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Advocates urge inclusion of developer protections in US blockchain market regulations
Agriculture

The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) is being highlighted as a necessary component of any market structure legislation for blockchain in the United States.


Aerospace Industries Association addresses Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
Agriculture

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) responded to the Supreme Court's recent decision on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).


Congresswoman Young Kim discusses supply chain issues at AIA summit in Southern California
Agriculture

Industry leaders and policymakers gathered in Irvine, California, as the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) hosted its Supply Chain Summit at Parker Aerospace’s facility.


Blockchain Association brings industry leaders to Capitol Hill for digital asset policy advocacy
Agriculture

Blockchain Association members will visit Capitol Hill next week to advocate for digital asset tax policy and protections for decentralized finance (DeFi) and software developers.


National Restaurant Association outlines top federal priorities for stability and growth
Agriculture

The National Restaurant Association has announced its 2026 federal policy agenda, focusing on immigration reform, the Credit Card Competition Act, and a favorable renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).


Remodeling market projected for steady growth through structural trends
Agriculture

The remodeling market is expected to grow in the coming years, according to experts at a panel hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando.


Housing starts decline slightly in US as affordability pressures persist
Agriculture

Total housing starts in 2025 reached 1.36 million, a decrease of 0.6% from the previous year’s total of 1.37 million.


China adjusts strategy amid renewed US focus on Latin America
Agriculture

On January 3, the United States carried out a military operation that resulted in the transfer of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas to Brooklyn.


Restaurant industry anticipates moderate growth amid rising costs in 2026
Agriculture

America’s restaurant industry is expected to see measured growth in 2026, despite ongoing challenges related to costs and consumer spending.


Aerospace Industries Association launches online tool for CMMC compliance support
Agriculture

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has introduced a new website to assist defense contractors and suppliers in meeting the Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.


Low-rise multifamily buildings outperform other segments as overall confidence declines
Agriculture

Confidence among builders and developers in the new multifamily housing market declined year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).


Steve Cortes on Covid-era panic: 'Covid was a great reveal for many people on a whole host of issues'
Agriculture

Steve Cortes said on a recent podcast that Covid-19 exposed problems within U.S. public health systems and industry influence over nutrition science. He pointed out declining trust in authorities and rising concern over ultra-processed foods as outcomes driving Americans toward prevention-focused choices.


Report: Ford in talks with China’s Geely on potential partnership
Agriculture

Ford is reportedly in advanced talks with China's Geely over sharing European manufacturing capacity and collaborating on automotive technology. The potential deal could help Geely avoid EU tariffs while raising questions about U.S.-China industry ties. Lawmakers continue to scrutinize related partnerships involving Chinese battery suppliers.


Federal court upholds Illinois law restricting credit card interchange fees for restaurants
Agriculture

A federal court has ruled in favor of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in a case concerning the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA).


Al Gene Robinson: Ford Foundation’s $51M anti-Trump funding a 'stab in the back'
Agriculture

Pastor Gene Robinson criticized the Ford Foundation for its financial support to activist networks opposing former President Trump’s policies favoring U.S. auto manufacturing.


Aerospace Industries Association releases vision for agentic AI in defense decision-making
Agriculture

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has released a new white paper titled "Accelerating and Improving Decision Making: A Vision for Agentic AI in U.S. Defense‑Industrial Collaboration."


American Stewards of liberty director on Colorado wolves: ESA an 'outdated and ineffective tool for federal overreach'
Agriculture

The American Stewards of Liberty has released a film critiquing Colorado's gray wolf reintroduction efforts under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).


Blockchain Association responds to Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve Chair
Agriculture

Kevin Warsh has been nominated to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.


White House hosts meeting on bipartisan digital asset market structure legislation
Agriculture

A White House meeting on digital asset market structure legislation took place today, focusing on finding bipartisan solutions for the cryptocurrency sector.


Can transatlantic partners unite on strategy amid growing challenges from China
Agriculture

The European Union and the United States are facing difficulties in forming a unified approach to China, according to a recent commentary by Jonathan A. Czin, Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies and Fellow at the John L. Thornton...