Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su is in California to facilitate labor negotiations between shipping companies and dockworker unions. Workers have been without a contract since the summer of…
Read MoreMark Barnett, U.S. Court of International Trade
Mark Barnett is Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade. His court provides a comprehensive system for judicial review of civil actions arising out of import transactions…
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Defense Reports Chinese Interceptions are Increasingly Dangerous
Air and ocean traffic has experienced “scores” of risky maneuvers in the South China Sea. The Department of Defense has reported seeing a steady increase in risky Chinese…
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VA Transitions Employees Back to Federal Offices
Secretary McDonough cites productivity and strengthening in-person relations. Officials in the Department of Veterans Affairs are seeking to bring some employees back into federal offices this fall to…
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President’s Agenda Rescheduled for Root Canal
Quick oral surgery after tooth pain began on Sunday. President Joe Biden postponed a number of obligations on Monday to receive his second root canal. He reported tooth…
Read MorePresident`s Today Schedule – June 13, 2023
10:00 AM ET: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 1:00 PM ET: The President holds a meeting with Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty…
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FTC Announces Settlement in Microsoft COPPA Violations
Company to pay $20 million and strengthen privacy for minors on Xbox platform. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stated that Microsoft will pay a $20 million settlement…
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IRS to Deploy Pilot of Online Tax-Filing System
Treasury and IRS officials convene roundtable discussion. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is launching a program that will allow a select number of taxpayers to interact with a…
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U.S. Navy Inspection Survey Shows Worsening Material Conditions
Annual inspection report shows challenges and calls for improved maintenance and readiness. The Navy’s annual Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) report, revealed a slight decline in the…
Read MoreTuesday, June 13
U.S. Senate committees are holding a variety of hearings today. The Senate Armed Services Committee, chaired by Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, will consider the nomination of…
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