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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Legislation Introduced Extending Pell Grants to Short-Term Workforce Programs
House bill would allow students to use grants for training in the trades. A bipartisan group of representatives in the House recently introduced legislation that would allow students…
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Treasury Secretary Visits Mexico
She wants to enhance trade and curb drug trafficking. On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is meeting with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Mexico’s Secretary of…
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Documents on Gun Export Suspensions Requested by House Committee
The oversight chair has asked the commerce secretary for information surrounding the decision to pause export licenses. Representative James Comer of Kentucky, chair of the House Oversight Committee,…
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USDA and SBA Strengthen Partnership to Grow Rural Economy
Their investments will include expanding marketing assistance and technical opportunities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the increase in the…
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