The 90-day extension will allow for continued negotiations to avoid exorbitant import duties on both sides. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and China are extending the…
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Cambodia Nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
The prime minister said it is “but one example of President Trump’s exceptional achievements in de-escalating tensions.“ Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced last week that he nominated…
Read MoreVA Terminates Union Contracts for the Majority of Its Workforce
The move comes as lawsuits continue to make their way through the court system. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that it was canceling all…
Read MoreSEC Launches AI Task Force to Modernize Oversight and Operations
New Chief AI Officer Valerie Szczepanik to lead agency-wide effort to integrate artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established an AI…
Read MoreFDA Updates Opioid Labels to Emphasize Long-Term Risks
New labeling rules follow evidence linking extended opioid use to serious health dangers, including addiction and overdose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated updated safety…
Read MorePresident Temporarily Federalizes D.C. Police Force
President Trump invoked a section of the Home Rule Act that allows federal control of the MPD under special emergency conditions. President Donald Trump announced that the National…
Read MoreJustice Department Asks Supreme Court to Lift Deportation Block
A lower court order stops ICE from making arrests using “roving“ immigration raids. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court, asking for…
Read MoreHHS Repeals Policy Linking Hospital Payments to Vaccination Reporting
The new action removes financial penalties tied to COVID-era staff vaccination disclosures and intends to protect medical decision-making. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced…
Read MoreU.S., South Korea Annual Military Exercise Faces Unique Tensions
The Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills have been a source of tension with North Korea. South Korea and the United States issued a joint statement announcing their annual…
Read MoreAppeals Court Lifts a Block on Order Ending Federal Union Bargaining
The panel rejects the argument that the order was retaliatory, upholds other ongoing lawsuits. The three-judge panel at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently lifted a temporary…
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