Secretary Vilsack announces grants totaling $83 million to independent U.S. business owners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer production in…
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Ukrainian President Urges President Biden to Attend Peace Conference in Switzerland
He says, “If you want peace, you will be there.“ Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to President Joe Biden’s expected absence from a peace summit in Switzerland next…
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NPS Allows Religious Ceremony at National Cemetery After Lawsuit Filed
The Knights of Columbus’ request to hold the annual mass had originally been denied. The National Park Service (NPS) reversed course and permitted the Knights of Columbus to…
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Transportation Department Invests in Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Projects
99 local construction projects funded to improve road use for all. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced grant awards totaling over $63 million for road safety projects throughout…
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Senate Border Bill Fails Again
The majority leader’s stand-alone legislation lost support. A proposed border bill failed in the Senate once again, this time with less support than the first round of votes. …
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Legislators Promote Repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
They say online companies have taken advantage of legal immunity. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and Frank Pallone of New Jersey, leaders of the House Commerce Committee,…
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FCC Chair Proposes AI Disclosure Requirements for Campaign Ads
She said written disclosures will keep the public from being misled. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel proposed a new rule that would require political candidates to…
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NHTSA Opens Recall Query into Volkswagen ID.4 EVs
The agency reported over 50,000 models with door issues and 80,000 have software glitches. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a recall query into the…
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House Passes Bill Banning Noncitizen Voting
Washington, D.C., city counsel had changed laws to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. This week, the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Representative August Pfluger…
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House Speaker Considers Legislation to Sanction ICC
The House may vote on the action after the International Criminal Court pursues arrest warrants against Israeli leaders. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is developing legislation to…
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