He called the taxation of companies like Google and Meta “discriminatory actions.” President Donald Trump warned that he would impose new tariffs against countries that tax or regulate…
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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…
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Transportation Department Launches New Online Portal for Air Travel Complaints
ACERS replaces decades-old system, offering faster processing and stronger data protections. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the launch of a modernized online system for submitting and processing…
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U.S. General Services Administration Launches Federal AI Program
The move will allow employees to experiment with OpenAI, Google, and Meta AI models. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced last week that it is launching USAi,…
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FAA Releases Updated Hiring Plan for Air Traffic Controllers
The agency intends to add thousands of air traffic controllers and safety personnel as technology and travel landscapes shift. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released an updated…
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FTC Reports American Seniors Face Increase in High-Dollar Scams
Reports of impersonation scams targeting people over 60 have quadrupled since 2020, with losses topping $445 million in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a significant rise…
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HHS Secretary Pulls $500 Million from mRNA Vaccine Research
Biomedical research will continue with a focus on whole-virus vaccines and novel platforms. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. revoked $500 million in mRNA vaccine development contracts…
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FCC Votes to Remove “Outdated and Useless“ Rules
The provisions to be deleted include regulations related to telegraph, rabbit-ear broadcast receivers, and telephone booths. The Federal Communications Commission has voted to remove “outdated and useless“ rules…
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DOJ Charges Two Suspects with Shipping Sensitive AI Microchips to China
The agency alleges two Chinese nationals “knowingly and willfully” exported the technology without a license. The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged two Chinese nationals this week for illegally…
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DOE Launches Pilot Program to Advance Nuclear Fuel Production
New initiative intends to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign uranium and accelerate domestic reactor innovation. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched a pilot program to support…
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