The administration seeks to ease the burden on private landowners while still upholding current laws. The Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Commerce (DOC) announced the rescission of…
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Circuit Court Denies Challenge of Natural Gas Deepwater Port License
The court held that three environmental groups lacked standing to bring the lawsuit. The Department of Justice announced that the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals denied a…
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USDA Partners with SBA to Shield Agricultural Producers from Regulations
The effort provides assistance to farmers, ranchers, and small businesses for redress and to ensure fair enforcement of regulations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a partnership…
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Interior Department Proposes Streamlined Oil, Gas, and Coal Regulations
The new proposal seeks to reduce the regulatory burden on energy companies, allowing them to focus on producing affordable, domestic energy for the country. The U.S. Department of…
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Energy Department Proposes Rule to End Green Energy Appliance Regulations
The move comes after a Supreme Court ruling last month against a 2024 agency rule on appliances. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that his department has proposed a…
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EPA Reviews Request to Classify Abortion Drug as Water Contaminent
Concerns have been raised that the presence of mifepristone in water supplies could reduce the fertility of the general population. The Environmental Protection Agency is evaluating the abortion…
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State Department Announces Indo-Pacific Advancements with Quad Partners
Secretary Rubio met with foreign ministers from Japan, Australia, and India last month. Secretary of State Rubio met with the foreign ministers of Japan, India, and Australia in…
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Interior Department Advances Effort to Streamline Oil and Gas Permitting in Alaska
The Bureau of Land Management considers a new process to help streamline permitting for oil and gas infrastructure. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced an effort to…
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HUD Releases Housing Construction Best Practices Report for States and Localities
The recommendations highlight regulatory processes, land availability, and construction timelines. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report outlining recommended practices for state and local…
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White House Directs Banking Industry to Review Financial Risks Linked to Immigration Status
President Trump instructs agencies to assess fraud, lending, and compliance risks involving customer identification, and financial activity. President Donald Trump issued an executive order last week directing the…
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