The rule is currently the subject of lawsuits brought by state attorneys general. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will pause the implementation of its…
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Prayer Updates
Norfolk Southern Agrees to Settlement for East Palestine Derailment
Resolution for class action lawsuit now pending in court. Railroad company Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million to resolve a class action lawsuit against its freight…
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President Considers Administration’s Authority to Shut Southern Border
He said there’s “no guarantee” that it’s possible without Congressional approval. President Joe Biden said this week that he and his administration are exploring the legal possibility of…
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Treasury Secretary Concludes Trip to China
She advocated the continued boycott of Russia during her visit. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen concluded her five-day visit with Chinese Premier Li Qiang this week with…
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U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines Join Forces for Naval Exercises
South China Sea drills address regional security concerns. The U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are conducting inaugural joint naval exercises called the Maritime Cooperative Activity, featuring anti-submarine…
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Education Department Launches Council to Support K-12 Cybersecurity
Threats to schools’ digital infrastructure have risen nationwide. The U.S. Department of Education, alongside the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has introduced the Government Coordinating Council (GCC)…
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Interior Distributes Gulf Energy Revenues
GOMESA funds support coastal conservation and resilience projects in Gulf states. The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of over $353.6 million in energy revenues from fiscal…
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Labor Department Awards Funding to Youth Workforce Transition Programs
Over $10 million will be split between four states for underserved communities. The Department of Labor announced $10.5 million in funding for funded youth workforce transition programs. This…
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U.S. and Chinese Defense Officials Restart Talks on Pacific Incidents
The meeting in Hawaii signals an attempt to improve communication and ease tensions. U.S. and Chinese defense officials have resumed discussions after nearly a two-year hiatus, focusing on…
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DoD Issues Final Plans for Implementation of Zero Trust Cybersecurity
35 full-time staff refined 39 drafts in “tremendous effort.” The Department of Defense (DoD) chief information officer released the finalized plan to implement zero-trust cybersecurity for all defense…
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