17 projects address unique challenges facing U.S. produce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the distribution of $121 million to support research for specialty crops and agriculture…
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Secretary Blinken Attends Middle East Discussions in Paris
He advocates for Israel-Hamas ceasefire as Israel-Lebanon tensions increase Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Paris on Thursday to attend diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from Britain,…
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Continuing Resolution and SAVE Act Fail in the House
The current fiscal year deadline is September 30. The stopgap spending bill did not pass in the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon. The measure would have provided…
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Federal Reserve Board Cuts Prime Rate 50 Basis Points
The central bank was motivated by the change in the employment rate, among other factors. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a point on Wednesday, an…
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Labor Department Releases 2024 Child Labor and Forced Labor Report
The report shows that child and forced labor are used in cobalt and other mining for green energy. The U.S. Department of Labor published the 2024 List of…
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Treasury Issues New Sanctions Against Georgian Human Rights Violations
The country of Georgia severely cracked down on protests sparked by the passing of a foreign agent law. The Department of the Treasury imposed new sanctions and visa…
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HHS Finalizes Updates to Research Misconduct Policies
The department offers process clarification and nuance to original 2005 regulation. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized updates to its policies on research misconduct.…
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Senate Vote on IVF Protections Fails
Former President Trump’s support doesn’t change the minds of some of his party. A Senate bill that would have increased federal protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF) fell…
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President Says Secret Service Needs More Resources
The agency is reportedly operating with 400 fewer employees than authorized. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the Secret Service needs more resources to protect federal officials,…
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House Speaker Schedules Continuing Resolution Vote with SAVE Act
The measure would fund the government for six months and require proof of citizenship to register to vote. After pulling the legislative vote last week due to weak…
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