The administration seeks to lower costs by reducing regulatory burdens. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has directed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to review and potentially revise…
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Judge Pauses Federal Employee Buyout
Over 60,000 government employees had accepted the deferred resignation offer prior to the judge’s response to the government employees union legal challenge. On Thursday, a federal judge in…
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Appeals Court Blocks Transportation Department’s Airline Junk Fee Rule
The decision says the administration skipped the necessary company comment period. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a rule issued by President Biden’s administration that required airlines…
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President Trump Says Microsoft Interested in Buying TikTok
Indicates a growing number of companies have shown interest and the potential for a “bidding war.” President Donald Trump said this week that technology companies have been showing…
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SEC Fines Broker-Dealer for Market Access and Confidentiality Violations
Liquidnet agrees to a settlement over charges of inadequate controls, safeguards, and misleading disclosures. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Liquidnet Inc., a broker-dealer operating multiple…
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FDA Proposes Mandatory Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics
The new rule is intended to protect consumers from asbestos exposure in cosmetic products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed a rule under the Modernization…
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Supreme Court Considers Chicago Alderman’s Corruption Appeal
Justices question the distinction between false and misleading statements. The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in an appeal filed by a former Chicago politician. The justices seemed…
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Labor Department Releases December Inflation Data
The rate of inflation rose 0.4 percent last month bringing 2024’s annual total to 2.9 percent. The U.S. Labor Department announced inflation numbers for the month of December…
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Commerce Department Seeks to Limit Chinese-Made Parts in Drones
Proposes regulation for communication technology supply chain. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Commerce Department has issued a proposed rule for potential regulations on foreign-made…
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DOJ Implements Rule Protecting Americans from Foreign Data Collection
The move is intended to prevent adversaries, such as Russia and Iran, from purchasing bulk data. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued its final rule to prevent…
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