Funding will grow new fleet of small nuclear energy sources in the private sector. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for companies looking to construct small modular…
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Nearly Half of States to Participate in IRS’ Direct File in 2025
The free online service will be available to more than 30 million in 2025. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that over 30 million taxpayers are eligible for…
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Commerce Launches Semiconductor Workforce Center of Excellence
The department intends to develop workforce necessary to develop a new semiconductor sector. The Commerce Department recently announced the launch of the National Semiconductor Technology Center’s (NSTC) Workforce…
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Ethics Committee Rules No Need for Judges to Disclose Stays with Private Entities
Groups says gifts must still be reported but “personal hospitality” not required. The U.S. Judicial Conference’s Committee on Financial Disclosure decided that judges and Supreme Court justices do…
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Texas 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…
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Pentagon Awards Rocket Startup Ursa Major $12.5 Million
Grants a small contract for solid fuel rocket engine testing and production. The Pentagon announced this month that it awarded a $12.5 million contract to the rocket building…
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SEC Fines Keurig $1.5 Million For False Recyclability Claims
The company violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding the provision of information to investors. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that a settlement had been reached…
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Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements
She ruled that the agency’s prohibition was too broad. Judge Ada Brown of the Northern Texas U.S. District Court invalidated a rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
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FBI Director Says the U.S. Faces Unprecedented Threats
He highlighted the importance of partnerships in law enforcement to address terrorism, espionage, and election interference. FBI Director Christopher Wray recently highlighted the unprecedented convergence of multiple, elevated…
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SCOTUS Requests Administration Input on Hawaiian Oil Lawsuit
The solicitor general from the Justice Department will file a brief with the administration’s position. The Supreme Court requested input from President Biden’s administration over an appeal submitted…
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