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Militants abduct 16 laborers working on a mining project in restive northwestern Pakistan

Pakistani officials say militants ambushed a vehicle in the restive northwest and abducted 16 laborers working on a mining project

ABC News - Jan. 9

Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike

Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline

Dockworkers and employers on the East and Gulf Coasts had until Jan. 15 to reach a new agreement that settled differences over automation.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Biden says he is deploying federal resources to California amid wildfires

President Biden received a fire briefing in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday before returning to Washington, D.C. He said he is deploying federal resources to the region. CBS News chief White ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Port strike averted on East and Gulf coasts, in what both sides call ‘win-win agreement’

A union that represents thousands of workers on the East and Gulf coasts reached a tentative six-year agreement with their employers, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strike

U.S. longshoremen reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers Wednesday, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy

ABC News - Jan. 8

Wildfires are ‘the best argument for why we need the federal government’: California Congresswoman

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the federal government is assisting constituents affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market

Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.

Inc. - Jan. 8

The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve

The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Why reported Verlander agreement makes sense for Giants, Posey

The San Francisco Giants' reported Justin Verlander addition is splashy, but it makes sense for Buster Posey at this point in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

U.S. asks court to stop plea agreements in alleged 9/11 architect's case

The Justice Dept filed a motion to stop plea deals from moving forward in the war court in Guantanamo Bay, days before Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union

A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Trump allies' lawyer under consideration for top federal prosecutor in D.C.

John Irving, a former federal prosecutor who now represents several Trump-world figures, is under consideration to be named the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers

The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Job openings reverse long decline, but the U.S. labor market is still not out of the woods

President-elect Donald Trump is inheriting low unemployment after several years of strong postpandemic hiring, but he’s also confronting a weakening labor market in which fewer jobs are available ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

New federal rule will remove medical debt from credit reports

A new rule on medical debt could affect millions of Americans' credit scores.

ABC News - Jan. 7

A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful The ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Biden announces more federal resources for New Orleans after deadly attack

As President Biden met with families of victims of the New Orleans pickup truck attack, the White House announced more federal resources to protect the city as it looks forward to the Super Bowl ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

John Deere unveils more autonomous farm machines to address skill labor shortage

John Deere has revealed a new line of autonomous machines and tech across agriculture, construction and commercial landscaping.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Disney, Fubo reach merger agreement

Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge, the companies announced Monday, signaling a victory for the entertainment giant in the world of sports streaming. Fubo, a platform that offers a ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

US hoping for Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks: Blinken

The Biden administration says it is still hoping to secure a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas in its final two weeks in the White House, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

California Police Department Agrees to Reforms After Federal Inquiry

The Antioch Police Department was under investigation by the Justice Department after racist text messages between its officers were released in 2023.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Why is George Santos asking for a sentencing delay in federal fraud case?

George Santos is currently scheduled to be sentenced next month on Long Island after pleading guilty to federal fraud, campaign finance and embezzlement charges.

ABC News - Jan. 3

House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land

The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance.”

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Federal court decision won't change California net neutrality law

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals blasted the FCC's attempts to regulate broadband internet, but state laws in California and New York remain intact.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

Labor groups cheer Biden dismissal of US Steel sale as businesses bristle

Labor groups applauded as businesses leveled sharp criticism Friday at the decision by the Biden administration to block the acquisition of steelmaker U.S. Steel by Japanese rival Nippon Steel over ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Federal agencies warn of copycat attacks after Bourbon Street rampage

Federal agencies including the FBI warned of the potential for copycat vehicle ramming attacks after the deadly rampage on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Net neutrality rules about internet speeds blocked by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has ruled that the FCC overstepped its authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Biden Expected to Permanently Ban Oil Drilling in Some Federal Waters

The move, expected as early as Monday, relies on a 70-year-old law that could make it difficult for the Trump administration to reverse it.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Federal Court Strikes a Final Blow to FCC's Net-Neutrality Rules

Appeals-court decision ends effort to regulate internet providers like utilities, citing Supreme Court decision restraining federal agencies’ powers.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court

After nearly two decades of fighting, the battle over regulations that treat broadband providers as utilities came to an end on Thursday.