Shipment supports interim health authorities amid stabilization effort. President Trump’s administration directed an airlift of more than 6,000 kilograms of medical supplies to Venezuela as part of a…
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Labor Department Issues New Guidance for Maritime Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Updated rules clarify security requirements under federal law. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new guidance outlining how insurers’ required security deposits will be calculated under the…
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NOAA Streamlines Permitting Process for Deep-Sea Mining Applications
The rule change intends to accelerate access to critical minerals while drawing scrutiny. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently finalized a rule allowing companies to apply…
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Federal and Maryland Officials Discuss Accelerating Bridge Reconstruction
The talks focused on timelines, cost-sharing, and congestion relief. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore last week to coordinate efforts to expedite reconstruction…
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Transportation Department Expands Drone Testing Locations
FAA designates new sites to support unmanned aircraft integration. The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced two new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test…
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President Makes Trade Deals with More Countries
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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