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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...


Blockchain Association names 2026 working group co-chairs for policy initiatives
Agriculture

The Blockchain Association has announced the co-chairs for its member-led working groups for 2026.


Senate Agriculture Committee advances digital asset regulation; Blockchain Association responds
Agriculture

The Senate Agriculture Committee has voted to advance digital asset market structure legislation, a move that industry representatives say is an important step toward establishing clear regulations for the sector.


China weighs risks amid unrest as future of Iranian regime remains uncertain
Agriculture

As unrest continues in Iran and international attention focuses on the regime’s response to mass protests, analysts at the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution have examined how China is positioning itself amid these...


Aerospace Industries Association appoints Katy Summerlin Baron as senior director of policy communications
Agriculture

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has appointed Katy Summerlin Baron as Senior Director of Policy Communications.


AIA responds to Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy with call for mobilization
Agriculture

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning responded to the Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy, highlighting the defense industrial base as a key strategic asset.


National Restaurant Association announces 2026 board officers for association and foundation
Agriculture

The National Restaurant Association and its Educational Foundation have announced their board officers, directors, and trustees for 2026.


NAHB urges Congress to reduce regulations impacting home affordability
Agriculture

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has called on Congress to address the nation’s housing affordability crisis by reducing regulatory barriers that limit the construction of new homes.


Blockchain Association responds to Senate Agriculture Committee’s draft on digital asset regulation
Agriculture

The Blockchain Association has responded to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s release of draft legislation concerning digital asset market structure.