119 S 4459
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachain Regional Commission to include satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2026-04-30
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D · Alsobrooks, Angela D. (Maryland)Persona Takes on This Bill
Col. James Ritter (Ret.) (Intel Desk)
US Gulf base logistics are structurally exposed if Iran enforces Hormuz interdiction even selectively, and IDF-Gaza planning confirms Jerusalem treats the Iran and Gaza theaters as operationally coupled.
Iran's declaration that US weapons will not transit Hormuz into regional bases is operationally significant in ways the diplomatic coverage understates. US Central Command's logistics architecture depends on pre-positioning and transit through the Gulf — Al Udeid in Qatar, Al Dhafra in the UAE, and multiple maritime prepositioning ships depend on Hormuz access. If Iran is prepared to enforce this even selectively, every resupply run becomes a potential engagement. Capability we can measure: Iran has anti-ship missile batteries, fast-attack craft, and submarine assets sufficient to threaten commercial and military shipping in the lower Gulf. Intent we infer — and right now Iranian state media is signaling intent loudly. The IDF's parallel planning to resume Gaza operations contingent on an Iran ceasefire deal tells you Jerusalem reads this the same way: the Iran file and the Gaza file are now linked in operational time.
2026-05-13
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Norway Joins Pax Silica Initiative
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Office of the Spokesperson Reaffirming the United States’ Commitment to Humanitarian Assistance in our Hemisphere Media Note May 6, 2026 Today, the U.S. Department of State reaffirmed its commitment to increasing preparedness and leading the Western Hemisphere in response to hurr
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Office of the Spokesperson Passport Revocations Due to Significant Child Support Debt Media Note May 7, 2026 Under President Trump, the Department of State is using commonsense tools to support American families and strengthen compliance with U.S. laws. This includes preventing t
Read on state.gov →Military Spouse Day, 2026
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As we celebrate Victory Day for World War II –- we celebrate America’s monumental triumph over tyranny and evil in Europe, led by the might of our Armed Forces and those of our Allies. On May 8, 1945, the iron grip o
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Office of the Spokesperson United States Welcomes Paraguay’s Signing of the Artemis Accords Media Note May 7, 2026 The Department of State congratulates the Republic of Paraguay on joining the Artemis Accords. Paraguay is the 67th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its
Read on state.gov →U.S. Sanctions Target Cuba’s Military Regime, Elites
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State U.S. Sanctions Target Cuba’s Military Regime, Elites Press Statement May 7, 2026 The Trump Administration is taking decisive action to protect U.S. national security and deprive Cuba’s communist regime and military of access to illicit assets. Toda
Read on state.gov →Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Holy See Secretary of State Parolin
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Holy See Secretary of State Parolin Readout May 7, 2026 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the
Read on state.gov →Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Pope Leo XIV
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Read on state.gov →Disrupting Iran’s Overseas Military Procurement Networks
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Disrupting Iran’s Overseas Military Procurement Networks Press Statement May 8, 2026 Today, the Trump Administration is imposing sanctions on 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involv
Read on state.gov →Regulators (rule-making and recall language)
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One-fifth of U.S. renewable diesel and SAF production was exported in 2H25
The United States exported nearly 50,000 barrels per day (b/d) of renewable diesel and other biofuels—a category which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—in the second half of 2025 (2H25), about 20% of the combined production for those fuels. About half of these exports wen
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Mariner Training: Maritime Administration Should Share More Information About Financial Aid and Careers
What GAO Found Mariner students typically take training courses to begin or advance their careers, and many such courses are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to meet requirements for credentials to work on vessels. Institutions offering USCG-approved courses include one na
Read on gao.gov →Markets vs Bill
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