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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on March 1 that it has added a supplier in the supply chain of Ford’s battery technology partner, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.

CBP seizes non-compliant e-bikes from China at Norfolk port

Customs and Border Protection officers have seized a shipment of non-compliant electric bikes imported from China into Hampton Roads, Virginia. The action follows concerns about rising injuries among e-bike riders and highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to enforce federal safety standards.

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U.S. criticizes IACHR hearing on counternarcotics operations in Caribbean and Pacific

The United States has criticized a recent Inter-American Commission on Human Rights hearing about U.S. counternarcotics operations. Officials say such hearings fall outside IACHR's mandate and risk undermining its credibility.

United States signs health cooperation agreements with Honduras and Senegal

The United States has signed new bilateral health cooperation agreements with Honduras and Senegal under its America First Global Health Strategy. These five-year deals focus on improving disease detection capabilities and strengthening local healthcare systems through joint investments.

House passes Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act to reauthorize SBIR/STTR programs

The U.S. House has approved S. 3971 to reauthorize key small business innovation programs through 2031. Lawmakers say this move supports entrepreneurs driving technological advancement and economic growth.

Pending home sales rise 1.8 percent in February, National Association of Realtors reports

Pending home sales rose slightly nationwide last month but remain below last year's levels overall according to new data from the National Association of Realtors released March 17th. Regional trends varied with some metro areas posting strong annual gains while others saw declines. Experts say affordability improvements may have contributed but warn future changes could impact buyer activity.

Brian Shane Haigler sentenced for Ponzi scheme targeting North Carolina church and investors

Brian Shane Haigler has been sentenced after defrauding investors and a North Carolina church in a Ponzi scheme involving nearly $1.5 million. The investigation revealed misuse of both private investments and federal COVID-19 relief funds.
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