New initiative aims to modernize systems and expand technical capacity The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently announced the creation of the United States Tech Force (Tech Force),…
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President Trump Cancels Follow-Up Attacks After Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners
He calls their release shows that the government is “seeking peace.” President Donald Trump called the release of political prisoners by Venezuela a “gesture of good will” as…
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DOE Issues Emergency Orders to Keep Coal Plants Operating
Orders are intended to stabilize regional power grids during the winter months. Energy Secretary Chris Wright (DOE) issued emergency orders requiring coal-fired power plants in Colorado and Indiana…
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Interior Department Reports Early Completion of Tidal Basin Seawall Reconstruction
The project strengthens flood protection around major Washington memorials. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the early completion of the first phase of the Tidal Basin seawall…
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Secretary Duffy Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funding Grants
The grants will support safety, mobility, and regional transportation projects. The Department of Transportation announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $1.5 billion available through the Better…
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EPA Announces U.S.-Mexico Agreement to Address Tijuana River Sewage Issues
Minute 333 is expected to have a greater effect than past efforts on the sewage issues between Tijuana and Southern California. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that…
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Transportation Secretary Launches Initiative to Revitalize Dulles Airport
Department cites inadequate airport facilities and out-of-date infrastructure. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced his department’s goal to redevelop the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A Request for Information…
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Transportation Department Invests in Bus Infrastructure Modernization
Funding is expected to help modernize the current bus infrastructure and allow for needed upgrades within transit systems. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced that it will…
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DHS Allocates Additional $155 Million for NC Helene Recovery
Funds will support more than 130 projects as communities rebuild from record damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved $155 million…
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Department of Energy Approves Loan for Fertilizer Plant in Indiana
The $1.5 billion project is expected to boost domestic fertilizer supply and revitalize an idled coal-gasification site. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the Department of Energy’s…
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