As many expected, President Donald Trump used his second weekday in office to sign actions aimed at advancing the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines.
In today's news: the Army Corps of Engineers and two Native American Tribes want a federal judge to reject a request to finish the Dakota Access Pipeline.
In today's news: a North Dakota lawmaker is pushing for 'Constitutional Carry' in the state, which would allow concealed carry of a firearm without a permit.