The storm caused roughly $9 billion in property damage. President Joe Biden cited climate change on Wednesday as the primary reason for the intensity of Hurricane Idalia. “I…
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White House Proposes Expedited Energy Permitting
Public comments are now open for revisions to National Environmental Policy Act. The White House Council on Environmental Equality has released a proposed rule that would accelerate the…
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Education Department Announces 2023 HBCU Scholars
One hundred two students were selected from 70 schools for academic achievements. The Department of Education has announced its ninth cohort of scholars from Historically Black Colleges and…
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White House Holds Methane Emissions Summit
The Cabinet-level task force will direct methane reduction efforts. The White House held its first methane summit this week, announcing the establishment of the Methane Task Force, a…
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White House Establishes Permanent Pandemic Preparedness Office
Former Pentagon Joint Staff Surgeon Friedrichs was chosen as its first director. The White House announced the establishment of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, naming…
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President Pledges to Veto Congressional Financial Cuts
The White House states additional cuts breach the previous budget agreement. The White House announced President Joe Biden “strongly opposes” legislation that proposes large military and veteran spending…
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Administration Cuts All Funding to Wuhan Lab
After being the focus of many investigations, the lab was identified as the source of the COVID outbreak. The White House announced this week that steps have been…
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President Biden Meets United Auto Workers President
Discussion at the White House centered on contract negotiations. President Joe Biden and senior staff met with United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain at the White House…
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Russia Refuses to Extend Ukraine Grain Export Deal
The Black Sea Grain Initiative allowed more than 32 million tons of grain and other food to be exported from Ukraine. Russia has announced its withdrawal from the…
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UPS Trains Workers in Preparation for Union Strike
The acting labor secretary is not engaging in the talks between the company and Teamsters. Contract negotiations between United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Teamsters Union stalled earlier…
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