Amazon seeks the NHTSA’s approval, even as the agency’s petition review lags. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison recently held…
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Energy Department Invests in Expansion of Geothermal Energy
Reports show that the U.S. could increase its geothermal electricity capacity. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $171.5 million in funding to support “next-generation” tests for electricity generation…
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Transportation Secretary Proposes Expanded Domestic Content Rule for EV Chargers
Buy America waiver modification would raise requirement to 100 percent U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a proposal to modify the Buy America waiver governing federally funded electric…
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White House Proposes Cargo Taxes to Support U.S. Shipbuilding
The Maritime Action Plan would raise between $66 billion and $1.5 trillion to support the infrastructure of U.S. shipbuilding over the next 10 years. The White House proposed…
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White House Launches Prescription Drug Pricing Platform
The website offers cash-price discounts on select medications. The White House announced the launch of TrumpRx, an online platform intended to provide lower cash prices on certain commonly…
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Pentagon Announces Vendors to Compete for Drone Dominance Program Orders
“The Gauntlet” is launching Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program, with a $150 million investment in prototypes. The Pentagon released a list of 25 companies that will…
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President Trump Announces Lower Prescription Drug Pricing
The president has persuaded U.S.-based companies to take action. President Donald Trump recently struck a deal with nine U.S. pharmaceutical companies, which will decrease prices for a large…
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U.S. and U.K. Reach Agreement in Principle on Pharmaceutical Pricing
Economic pact outlines changes to drug pricing, investment commitments, and trade treatment between the two countries. The Department of Commerce, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and…
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President Trump Approves the Manufacturing of Tiny Cars in U.S.
He says they are inexpensive, safe, and fuel fuel-efficient. President Donald Trump announced that he approves the American manufacture of tiny cars. “If you go to Japan, where…
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Energy Department Announces Funding for U.S. Critical Mineral Production
The funding supports pilot projects and new technology testing sites to strengthen U.S. mineral supply chains. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $355 million in new funding…
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