Switzerland, South Korea, El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala each make agreements with the U.S. The United States announced several trade deals this week, with Switzerland, South Korea,…
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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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U.S. Suspends Certain Mexican Airline Routes Due to Aviation Agreement Violations
The Transportation Department cites a lack of compliance by Mexico under the 2015 bilateral air transport agreement. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the suspension of…
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NTSB Investigates UPS Plane Crash in KY
Officials report the plane’s engine fell off the wing after takeoff. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation of the crash…
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DOT Launches New Programs to Improve Truck Driver Work Conditions
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to test schedule flexibility and rest period options for commercial drivers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced two pilot programs designed to…
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Transportation Secretary Issues Emergency Rules Addressing CDL Eligibility
Secretary Duffy said, “The system has failed, and it’s a national emergency.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has issued an emergency rule changing the non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs)…
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Interior Department Releases New Report of Critical Mineral Supply Chain Predictions
The agency outlined 54 minerals and their potential impact on the U.S. economy. The Department of the Interior (DOI) released the draft of its 2025 report on critical…
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Secretary Duffy Warns 3 States Over CDL English Proficiency Mandate
Washington, New Mexico, and California may lose federal funding if they do not comply with the language rules for truckers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has given the states…
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DOE to Offer Nearly $1 Billion for U.S. Critical Mineral and Supply Chain Projects
Funding opportunities will support mining, processing, recycling, and manufacturing technologies to reduce reliance on foreign sources. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced nearly $1 billion in…
Read MoreEnergy Department Offers $1 Billion to Support U.S. Critical Mineral Mining
The notice of funding is in keeping with President Trump’s executive orders on energy development. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of funding opportunities worth a…
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