The department cites national security concerns as the motivation. The Department of Commerce recently proposed a regulation that seeks to prevent Chinese hardware and software from being used…
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FAA Administrator Testifies Before Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Senate panel searches for link between Boeing failures and poor FAA oversight. Administrator Mike Whitaker of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) testified before the investigations subcommittee of the…
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Treasury Designates Russian, North Korean Sanction-Evasion Network
Targets five entities and one individual based in Russian-occupied Georgia. The Treasury Department sanctioned five entities and one individual for enabling Russia and North Korea to evade U.S.…
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House Votes to Censure Administration for Afghanistan Withdrawal
The measure names the president, vice president, national security advisor, and secretary of state, among others. The House of Representatives voted to censure the administration officials for its…
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Congress Passes 3 Month Stopgap Measure to Fund Government
Sends legislation to president for signature to avert shutdown. The House and Senate both passed a continuing resolution on Wednesday that will fund the federal government through December…
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Ethics Committee Rules No Need for Judges to Disclose Stays with Private Entities
Groups says gifts must still be reported but “personal hospitality” not required. The U.S. Judicial Conference’s Committee on Financial Disclosure decided that judges and Supreme Court justices do…
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District Judge Rules in Favor of Employer Abortion Exemption
His injunction blocks the enforcement of parts of the 2022 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. District Judge Daniel Traynor ruled this week that a Catholic employers’ association would likely…
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Labor Department Contacts Employers Ahead of Potential Port Worker Strike
The existing contract for 45,000 workers expires on September 30. The U.S. Labor Department has contacted the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) as port workers threaten to go…
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State Department Launches Online Passport Renewal for U.S. Citizens
New digital system promises faster processing times and increased convenience for travelers, as demand for passports surges. The State Department announced that U.S. passport holders now have the…
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DOJ Sues Visa for Monopolizing Debit Card Markets
The department alleges the company “has unlawfully amassed the power to extract fees.” The Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Visa for anti-competitive actions. The department…
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