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The Department of Transportation plans to replace the ban on overland supersonic flight with a noise limit, allowing faster-than-Mach-1 flights over land if noise remains below a specified threshold. This change, outlined in an FAA notice in the Federal Register, could enable 3-hour flights from Los Angeles to New York City.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a revised naturalization civics test on Oct. 10, 2025, expanding the question bank from 100 to 128 questions. The update, announced in a Sept. 17, 2025 Federal Register notice, is the most substantial change to the test to date.

US President Donald Trump invoked the Defence Production Act to address strained weapons stockpiles due to the war in Iran and other conflicts, directing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to create voluntary agreements to boost defense capacity.

The Trump administration will introduce a 'premium' expedited visa interview service for $750, allowing applicants to schedule interviews within 10 days at select U.S. embassies and consulates. The program, part of broader visa screening changes, aims to reduce wait times but does not guarantee visa approval. It runs from July 1 to December 31 and may be extended based on demand.

The Trump administration will introduce a 'premium' expedited visa interview service for $750, allowing applicants to secure appointments within 10 days at select U.S. embassies and consulates. The pilot program runs from July 1 to December 31 and aims to reduce wait times amid expanded visa screening measures, including $15,000 bonds for applicants from certain countries and a $250 'visa integrity fee'.

The State Department is launching a premium expedited visa interview service next month, allowing foreigners to secure U.S. travel or business visa appointments within 10 days for a $750 fee. The program will be announced in a Federal Register notice, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press.

The Pentagon has expanded its blacklist of Chinese companies, designating them as 'Chinese military companies' under the National Defence Authorisation Act. Legal experts warn this raises reputational risks for Chinese tech firms and could lead to future restrictions on U.S. investment.

The Trump administration's State Department will offer a $750 premium expedited visa service for business or tourist visa applicants, allowing interviews within 10 days at select embassies and consulates from July 1 to December 31. The pilot program aims to address delays caused by stricter visa policies, including longer wait times and additional requirements for some countries.

The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to enforce President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The rule includes exemptions for overseas and military voters and faces legal challenges.

The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The rule includes exemptions for overseas and military voters and does not apply to primary elections, while facing legal challenges and concerns about USPS independence.

The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The rule includes exemptions for overseas and military voters and faces legal challenges, with critics condemning it as an overreach into election administration.

The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to enforce President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The rule includes exemptions for overseas and military voters but faces legal challenges and criticism over federal overreach into election administration.

The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The rule exempts overseas and military voters and does not apply to primary elections, while facing legal challenges and criticism over federal overreach.

The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The rule includes exemptions for overseas and military voters and faces legal challenges, with critics arguing it infringes on states' constitutional authority to administer elections.

The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The rule includes exemptions for overseas and military voters and does not apply to primary elections. The order faces legal challenges and criticism over federal overreach.

The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The rule includes exemptions for overseas and military voters and does not apply to primary elections. It faces legal challenges and concerns over federal overreach into election administration.

The Department of Health and Human Services withdrew its amended charter for a vaccine advisory committee due to administrative errors. The amendment would have loosened eligibility requirements. The withdrawal was announced in a notice to be published in the Federal Register.