Nippon Steel’s Proposed $15 Billion Acquisition of US Steel Referred to Biden

President Joe Biden must now decide the fate of Nippon Steel of Japan’s purchase of U.S. Steel during his final days in office. Nippon Steel’s proposed $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel has been referred to President Joe Biden for a final decision after a key decision-making body failed to reach a consensus. The president

Biden signs defense bill, despite ban on transgender health care for military kids

U.S. Space Force celebrates five years As U.S. Space Force celebrates five years, experts warn of potential space conflicts 06:33 President Biden on Monday signed into law a defense bill that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China’s growing power and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion despite

Biden vetoes 66 new federal judgeships, blames “hurried action” by House

Washington — President Biden on Monday vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying “hurried action” by the House left important questions unanswered about the life-tenured positions. The legislation would have spread the establishment of the new trial court judgeships over more than a decade to give three presidential administrations and six

Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges vs. librarians struck down

Fayetteville, Ark. — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I respect the court’s ruling and will appeal,” Arkansas Attorney

Biden vetoes 66 new federal judgeships, blames ‘hurried’ House action

Washington — President Biden on Monday vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying “hurried action” by the House left important questions unanswered about the life-tenured positions. The legislation would have spread the establishment of the new trial court judgeships over more than a decade to give three presidential administrations and six

Congress Failed to Pass Any Critical Minerals Bill During 2023-24 Sessions

After more than 200 hearings failed to enact any of the 415 proposed bills, it will be up to the next Congress to put words into action on critical minerals. The nation’s reliance on imported critical minerals and rare earth elements from China was discussed in 245 committee meetings and mentioned in 95 reports during