$41 million will temporarily sustain the Essential Air Service program amid federal budget uncertainty. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it has obtained $41 million in supplemental funding…
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Commerce Department Announces $4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it secured a large commercial deal between Wabtec Corporation and the government of Kazakhstan to provide 300 locomotives to that nation.…
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Education Department Proposes New Learning and Career Readiness Grants
Public comment opens on plans to strengthen instruction and expand workforce pathways. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently announced two new proposed priorities for the Department of…
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Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Firing of Federal Reserve Governor Cook
The justices will hold a hearing in January 2026 to review the case. The Supreme Court did not allow President Donald Trump to immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor…
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FCC Extends Equal Employment Deadline for Broadcaster Audits
The selected stations will need to report diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau extended its deadline for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)…
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White House Issues Memo Directing Agencies to Prepare for Partial Shutdown
The lack of funding from Congress provides the opportunity for additional federal staffing cuts. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed the departments and agencies…
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GSA Offers to Rehire Hundreds of Former Federal Employees
The agency still has dozens of properties listed for sale. The General Services Administration (GSA) sent an email to hundreds of former employees, offering to rehire them. The…
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Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates Slightly as Unemployment Increases
Chairman Powell says no paths are “risk-free,” and that the correct move is “not incredibly obvious.” The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter of a percentage…
Read MoreFTC Seeks Public Input on Employer Noncompete Agreements
The inquiry will assess the impact on workers, businesses, and competition ahead of potential enforcement actions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a public inquiry to examine…
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Labor Department Makes $8 Million Available for Shipbuilding
The move aligns with President Trump’s executive order “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.” The Department of Labor announced that $8 million in grants will be made available on September…
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