The two leaders discussed the progress in semiconductor production and other collaborative efforts. U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy…
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Transportation Department Opens Airline Applications for New Daily DC Routes
Five additional daily flights are planned at Reagan National beginning in mid-July. The Department of Transportation (DOT) opened applications for five new daily flights at Reagan National Airport…
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Spain and Luxembourg Join NATO Satellite Network, Convene in D.C.
Members review new satellite capabilities and potential challenges. Spain and Luxembourg joined the U.S., France, Italy, and the U.K. as new providers of military satellite communications to NATO.…
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Federal Investment Announced for Public Lands and Education in 2025
Great American Outdoors Act to fund projects enhancing infrastructure, recreation, and conservation efforts nationwide. The Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and the Interior have proposed a $2.8 billion investment…
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Circuit Court Rules CFPB Credit Card Fee Lawsuit to Remain in Texas
The appellate court reverses the district judge’s motion to transfer. The New Orleans-based 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a lawsuit filed by banking groups…
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Manufacturing Groups Sue to Block EPA’s Water Standards on PFAS
The suit calls the agency update to water-quality regulations “an abuse of discretion.” A coalition of manufacturing companies and chemical producers filed a lawsuit this week against new…
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House Passes Bill Banning Noncitizen Voting
Washington, D.C., city counsel had changed laws to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. This week, the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Representative August Pfluger…
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HUD Selects Four Organizations as Innovative Housing Presenters
The entities will highlight cutting-edge technology at the showcase in June. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the four organizations that will co-present the department’s…
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Labor Department Announces “Workers Memorial Day“ Events
The agency is hosting events to commemorate workers fatally injured on the job. President Joe Biden’s administration will observe Workers Memorial Day on April 28, and the Department…
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NASA Welcomes Switzerland to Artemis Accords Agreement
That nation becomes the 37th country to commit to upholding beneficial space use for all. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) welcomed Switzerland as the 37th country…
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