U.S. congressman nominates the president for Israel-Iran efforts after Pakistan said they were recommending him. U.S. Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia has nominated President Donald Trump for the…
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FWS Recommends Endangered Species Designation for Pangolin
The agency says the small scaly mammal is “the most trafficked mammal in the world.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed improved protections for pangolins this…
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USS Gerald Ford Aircraft Carrier Deployed Ahead of Schedule
The vessel is expected to head to the Mediterranean. The U.S. Navy deployed the USS Gerald Ford Carrier Strike Group yesterday ahead of its scheduled journey as President…
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South Korean Trade Delegation Attends Tariff Talks in Washington
This is the second round of discussions, an agreement is scheduled for July. South Korea sent a delegation to Washington this past week to hold the second round…
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FDA to Revoke Red Food Dye Authorization
The HHS Secretary nominee has called for improvements in nutritional guidance and stricter criteria for American food. The Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban erythrosine, aka…
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Defense Department Holds Meeting for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience in Hawaii
Under Secretary LaPlante chaired the inaugural meeting. This week, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante chaired the inaugural plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific…
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Secretary of State Attends ASEAN Summit in Laos
Discussions included digital trade, climate, and maritime security. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Laos this week to attend the East Asia Summit and the U.S.-Association of…
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Defense Secretary Sends Guided Missile Submarine to Middle East
Officials seek to deter threatened Iranian attack during Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a U.S. guided missile submarine to the Middle East this week in…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Meets with Cambodian Prime Minister
Secretary Austin seeks to forge a relationship after the strong ties of the nation’s previous minister to China. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Cambodian leadership to discuss…
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FTC Issues Refunds for False “Made in USA” Claims
A motocross and ATV parts manufacturer deceptively advertised imported products. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $180,000 in refunds to consumers affected by misleading claims by…
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