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Fox News
14-04-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Freshman GOP senator rips predecessor while reflecting on 'whirlwind' first 100 days: 'Urgency and speed'
EXCLUSIVE: Freshman Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno has served out his first 100 days in the U.S. Senate, and he spoke to Fox News Digital about his biggest takeaways and what he hopes the GOP Senate can accomplish over the next 100 days. "It's been a whirlwind," Moreno said. "Obviously, President Trump's moving at 100 mph. So my hope is that Congress meets that same sense of urgency and speed. I think voters expect it." Moreno, who defeated Ohio's longtime Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown last November, has been busy since being sworn in, cosponsoring 67 bills while introducing eight original ones of his own. Over the next few months, Moreno told Fox News Digital, he hopes to see some of his legislation become law. "Most important of all being the Transportation Freedom Act," Moreno explained. "The auto industry is right now in a really, really critical juncture. Because of Joe Biden and California lunatics, there's a lot of standards that are just not going to be able to be met." "The car companies are trying to figure out what kind of cars to make. So what our bill basically does is say, 'Hey look, here's one set of standards. It's one set of standards for the entire country and then, most importantly, set those standards for 10 years,'" Moreno continued. "So if you're Ford or GM or any other car company, you know, what kind of cars to make for the next decade. That's huge. That will lower the price of automobiles." Continuing to address illegal immigration is going to be a priority over the next few months, according to Moreno, who said he hopes his Rules Act addressing the broken asylum system will be passed, calling it a "low hanging fruit" and an "80-20 issue" Republicans can win on. Since taking office, Moreno has visited constituents in all 88 counties in Ohio, taken part in over 30 interviews with Ohio media outlets, hosted over 500 Ohioans for constituent coffees in Washington, D.C., and authored 16 letters on issues affecting Ohioans. "I think my opponent, the guy who I replaced, Sherrod Brown, was emblematic of the kind of politicians people hate and basically just go down there for the paycheck and don't ever accomplish anything," Moreno told Fox News Digital. "I think he passed like six bills that named post offices. That was his 30-year career high. So we just want to get stuff done. I'm not gonna be there forever. I'm gonna be there one or two terms. The second one is up to the voters of Ohio. And then that's it." Over the next 100 days, Moreno told Fox News Digital, there is a long list of things he hopes the GOP Senate gets done in a timely manner to ensure that the Trump agenda is firing on all cylinders heading into the midterms. "I want to make sure we get a good reconciliation bill that preserves Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits but lowers the cost because of technology that we put in place in sort of state-directed work mandates for able-bodied Americans," Moreno said. "I think most people expect that." Moreno also spoke about the need to cut funding to USAID. "We can't afford 40-50 billion dollars in USAID-type programs, some of which are completely insane, and we need that money here in America to help Americans. Preserving Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid benefits, making the 2017 tax reform permanent so we don't see a four-and-a-half trillion dollar tax increase." Additionally, Moreno said it is a priority to "codify" DOGE cuts into law so that the cuts are "in there forever." "I think if we can accomplish all that, combined with what President Trump's already done with tariffs and trade and peace and the border, we will see the golden age of America by the end of the year in a way we've never seen."
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge weather: Strong winds, storms likely Tuesday
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana is under a severe weather threat for Fat Tuesday. High winds and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. A slight risk and an enhanced risk for severe weather are in place for parts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. Scattered thunderstorms will move through Tuesday, possibly between noon and 5 p.m. Rain and storms should be out of the way Tuesday evening. As of Monday morning, model guidance hints at the Baton Rouge area being done with the rain by Tuesday evening. All modes of severe weather will be possible as the cold front moves through. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Firings at US weather and oceans agency risk lives and economy, former agency heads warn Mardi Gras will be warm, muggy and windy, with rain chances increasing around lunchtime. The day will start with milder temperatures, as morning lows will be near 60 degrees. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. This will be a very warm and muggy day as southeasterly winds continue streaming in warmer air and moisture from the Gulf. Additional moisture in the atmosphere is a key ingredient for thunderstorms to develop. Winds will be around 20-30 mph, but wind gusts could reach 40+ mph. A high wind watch will be in effect from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Make sure any lightweight and loose outdoor holiday decor is secured. Once the cold front clears out of the area, things will quiet down again. Wednesday morning's lows will be in the low 50s. Northwest winds will bring in cooler and drier air. It will be a nice, sunny and breezy day with lower temperatures and humidity. Highs will be in the mid-60s. Winds will be around 10-15 mph, but wind gusts could reach 20-25 mph. Crews from across South Carolina help battle Carolina Forest-area wildfires What's in the proposed Transportation Freedom Act? Where to find fried fish, seafood plates during Lent in Baton Rouge Baton Rouge weather: Strong winds, storms likely Tuesday This rare bean may be your future coffee as warming climate hurts crops Kroger CEO resigns amid personal conduct investigation Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mardi Gras parade cancellation expected for Jefferson Parish
JEFFERSON PARISH (WGNO) — Jefferson Parish officials are expected to announce on Monday, Feb. 3, the cancellation of all of the parish's Mardi Gras parades. An informal announcement was made on Sunday, March 2 via the Krewe of Argus' Facebook page. Parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras Day The posted statement reads: Out of an abundance of caution regarding the possibility of high winds, Jefferson Parish has canceled Mardi Gras Day parades. We ask all of our riders to check email for details. Krewe of Argus WGNO meteorologists are predicting high winds to impact the parade. Paradegoers party on Bourbon Street ahead of Fat Tuesday The Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians was set to roll after Argus. Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng has scheduled a press conference at 9 a.m. for an update on the festivities scheduled for Mardi Gras. There has been been word on whether changes will come to Orleans CEO resigns amid personal conduct investigation Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes in Washington state Pope appears to be overcoming a setback in his pneumonia recovery What's in the proposed Transportation Freedom Act? Bell makes late charge for lead and holds off Byron at COTA for 2nd straight NASCAR victory Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
