Navy Moves to Increase Active-Duty Retention

Suspends “up or out” policy for two years. The U.S. Navy recently announced that the branch will be suspending the enlisted high-year tenure policy for the next two…

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USDA Invests in Sustainable Bioproduct Manufacturing

The pilot program distributes $9.5 to three awardees The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that they are investing $9.5 million into domestic bioproduct manufacturing in the United…

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CBP Seizes Contraband at Multiple Ports of Entry

Cocaine, viagra, and firearms are among the merchandise being smuggled. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection have seized weapons, prescriptions, and drugs in recent inspections at ports of…

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All Travelers from China Face Mandatory COVID Test

U.S. will implement COVID screening starting January 5. President Biden’s administration has announced that passengers on flights coming to the U.S. from China, Hong Kong, or Macau will have…

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Pentagon Rescinds Military COVID Vaccine Mandate

Defense Department implements Congressional rule in NDAA. The U.S. Department of Defense formally rescinded its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the military, in compliance with the National Defense Authorization…

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U.S. Capitol Complex to Reopen This Week

It has been closed since March 2020.  The public will be allowed access to the U.S. Capitol for the first time in almost three years beginning January 3.…

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HUD Seeks Feedback on Disaster Recovery Fund Usage

Secretary Fudge speaks about the update of the distribution process to increase equity and speed of recovery.  The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced it…

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Treasury Department Sanctions Iranian Regime Officials

U.S. responds to Iran’s execution of human rights protestors. The Department of the Treasury has placed sanctions on Iran’s Prosecutor General along with multiple military officials and the…

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Spending Bill Flown to St. Croix for President’s Signature

White House forwarded the legislation on a commercial carrier. While federal legislators finalized the authorization of the government spending bill, President Joe Biden signed an extension passed by…

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November Home Sales Lower Than Expected

It is the sixth straight month of decline.  The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that pending home sales fell 4 percent in November from the prior month.…

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