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The battle over eminent domain and carbon pipelinesCarbon capture pipelines have become a flashpoint in the United States, where developers want to transport liquefied carbon dioxide from industrial sites to…Why the Federal Trade Commission Is Targeting Subscription TrapsA free trial can look harmless until it quietly becomes a weekly or monthly charge. The Federal Trade Commission is targeting subscription traps because…What the new H-1B visa rules mean for tech companiesFor technology businesses hiring in the United States, the H-1B program is becoming a more demanding exercise in evidence, timing and workforce planning.…The push for a national ban on plastic bags gains momentumAustralia’s patchwork approach to plastic shopping bags is facing renewed scrutiny. Every state and territory has restricted certain single-use bags, yet the…How the BLM Balances Energy and RecreationThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees nearly 245 million acres of public land across the United States, much of it in western states such as Nevada,…The political fight shaping the Tennessee Valley AuthorityThe Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) sits at the intersection of American energy policy, regional development and federal power. Created during the Great…Why The Federal Reserve Is Studying A Central Bank Digital CurrencyThe Federal Reserve is examining whether the United States should issue a central bank digital currency, often called a digital dollar. The project is part of…Inside the Congressional Inquiry Into Offshore Wind Farm LeasesA US congressional inquiry into offshore wind farm leases has become a flashpoint in America’s energy debate. Lawmakers are examining how federal agencies…The debate over the military’s policy on transgender troopsThe US military’s approach to transgender service members has become a recurring flashpoint in American politics. The argument reaches beyond enlistment rules:…Why Rare Earth Processing Is Tilting Away From AmericaRare earth elements sit behind electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones, precision weapons and advanced medical equipment. The United States has deposits…