Foreign Agricultural Service continues support for McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will…
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President Trump Changes Course on AI Protections
He says the previous administration’s directive hindered companies with “unnecessary government control.” President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month revoking the protection plan for artificial intelligence…
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House Legislators Request Information on Unidentified Server Installed at OPM
The legislators expressed concern over cybersecurity and information security. Some members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Representatives Shontel Brown and Gerry Connolly, have…
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President Trump Says Microsoft Interested in Buying TikTok
Indicates a growing number of companies have shown interest and the potential for a “bidding war.” President Donald Trump said this week that technology companies have been showing…
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President Trump Announces Major AI Infrastructure Plan
The first data center is being constructed in Texas. President Donald Trump announced a $100 billion initial investment into an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project led by a…
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Secretary Rubio Meets with Quad Foreign Ministers
They released a joint statement regarding rule of law, democractic values, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Indo-Pacific Quad nation foreign ministers,…
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FTC Finalizes Settlement with H&R Block Over Unfair Practices
The tax prep company was ordered to repay $7 million to customers, downgrade processes, and improve transparency. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a settlement requiring H&R Block…
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Melania Trump to Expand “Be Best” Children’s Online Wellness Project
She hopes online companies will be more supportive during this second term. Returning First Lady Melania Trump said during a recent interview that she intends to expand her…
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Commerce Department Awards HP $53 Million for R&D Expansions
The funding will support facility modernization and 250 additional jobs in Corvallis, Oregon. The Commerce Department awarded technology company HP $53 million earlier this month to expand its…
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DOE Funds Manufacturing Research and Development
A total of $136 million will go to selected projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) selected 66 research and development projects to receive $136 million this month, advancing…
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