He discussed the Moscow concert hall attack during a House budget hearing. Federal Bureau of Investigation( FBI) Director Christopher Wray shared his concerns with the House Appropriations Committee…
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FTC Supports Qualcomm’s Decision to Abandon Acquitision of Autotalks Ltd
The director says it “will preserve innovation and price competition.” Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Competition Director Henry Liu recently affirmed Qualcomm Inc.’s decision to withdraw from…
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Ohio Resident Sentenced for Harassing Arizona Election Official
The Justice Department seeks to protect public officials and election workers from threats of harm or violence. An Ohio resident was sentenced to two and a half years…
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EPA Enacts Tighter Regulations for Chemical Facilities
The measures are intended to prevent accidents and increase transparency surrounding hazardous chemicals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its “Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule.”…
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Interior Department Announces Investment in Tribal Infrastructure Upgrades
The support will go toward irrigation and power projects. The Department of the Interior has announced a $10 million allocation from President Biden’s Investing in America initiative to…
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USGS Study Shows 75% of the U.S. Faces Risk of Earthquakes
A comprehensive model offers insight into risk, structural implications, and collaborative preparedness efforts. A team of over 50 scientists and engineers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) led…
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NTSB Reports Four Bolts Missing from Boeing 737 Max 9 Panel
Agency finalizes report after door panel blew off mid-flight. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its report this week on the midair blowout of a Boeing 737…
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Human Trafficking Solutions Award for 2024 Launched by DOT
The contest is part of the department’s recognition of February as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for their 2024 Combating…
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House Passes Bill to Block Migrants with DUI Convictions
House majority leader says the seriousness of the crime should result in deportation. The House recently passed a bill with bipartisan support that prohibits noncitizens convicted of driving…
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DOE Finalizes Rule on Gas Stove Efficiency
A milder version than the original proposal was released after congressional pushback. The Department of Energy (DOE) finalized the rule requiring new gas stoves to reduce emissions, after…
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