His injunction blocks the enforcement of parts of the 2022 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. District Judge Daniel Traynor ruled this week that a Catholic employers’ association would likely…
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Labor Department Contacts Employers Ahead of Potential Port Worker Strike
The existing contract for 45,000 workers expires on September 30. The U.S. Labor Department has contacted the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) as port workers threaten to go…
Read MoreState Department Launches Online Passport Renewal for U.S. Citizens
New digital system promises faster processing times and increased convenience for travelers, as demand for passports surges. The State Department announced that U.S. passport holders now have the…
Read MoreDOJ Sues Visa for Monopolizing Debit Card Markets
The department alleges the company “has unlawfully amassed the power to extract fees.” The Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Visa for anti-competitive actions. The department…
Read MoreU.S. Military Deploys Forces to Alaska Amid Rising Russian and Chinese Military Activity
Russian planes and naval vessels approach Alaskan territory, the U.S. bolsters its presence in the Aleutians with troops and mobile rocket systems. The U.S. military recently deployed about…
Read MoreTexas Sues Administration Over Endangered Species Designation
The state’s attorney general says the sagebrush lizard designation is an attempt to undermine the oil industry. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
Read MoreJustice Department to Charge Suspect in Second Trump Assassination Attempt
Threatening the life of major political candidate could lead to a life sentence. A prosecutor for the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Monday that the department plans…
Read MoreHouse Implements New AI Policy for Safe and Secure Use in Legislative Offices
New framework balances innovation and security, guiding AI adoption for approved tasks like scheduling, translation, and transcription in the House. The Committee on House Administration and the Office…
Read MoreWhite House Announces Small Business Fund for EV Supply Aid
A fund will support small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers with access to capital to refinance, grow, or diversify their businesses. The White House announced that a $1 billion…
Read MoreDefense Department Invests in Microelectronics Manufacturing
$269 million awarded for 33 projects under the Microelectronics Commons initiative. The Department of Defense announced a total of $269 million in awards for microelectronics manufacturing capacity and…
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