Secretary Mayorkas announces 18-month extension amid ongoing conflict. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia—effective from…
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State Department Designates Former Malawi Political Leaders
Officials are barred from U.S. entry due to government corruption. The U.S. Department of State has designated four former officials from the government of Malawi and barred them…
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Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Discrimination Law
The justices unanimously ruled in favor of a former police officer. The Supreme Court upheld broad qualifications for Title VII discrimination cases this week, deciding unanimously in favor…
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Federal Agencies Streamline Overseas Telework for Employees
The first lady commends the departments’ actions to facilitate employment for military spouses abroad. The Departments of State and Defense are updating the process for federal employees working…
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Labor Department Launches Initiative to Support Women in Apprenticeships
The grants seek to close gender gaps in skill trades and emerging industries. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a $6 million funding opportunity to promote women’s…
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State Department Holds Hip-Hop Music Diplomacy Conference
International artists participate in two week long leadership exchange. The State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program has brought together musicians and artists from 22 nations for the Global…
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Senator Calls on Energy Secretary to Resign Due to STOCK Act Violations
Secretary Granholm denied owning individual stocks and delayed disclosing stock sales. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week regarding her…
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Attorney General Says the President “Has No Impairment“
The head of the Justice Department testified before a House committee this week. Attorney General Merrick Garland said he had confidence in President Joe Biden’s mental fitness during…
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NHTSA Launches Awareness Campaign on Distracted Driving
The slogan is “Put the Phone Away or Pay.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a safe driving campaign this month, urging drivers to avoid distracted…
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Education Department Drafts Next Wave of Student Debt Relief
The agency proposes canceling debt accrued by high interest rates and long payment plans. The Department of Education released a draft this week of the next wave of…
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