House Passes Bill to Counter California's EV Mandate
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which aims to prevent the EPA from allowing California to limit the sale or use of new internal combustion engine vehicles.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Faces Congressional Scrutiny Amid Infrastructure Debate
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been actively promoting the Biden administration's infrastructure initiatives, emphasizing the progress made on various projects, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
California Governor Gavin Newsom Commits to Signing Climate-Focused Transparency Laws for Major Corporations
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced his intention to sign two climate-focused bills into law.
Potential UAW Strike Could Force Political Stand on Organized Labor, Including President Biden
A strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against Detroit's major automakers, including General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, could force politicians, including President Joe Biden, to take a stance on organized labor.
Republicans Seek Answers from Buttigieg on Aviation and Rail Safety Concerns
Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are seeking information from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg regarding aviation and rail safety issues.
U.S. Announces $12 Billion Fund for Advanced Vehicles and Suppliers
The U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm revealed plans for the Biden Administration to allocate $12 billion in loans and grants to automakers and suppliers, aimed at facilitating the transformation of their facilities to produce electric vehicles (EVs) and other advanced vehicle technologies.
Florida Governor Signs Controversial Bill on Phosphogypsum in Road Construction
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing the study of phosphogypsum in road construction, overturning a federal prohibition under the Trump administration but reinstated by Biden's EPA.
Congress is Addressing Drug Shortages Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis
Congress is taking action to address the critical shortage of pharmaceutical drugs in the U.S., which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brookings Institute Raises Concerns Over US Military's Logistics Gap Compared to China
The Brookings Institute recently released a report titled "America can't afford to ignore the logistics triad," which highlights the critical role of logistics in military operations, particularly against formidable adversaries like China and Russia.
Commerce Secretary Raimondo to Visit China Amid Simmering Tech Control Tensions
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is planning to visit China in late August as part of the Biden administration's efforts to ease tensions between the two largest economies in the world.
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Strengthen Drug Supply Chain Through U.S. Manufacturing Prioritization
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill aimed at strengthening the pharmaceutical supply chain by increasing drug manufacturing in the U.S. and allied countries.
Congress Urged to Regulate Self-Driving Vehicles for Safety and Uniform Standards
Advocates for the self-driving vehicle industry have urged Congress to take action and regulate autonomous cars and trucks.
Biden's $250 Billion Initiative includes Cleaning Up the Dirty Legacy of Fossil Fuels
The International Energy Agency predicts that solar investments will reach a staggering one billion dollars per day in 2023, surpassing global investment in oil production for the first time in history.
The Geopolitical Climate on the Microchip Supply Chain is Turbulent
The microchip industry plays a pivotal role in various key sectors of the global economy, from computing and telecommunications to military and healthcare.
U.S. Climate Law Drives Clean Energy Investment and Manufacturing Boom
The US climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which passed one year ago, has accelerated the adoption of clean energy technology in the country.
U.S. Department of Defense Faces Supply Chain Challenge in Scaling Up Hypersonic Weapons Production
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) aims to expand the production of hypersonic weapons, but a lack of a suitable supply chain is hindering progress.
Biden Administration's New Merger Guidelines Criticized as a 'War on Business’
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers criticized the US government's new rules on mergers and acquisitions, calling it a "war on business."
Tech Giants Commit to AI Safeguards in Deal with Biden Administration, But Regulation Concerns Remain
Several major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and others, have made voluntary commitments to meet a set of artificial intelligence (AI) safeguards brokered by the White House.
California Faces Challenges in Allowing Autonomous Truck Testing Without Drivers
Assembly Bill 316 has been introduced to enable autonomous truck testing in California, but the prospects remain bleak due to opposition from the Teamsters Union and concerns about safety and job displacement.
How Cultural Swirls and the Long Tail Have Transformed Our Individual Experiences
In the midst of a cultural swirl, we often believe that everyone else is experiencing the same moments as we are.