The Biden administration is arranging charter flights for Americans seeking to leave Israel as most major airlines quit service there following Saturday’s attack by Hamas. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...When Congress passed the so-called Bipartisan Infrastructure law two years ago, it also strengthened buy-American requirements for construction projects. Now the final guidance is out from the White House on the BABA part of the law, Build American, Buy American. For analysis, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin with Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish. Interview Transcript: Dan Ramish So, Tom, the final guidance. There was hope that it would clarify some of the points that came up in the proposed guidance, which was issued back in February. But I think…
Read More...President Joe Biden’s dog Commander has bitten another U.S. Secret Service employee. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...President Biden congratulated unionized West Coast dock worker leaders Wednesday for finalizing a new “landmark” contract that he said will keep the ports open and working. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Thursday that Congress should pass a short-term funding measure to ensure the government keeps operating after the current budget year ends Sept. 30. An official with the Office of Management and Budget said lawmakers would very likely need to pass a temporary spending measure in September to prevent a potential partial shutdown. The official was not authorized to discuss the administration’s plans and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Without such congressional approval, parts of the federal government could shut…
Read More...President Joe Biden hosted Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves at the White House on Tuesday as they discussed how to grapple with a record number of migrants in the region headed toward the U.S. The Washington Times stories: White House
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