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Jobs Data Is Finally Back. But the Economic Picture Is Still Blurry.
November’s job report may be distorted as a result of the government shutdown, limiting how much it will influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision in January.
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Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs
Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.
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Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro
In public, the White House says it is confronting Venezuela to curb drug trafficking. Behind the scenes, gaining access to the country’s vast oil reserves is a priority.
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U.S. Strikes 3 More Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing 8
The attacks brought the number killed since the Trump administration began the strikes on suspected drug smugglers to at least 95.
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Kushner’s Firm Pulls Out of Trump-Branded Hotel Deal in Serbia
The announcement came just hours after prosecutors there charged four government officials with corruption in connection with the half-billion-dollar project.
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Wisconsin Judge Allows Election Case to Proceed Against Trump Advisers
A judge ruled that at least two of three defendants would have to stand trial in a case stemming from a plan to deploy fake electors after Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.
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Unveiling the Cosmic Dance: How Stars Influence Our Night Sky
When was the last time you looked up at the night sky and truly marveled at its beauty? I remember a summer camping trip where, far from city lights, I lay on a blanket under a canopy of stars. It was an awe-inspiring sight, one that sparked my curiosity about how these distant lights influence…
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The Weekly Hill Update – December 2025 #3
Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session….By: BakerHostetler
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I Missed the Northern Lights Again, But the Insurance Industry Should Be Watching Carefully
On November 11 at 9:18 p.m., my phone erupted with the dings of incoming text messages advising me to go outside and “look north.” Those texts were soon followed by photos of the brilliant night sky above my small Massachusetts town….By: Zelle LLP
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FDA Opens a CMS-linked Side Door: Use of Digital Health Devices Before Authorization Under the TEMPO Pilot
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes for Digital Health Devices Pilot, or “TEMPO pilot,” on December 5, 2025, alongside a Federal Register notice seeking statements of interest for participation….By: Hogan Lovells