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US, Australia sign critical-minerals agreement to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad. The two leaders described the agreement as an $8.5 billion deal between the […]
Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers
President Donald Trump says the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers.
U.Va. rejects Trump federal funding compact
The University of Virginia has rejected President Donald Trump's administration's compact to receive preferential treatment in federal funding.
US Chamber sues Trump over new $100K H-1B visa fee
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued the Trump administration, claiming its new $100K H-1B visa fee is unlawful and harms business.
Federal workers face strain, layoffs as shutdown deepens
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face financial strain and new layoffs as the government shutdown enters its third week.
GM to take $1.6B hit after US cuts EV tax incentives
General Motors will record a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed. Shares fell less than 2% before the opening bell Tuesday. The EV tax credit ended last month. The clean vehicle tax credit was worth $7,500 for new EVs and […]
What to watch for in the Virginia governor’s race debate between Spanberger and Earle-Sears
Virginia governor hopefuls Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears debate at Norfolk State in a key bellwether election.
Hampton Roads too reliant on federal dollars, economists warn
Economists warn that the Hampton Roads region is overly reliant on federal spending and is at risk in the event of future cuts.
New H-1B visa fee threatens rural health care, education
Rural U.S. communities warn the new $100K H-1B visa fee could worsen shortages in health care and education by limiting immigrant workers.
Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts
The U.S. government shutdown enters day three as Democrats demand ACA tax credit extensions and Trump threatens federal layoffs, cuts.
White House offers funding deal to U.Va., 8 other universities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is asking nine major universities, including the University of Virginia, to commit to President Donald Trump‘s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A document sent to the universities encourages them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses, with commitments to accept the government̵[...]
D.C.-area leaders launch initiative to help laid-off federal workers
Talent Capital, a website launched Wednesday, aims to help laid off federal workers find jobs and keep them in the Greater Washington region.
