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Raimondo: 'NOAA will be able to deliver even more accurate forecasts'

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic for the upcoming season.


Vilsack: 'New, innovative facility will give USDA scientists access to cutting-edge, safe and secure technology'

A new facility where scientists can study and diagnose animal diseases has been officially opened adjacent to Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan.


Carnegie Endowment's Kardon: To meet China's maritime push, US must 'invest in the law of the sea'

In recent testimony, Isaac Kardon, senior fellow for China Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, asserted the importance of the U.S. becoming involved in maritime law enforcement.


World Bank releases report: ‘Africa has the potential to more than double revenues from natural resources’

A new report released by World Bank on May 10 suggests that Africa can use its abundance of natural resources, such as minerals, oil, gas and rare metals, to catapult itself to new levels of prosperity.


Commerce Department to accept comments on Lake Erie marine sanctuary till July 18

The U.S. Department of Commerce will accept comments until July 18 during the first steps of the department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designating a new national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie, adjacent to Pennsylvania.


Jordan claims Biden administration responsible for murder of Kayla Hamilton as alleged gang member 'illegally crossed the southern border'

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the Judiciary Committee Chairman, blamed the Biden administration for the murder of an American citizen in Maryland by a teenager and gang member who entered the United States illegally in a tweet on May 23.


Yale’s Gewirtz: ‘China official media flatly wrong that de-risking is same as de-coupling’

Paul Gewirtz, a law professor at Yale and Senior Fellow on Foreign Policy at the John L. Thornton China Center, penned a commentary piece for the Brookings Institute comparing the terms "de-risking" and "de-coupling."


McDonough: 'We honor the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation'

For Memorial Day weekend, the VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) invited veterans and members of the public to attend ceremonies at VA national cemeteries to honor and remember fallen service members.


Bank of England optimistic as inflation 'turns the corner' though food prices still high

The Bank of England has announced inflation has ‘turned corner’ even though food prices continue to soar.


Austin on Ukrainian defense: 'The stakes are high. But the cause is just. And our will is strong'

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III spoke at the 12th Ukraine Defense Contract Group meeting where he made clear the strong commitment of the United States and its allies to Ukraine's security.


California corrections officer faces possible life term for allegedly abusing 3 female inmates

A correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institution Dublin, California, faces a maximum of life in prison if convicted of aggravated sexual abuse against three female inmates in his custody.


FTA administrator on $220 million for upgrade: 'Passenger ferries provide critical and cost-effective travel'

The Department of Transportation unveiled plans to allocate $220 million to support the modernization of ferry systems across the United States through the Passenger Ferry Program and the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program.


Musk's brain-implant venture's FDA approval 'an important first step that will one day allow our technology to help many people'

Neuralink, a neurotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk, announced recently that it has received approval for human clinical studies from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


Steube on the fentanyl crisis: 'It’s past time to shut down the southern border'

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) tweeted a video May 24 of his appearance on Fox News concerning the southern border crisis, specifically the fentanyl crisis.


South Carolina senator: 'I'm taking a stand for commonsense solutions to end this border crisis and protect our communities'

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), a newly announced presidential candidate, recently appeared on Fox News and discussed his solution to the border crisis, which includes legislation that will drastically ramp up border security and reduce the entry of fentanyl into the U.S.


Ducheneaux: New assistance program ‘will keep our small organic dairies in operation’

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has $104 million available to organic dairy operations to help them with projected marketing costs in 2023.


McDonough: 'On this Memorial Day weekend, our nation will pause and remember that freedom is not free'

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough recently honored the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) non-profit organization for its work to provide care and resources to loved ones mourning the deaths of military or veteran servicemembers.


Agencies sued for clarity over proposed gas stove ban: 'Anything but clear... about its intentions'

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) announced its decision to sue four federal agencies over records relating to the alleged plans of the Biden administration to ban new gas stoves.


Treasury Department launches public-private partnership to oversee its adoption of cloud technology services

The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently adopted cloud technology services which will boost regulatory and private sector cooperation.


Institute of Policy Studies finds that $1.1 trillion, was spent on military activities last year

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) recently reported the large amount of federal discretionary funds that have been allocated to militarism and war.