The U.S. Trade Representative stated that Brazil’s trade practices “burden or restrict the commerce of American farmers, workers, innovators, and exporters.” U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced…
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VA Department Partners with Steak’N’Shake on Business Opportunities for Veterans
The company is waiving fees through its Franchise Partner Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced an agreement with Steak’n’Shake to make it easier for American veterans to…
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Labor Department Investigates H-1B Visa Fraud
The vice president stated, “American jobs should go to American workers, not foreign fraudsters.” Vice President JD Vance spoke about the progress his task force is making in…
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Trump Accounts Officially Launch on Independence Day
The individual retirement accounts are for eligible children born from 2025 through 2028. Trump Accounts officially launch on Saturday, July 4. The pilot program was instituted under the…
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DOJ and EEOC Address MLB Warnings Over Scripture References
Three ballplayers who wrote Bible verse references on Pride Night hats received warnings. Justice Department Civil Rights Division Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…
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Labor Department Reports Drop in Unemployment Benefit Applications
The Federal Reserve maintained current interest rates as the unemployment rate and layoffs are at historical lows. The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that applications for…
Read MoreU.S. Employment Growth Surpasses Expectations in May
Labor market adds 172,000 jobs as unemployment holds steady and wage growth slows. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing that the U.S. economy added 172,000 nonfarm…
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Education Department Establishes Workforce Pell Grant Program
The education secretary said the administration seeks to shift postsecondary education to low-cost, high-value programs. The Department of Education announced a final rule for the Workforce Pell Grant…
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Labor Department Requests Unemployment Insurance Funding Freeze for Pandemic-Era Claims
The departments seek to preserve federal funds associated with alleged fraudulent insurance claims. The Department of Labor and the Office of the Inspector General have announced their intention…
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Education and Labor Departments Announce WIOA State Plan Expansion
Through a joint effort, combined WIOA plans have more than doubled since 2024. The Departments of Education and Labor announced that 21 states have released combined Workforce Innovation…
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