Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch 34th Cargo Dragon mission to the space station

SpaceX is getting ready to launch a Cargo Dragon loaded with 6,500 pounds of science and supplies to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday evening, weather permitting. Liftoff of the CRS-34 mission, atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40), is scheduled for precisely 7:16:31 p.m. EDT (2316:31 UTC), with the rocket flying on a northeasterly trajectory to target a rendezvous with the orbiting space station. SpaceX’s 34th mission for NASA as part of its Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contracts.

Schumer pans GOP proposal to suspend federal gas tax

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says that President Trump’s proposal to suspend the federal gas tax, which has been endorsed by several Republican senators, “isn’t enough” to make a meaningful difference to Americans who have seen their fuel costs soar since the start of the conflict with Iran. “Americans need real relief, 18 cents...

Cornyn bill would create Interstate 47 in Texas to honor Trump

Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), who is in a tight reelection contest to keep his Senate seat, introduced legislation on Tuesday to dedicate a highway to President Trump. “I am proud to introduce legislation to rename US Highway 287 as Interstate 47 in honor of our 47th President,” Cornyn wrote in a social media post. ...

Hegseth on Murkowski's Iran war authorization effort: We don't need it

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers again on Tuesday that congressional authorization is not required for the military operation against Iran, arguing that President Trump has sufficient executive authority to take whatever action he chooses. “Senator, our view is that should the president make the decision to recommence, that we would have all the authorities...

Space is having its internet moment. Investors should act accordingly.

Space is having its internet moment. Investors should act accordingly.