Maryland governor says the bridge collapse has international economic implications. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the administration would pay for the repairs necessary to rebuild Baltimore’s…
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House Committee Calls for Higher Tariffs on Chinese Drones
Also recommends U.S. drone incentives in a letter to the administration. Representatives of the House China Committee wrote a letter to administration officials on Wednesday urging President Biden’s…
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Bipartisan Bill Would Require Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads
Co-sponsor says guardrails are needed for AI content used in elections. Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska proposed the “AI Transparency in Elections Act,”…
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Commerce Secretary Joins IPEF Meetings in Thailand
The process of refining three proposed agreements for Indo-Pacific partner countries continues. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joined Thai leaders this week as they kicked off this year’s…
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Commerce Secretary Proposes Cyber Regulations for Chinese Car Systems
Digital vehicle technology has the potential for data capture and espionage. The Department of Commerce announced the public comment period for opinions and information about digital car systems…
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Federal Judge Dismisses Yelp’s Lawsuit Over ProLife Disclaimers
The case against the Texas attorney general was regarding the website’s medical provider disclosures. Federal Judge Trina Thompson of the Northern District of California recently denied Yelp’s lawsuit…
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HHS Reports Refugees Grew Economy in 15 Years
The department calculated that the generated revenue exceeded the costs of relocation and support. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report this month that…
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DOT Addresses Red Sea Disruptions, Prepares for Supply Chain Issues
Agency collaboration seeks to mitigate potential port congestion during threats to maritime commerce. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Multimodal Freight convened with stakeholders from the nationwide…
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The Pentagon Invests in Revitalizing U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
The grants are part of the RESHAPE initiative. The Department of Defense (DOD) has granted contracts totaling $49 million to Micross Components and the government of Osceola County,…
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DOT Supports FTC Protections Against Predatory Towing
The department urged the FTC to implement additional restrictions curbing junk fees. The Department of Transportation expressed support for policies banning junk fees, especially with regard to the…
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