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U.S. Defence Procurement Tightens Restrictions on Critical Minerals From Adversaries

The Department of War ordered federal contractors to map critical-mineral supply chains, screen suppliers for foreign influence and eliminate waivers for materials sourced from designated geopolitical adversaries.
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds FTC Authority to Challenge Big Tech Acquisitions
FEMA Deploys Emergency Teams After Severe Storm Damage in Texas and Louisiana
Pentagon Orders Additional Missile Defence Systems to Indo-Pacific Bases
U.S. Announces $25 Billion Grid Upgrade Plan for AI and Advanced Manufacturing
U.S. Congressional Leaders Reach Tentative Deal to Avert Government Shutdown
Federal Reserve Signals Extended Rate Pause as Inflation Remains Above Target
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