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Commander overseeing U.S. military forces in Caribbean relinquishes command early

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Doral, Florida — The admiral overseeing U.S. military forces in South America relinquished command Friday, as the U.S. continues its buildup of ships and military assets off Venezuela and carries out strikes against alleged drug boats.  “We have worked hard and tirelessly to build relationships and understand requirements across the region,” Adm. Alvin Holsey said

U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs

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The U.S. government could owe businesses as much as $168 billion if the Supreme Court rules that the Trump administration improperly invoked a federal emergency powers law earlier this year in hitting dozens of countries with new tariffs, according to a recent analysis.  Through December 5, the U.S. government has collected $259 billion in tariff

Small Business Administration Must Do More to Address Fraud, Payment Risks: GAO Official

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office building in Washington on May 22, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Although the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic is over, some government programs are still in place and being taken advantage of, a senior official from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) told the Senate Committee on Small Business