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BP Wins Big in Trump’s First Gulf of Mexico Oil Lease Sale
A unit of BP was the high bidder in a U.S. auction for oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico, the first sale held during President Donald Trump’s second term.
December 10, 2025Clock Ticks on Trump Transportation Nominees
The Commerce Committee recently approved nominees for leadership roles in the secretary’s office and key safety agencies, setting up confirmation votes as early as this month.
December 10, 2025Woman Has Baby in Waymo Self-Driving Taxi in San Francisco
A mother was in a Waymo self-driving taxi on her way to the University of California, San Francisco, medical center when she delivered her baby inside the robotaxi, Google parent Alphabet said.
December 10, 2025Government Says Fed Workforce Down 317,000 Workers in 2025
The number of federal employees who left their jobs in 2025 will total about 317,000 after efforts by Elon Musk and the Trump administration to reshape the government workforce.
December 10, 2025Federal Reserve Cuts Key Interest Rate Again
The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Dec. 10 but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.
December 10, 2025Michelle Randazzo to be Next Daimler Truck North America CFO
She will succeed retiring current CFO Stefan Kurschner, who will remain with DTNA through January, DTNA said.
December 10, 2025Industry Reacts to English-Language Enforcement Crackdown
The language crackdown is part of a broader Trump administration campaign that’s upending the trucking industry, a critical pillar of the U.S. economy.
December 10, 2025Switzerland’s Improved US Tariff Deal to Apply Retroactively
The reduction will cut the levy to 15% from a previous level of 39%, a punitive rate that was the highest slapped on any developed country.
December 10, 2025Kenworth, Peterbilt Add to Battery-Electric Lineups
Kenworth and Peterbilt continue to build out their battery-electric tractor and truck portfolios, launching three new models each Dec. 9.
December 10, 2025Canada's Ambassador Hillman to Resign Before USMCA Review
Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said in a letter it is the right time to put in place someone who will oversee talks about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is up review in 2026.
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