Agency starts reassessing food additives and seeks new safety information The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a finalized framework for reviewing food chemicals already on the…
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USDA Announces 2026 Agricultural Textile Trust Fund Payments
The two annual funds provide federal support to manufacturers in the fabric and clothing industry. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced payments allotted under the 2026 Pima…
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Administration Announces Planned Tariff Increase on European Vehicle Imports
The proposal would raise duties on EU cars and trucks amid ongoing trade tensions. President Donald Trump announced plans last week to increase tariffs on cars and trucks…
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NHTSA Considers Permanent Ban on Chinese Air Bag Inflators after Fatalities
The agency released a report on the imported devices and their effects, which resulted in 10 fatalities and 2 injuries. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic…
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DOJ Warns VA Governor After Gun Bill Signing
Justice officials say that recent bills signed by Governor Spanberger infringe on the Second Amendment. Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon wrote a letter to Virginia…
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Transportation Department Reports Reduction in Traffic Fatalities in 2025
NHTSA officials cite actions that have correlated to traffic fatality reduction. The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that traffic deaths were at a…
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MARAD to Invest $35 Million in Shipyard Revitalization
The administration grants are for upgrades to equipment, facilities, and workforce training. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will award $35 million…
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President Announces Pharmaceutical and Metals Tariffs After National Security Review
His plan sets tiered drug duties tied to domestic production and revises steel, aluminum, and copper import calculations. President Trump issued a proclamation last week imposing new tariffs…
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Transportation Secretary Hosts Safety Forum for Automated Vehicles
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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