WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security issued the following news release: * * * Department of Commerce Rescinds Biden-Era Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule, Strengthens Chip-Related Export Controls WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Department of Commerce (DOC) initiated a rescission of the Biden Administration's AI Diffusion Rule, while announcing additional steps to strengthen export controls on semiconductors worldwide. The AI Diffusion Rul more PR

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, May 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on May 13, 2025, by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit held at the Gaylord Convention Center: * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY LANDAU: Thank you so much. It's such a pleasure for me to be here today. On behalf of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who's traveling today with President Trump, and on behalf of the American people, I'd like to express my gratitude and ex more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces It Will Keep Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA, PFOS EPA intends to provide regulatory flexibility and holistically address these contaminants in drinking water WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency will keep the current National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * FCC's Initial Contract Review Saves Taxpayers Millions of Dollars Agency Has Already Lowered Authorized Contract Spending By Over $567 Million WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025--Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced initial findings and anticipated savings resulting from a top-to-bottom review of agency contracts. The FCC has undertaken this review consistent with President Trump's Executive Ord more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * ICYMI | Turner, Kennedy, Rollins, and Oz in The New York Times: "If You Want Welfare and Can Work, You Must" WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Department of Agriculture (Ag) Secretary Brooke Rollins, and U.S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior to Initiate Action to Rescind BLM's Intermittent Energy Rule Date: May 14, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON -- In alignment with President Trump's agenda to eliminate burdensome regulations and stimulate economic growth, the Department of the Interior announced today the proposed rescission of a rule governing solar and wind energy development on public lands. Th more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Senate confirms Meink to be nation's 27th Air Force Secretary * Published May 13, 2025 * By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Dr. Troy E. Meink was confirmed May 13 by the Senate as 27th Secretary of the Air Force, placing a trained engineer who rose through ROTC to senior positions, including those focusing on space, as the Department's highest-ranking  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Sinaloa cartel leaders charged with narco-terrorism, material support of terrorism and drug trafficking in ICE, FBI investigation SAN DIEGO - An indictment unsealed May 13 is the first in the nation to charge alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel with narco-terrorism and material support of terrorism in connection with trafficking massive amounts of fen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on May 12, 2025, with Finnish President Alexander Stubb: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The Secretary highlighted President Trump's commitment to achieving lasting peace in Ukraine and welcomed Finland's support in this endeavor. Secretary Rubio expressed gratitude for Finland's significant contributions more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following statement on May 14, 2025: * * * Statement by Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger on her Departure from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission After careful consideration, long discussions with my family, and lots of prayers, I have decided to step down from my position as Commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") at the end of the month, to pursue new opportunities. This decision is not more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Progress on Key Drone Rules as Part of His Innovation Agenda New rules will speed up deployment, enhance safety WASHINGTON, DC. - The Federal Aviation Administration's two proposed rules - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations (BVLOS) and restricting UAS operations at a fixed site facility - were recently submitted to the Office of In more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Calls Out States Trying to Block Lawful Review of EV Charger Program Majority of States Suing Have Spent Less Than a Third of Their Funds Despite Urgency Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today issued the following statement in response to the 16 states and the District of Columbia attempting to block the U.S. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Calls Out States Trying to Block Lawful Review of EV Charger Program Majority of States Suing Have Spent Less Than a Third of Their Funds Despite Urgency Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today issued the following statement in response to the 16 states and the Dis more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on May 14, 2025: * * * Statement by Secretary Scott Bessent on Reconciliation Vote: Republicans Continue Strong Progress Toward Enacting President Trump's Economic Agenda WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent issued the following statement upon the House Ways & Means Committee's successful vote of reconciliation legislation: "Today, House Republicans continued strong progress toward e more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secret Service Applications Jump 200% Since President Trump's Inauguration WASHINGTON - Internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data shows a massive spike in applications to join the United States Secret Service (USSS). From January 20, 2025, to May 1, 2025, USSS received over 22,000 applications to join its ranks. This is a 200% increase over the same period from 2024, where  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Approves Another 76 Grants to Get America Building Again Secretary Duffy is chipping away at the unprecedented Biden-Buttigieg backlog of more than 3,200 unsigned projects. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Department has approved another 76 infrastructure grants to get America building again. The la more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Approves Another 76 Grants to Get America Building Again WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Department has approved another 76 infrastructure grants to get America building again. The latest grants, which total more than $607 million, are part of the unprec more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 14, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Secures Historic $1.2 Trillion Economic Commitment in Qatar MAKING AMERICAN MANUFACTURING AND INNOVATION GREAT AGAIN: Today in Qatar, President Donald J. Trump signed an agreement with Qatar to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion. President Trump also announced economic deals totaling more than $243.5 billion between the United States and Qatar, includi more PR