a beauty contest. They're tall and ungainly, with outsize windshields, thick bumpers and duck-bill hoods.