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News of the latest incursion follows the White House announcement on Dec. 27 that nine telecommunications firms had been breached by a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group.

Initial applications for U.S. unemployment capped 2024 at an eight-month low, reflecting the muted levels of job cuts in a labor market that has remained surprisingly resilient.

The proposal is aimed at addressing concerns raised by CFIUS, which said last week that the Japanese company’s takeover of U.S. Steel would lead to a decline in American steel output.

The department has in the past deployed what are known as “extraordinary measures” or accounting maneuvers to keep the government operating.

Despite uncertainty around a presidential election, elevated interest rates and a cooling labor market, economic growth remained solid in 2024.

The spending bill would keep the government open through March 14, provide disaster relief and give billions of dollars in economic aid to farmers. It will not suspend the national debt limit.

Legislation designed to facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently cleared by Congress for President Joe Biden’s desk.

Biden said the new goal keeps the U.S. on track to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide by 2050. It calls for reducing net emissions by 61% to 66% below 2005 levels in 2035.

The action threatens to complicate Trump's vow to "terminate" EV mandates, keeping pressure on automakers to comply with California’s requirements, potentially for years to come.

WASHINGTON — The United States should proceed cautiously as officials consider new natural gas export terminals, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Dec. 17.