Federal officials propose faster oil permits in Alaska's petroleum reserve, with standardized environmental review and a public comment process drawing scrutiny over local community protections.
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Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Moscow Ahead of Planned Kyiv Visit Ukraine prepares for Sunday talks with American envoys, offering a temporary pause in airstrikes as diplomacy resumes amid continued disagreement over territory and security arrangements.
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Judge Orders DOJ to Identify Architects of Anti-Weaponization Fund A Virginia judge ordered disclosure of the abandoned fund's architects as plaintiffs pursue evidence and challenge related settlement provisions involving President Donald Trump's tax claims.
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White House Launches Online Arcade to Promote Trump Policies The White House launched five online games promoting Trump policies, including border enforcement and school meals, with another unnamed game advertised as coming soon online.
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BLM Proposes 60-Day Approval Process for Qualifying Alaska Oil Projects BLM proposes faster approvals for qualifying Alaska oil projects, prompting objections over environmental scrutiny and community participation before a November deadline for public comment submissions.
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FCC Satellite Spectrum Proposal Reaches Public Inspection Ahead of September 8 Publication The FCC satellite spectrum proposal reaches public inspection, with September publication planned and technical questions remaining about sharing wireless bands already used by everyday devices.
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Dallas Prepares for Republican Midterm Convention With Security and Street Closures Dallas is preparing for the Republican Party’s September convention, bringing street closures, security checkpoints, and campaign events before November’s midterm elections across downtown.
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Federal Contracting Rules Are About to Get Easier for Midsize Companies, While the Pentagon Pushes for More Cost Transparency New federal rules will dramatically raise Cost Accounting Standards thresholds beginning October 1, reducing compliance requirements for midsize contractors even as the Pentagon separately demands greater visibility into supplier costs.
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Even If a President Promised Iran $300 Billion, Congress Would Still Control the Money Even if a president promised Iran $300 billion, Congress would still have to authorize and appropriate taxpayer funds before any federal payment could occur.
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What a Proposed $300 Billion Iran Investment Fund Could Mean for the United States, Its Allies, and American Taxpayers Reports suggest the proposed $300 billion Iran framework may rely on private investment and Gulf financing rather than direct U.S.
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U.S. States Continue Expanding Restrictions on Youth Social Media Access U.S.
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