Legislators want NIST to counter China’s influence on new technology standards. Senators Mark Warner of Virginia and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced the Promoting United States Leadership in…
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IRS Offers New Electronic Tax Filing System
The IRS commissioner recently testified before a House committee regarding Direct File. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the pilot version of the agency’s updated electronic tax…
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President’s Administration Continues to Address Late Credit Payment Fees
Interagency cooperation and new provisions focus on consumer protection from fee hikes. Multiple agencies in President Biden’s administration recently announced partnerships to address price hikes and industry “junk…
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House Passes Laken Riley Act
The measure, named after the Georgia student killed by an illegal immigrant, requires ICE detention of undocumented migrants. The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act after…
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Supreme Court Requests Additional Security Funding from Congress
U.S. Marshals Service reports threats more than doubled in two years. The Supreme Court recently submitted a 2025 budget request to Congress, requesting $19.4 million to increase security…
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FAA Comments on Boeing Quality Control After Audit
The agency will release more details once the company has been given time to submit an action plan. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faulted flaws in Boeing’s manufacturing…
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Treasury Department Sanctions Greek Spyware Vendor
The department states that the Intellexa Consortium was used against U.S. public officials. This week, the Department of the Treasury imposed seven sanctions against the Greek-based spyware vendor…
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SEC Votes to Approve Emissions Disclosure Requirement for Investments
The rule will not apply to small businesses. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to pass a new climate disclosure rule for large and medium-sized companies offering…
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Secretary of State Acknowledges Gaza Cease-Fire Depends on Hamas
Negotiators for Hamas left recent talks in Cairo. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken referenced a plan President Joe Biden mentioned during his State of the Union address…
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Legislators Say Senate Confirmation Required for Climate Advisor
Members of both the House and Senate have raised the question as the president appoints a replacement. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry has stepped down, and…
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