FTC Supports Amazon’s Withdrawal from iRobot Acquisition

Official says the proposed $1.4 billion merger had “potential competitive effects.“ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its support for Amazon withdrawing from the acquisition of iRobot. The…

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Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Gaza Aid to Proceed

He denied the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the case. Northern Texas U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk allowed a lawsuit attempting to block federal aid to Gaza…

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Stand-Alone Israel Aid Bill Fails in House

The aid package would have provided $17.6 billion to Israel. Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana brought stand-alone legislation to the House floor on Tuesday which was voted down.…

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House Votes Down Impeachment of DHS Secretary

A motion to reconsider the measure is expected. The House of Representatives narrowly rejected the measure to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas late Tuesday. The House majority…

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Secretary Blinken in Israel to Discuss Temporary Cease-Fire

He stated Hamas leaders have responded to a proposed hostage deal. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has gone to Israel to discuss the possibility of a cease-fire…

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Human Trafficking Solutions Award for 2024 Launched by DOT

The contest is part of the department’s recognition of February as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for their 2024 Combating…

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DIA Assesses Cyber Security for Network Modernization

The agency is working to fortify the global intelligence network with upgrades. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is modernizing the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS), a top-secret…

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Education Secretary Announces 2024 National Educational Technology Plan

The plan outlines closing divides in the access, design, and use of digital technology. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP):…

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Senate Confirms Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secretary of State

He will fill the vacancy left by Deputy Secretary Sherman when she retired. The Senate voted to confirm Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state, the Department of…

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Supreme Court Allows West Point to Consider Race in Admissions

Justices say the request to block the use of affirmative action was “underdeveloped.“ The Supreme Court declined a request to block the use of affirmative action in the…

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