Judicial panel overturns block on lawsuit claiming companies facilitate gun trafficking. The First Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a lawsuit filed by the government of Mexico that…
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Commerce Secretary Announces 2024 Events for Exporters
The Commerce Department plans trade missions and national summits. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the 2024 calendar for exporter events, opening trade missions and small business summits…
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Federal Judge Orders Removal of Wind Turbines from Tribal Lands
The lawsuit was first brought against an unpermitted wind farm over a decade ago. U.S. Court of International Trade Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves has ordered the removal of all…
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U.S. and UK Navies Shoot Down Houthi Missile Barrage
It was the largest attack yet in the Red Sea, but no injuries or damages were reported. Houthi rebels in Yemen launched one of the largest drone and…
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Houthi assaults against commercial vessels are called “illegal, unacceptable, and profoundly destabilizing.” The United States released a joint statement with 12 other nations this week, threatening increased military…
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DOJ Organizes First U.S. Trial in Oil Bribery Scheme
A former employee of Vitol was charged with bribing Ecuadorian officials. The Department of Justice (DOJ) brought its first individual to trial this week as part of a…
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Pentagon Concerned Over Costs of Houthi Attacks
They compare a $2M missile with a $2,000 drone. Over the past two months, U.S. Navy destroyers have shot down 38 drones and multiple missiles launched by Houthi…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Meets with Israeli Officials
He urged Israel to protect Gazans. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Israeli counterpart and the nation’s military chief on Monday in Tel Aviv. Secretary Austin…
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U.S. Joins International Operation to Defend Red Sea Commercial Ships
39 nations commit to dissuade frequent attacks by Houthi rebels. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced on December 18 that the United States would be joining 38 nations…
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House Committee Seeks Change in U.S.-China Trade
They propose revoking China’s permanent normal trade status. The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released a report that supports significant objectives in the U.S.-China trade…
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