The proposed semiconductor supply chain investment fund would use foreign assistance to support critical minerals, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The U.S. Department of State recently announced plans to work…
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USDA Announces Grant Funding Connecting Farmers to Local Markets
The program funding supports farmers’ markets, regional food systems, and direct producer-to-consumer sales The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced more than $26.8 million in grant funding through…
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U.S. Airlifts Medical Supplies to Venezuela
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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