Trump says Pentagon will invest $1.5 billion into North Carolina chip productionPresident Trump on Tuesday announced a $1.5 billion dollar investment from the Pentagon to expand semiconductor production in North Carolina, as the administration pushes to reshore manufacturing to the U.S. “The Department of War will be investing $1.5 billion dollars to produce cutting-edge semiconductor chips right here in North Carolina,” Trump said…The Hill3d agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologychip production investment
Defense Giants Post Record Backlogs As Iran War Drains America’s Missile StockpilesRTX and Northrop Grumman report record backlogs as the Pentagon races to replenish missile stockpiles amid the Iran war.Daily Caller3d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityiran war missile replenishment
Pete Hegseth Travels to Dayton for ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ TourOn Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the Dayton, Ohio, area for a stop on the “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, addressing the workforce at Sierra Nevada Corp. “We’ve gone around the country in this ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ tour, meeting with great companies and innovators and sending the signal to our great companies and...The Daily Signal3d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityarsenal of freedom tour
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul pushing to announce chipmaking plant in Utica, NY -- despite AI data center ban: sourcesGov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for a massive new upstate NY computer chip factory that could trigger a major showdown with the feds over the tech giant’s Chinese supply chain.New York Post3d agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyKathy Hochul
Trump Makes $100 Million Promise to Kentucky if GOP Wins MidtermsTrump tied a $100 million investment in Kentucky pharmaceutical manufacturing to Republicans winning the midterm elections.Newsweek6d agoWhole story →EconomyHealthmidterm elections
At Rock Island, Army infuses innovation into manufacturing, acquisition"We have struggled with finding a solution that we need today, which is a more modular, flexible solution," Lynda Armer said. "We're looking at the strategy."Federal News Network2d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
For Army advanced manufacturing, 3D printing was just a start"I look at advanced manufacturing as an ecosystem to solve problems in different ways than the traditional way of managing the lifecycle," Jon Strzelec said.Federal News Network2d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
Carney Announces $6.4 Billion Plan for Ontario Steel and AutosPrime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a C$9 billion ($6.4 billion) partnership with Ontario to support the province’s tariff-battered steel and auto industries, along with new funding for mining-related infrastructure in the Ring of Fire region.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetontario steel and auto plan
BGOV OnPoint: Election Outcome Puts Manufacturing Policy in PlayA Democratic Congress would be poised to challenge President Donald Trump’s industrial policies, after he pursued curbs on renewable energy, trade, and immigration with Republican-led chambers since 2025.Bloomberg Tax News1d agoWhole story →EconomyJustice
Thousands of new manufacturing jobs coming to Joliet, Pritzker saysThe jobs, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said, are part of Hyundai's plans for new trailer manufacturing facilities including two in Will County.NBC 5 Chicago1d agoWhole story →EconomyJB Pritzkerhyundai manufacturing expansion
Trump signs law allowing members of the clergy to opt in to Medicare, Social SecurityClergy members who opt back in will need 10 years of covered employment to be eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits.NewsNation2h agoWhole story →EconomyHealth
California Gov. Newsom signs laws to punish ICE agentsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed multiple bills that his office said would expand oversight of federal immigration enforcement in California.New York Post23d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia ice laws signed
‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scamsCongress calls for Match Group and others to do more to help victims like Mary, who lost $100,000 to app scammer Mary met a man on the dating app Plenty of Fish in 2024. She told the Guardian she had been looking for a connection, but instead became the victim of a romance scam that cost her almost $100,000. “There was a lot of conversation, and then it…The Guardian9d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologydating app scams hearing
Black Axe members face federal charges in N.J. romance scam caseThe members of the organized crime group are accused of participating in widespread internet fraud involving romance scams targeting U.S. victims.NJ.com1mo agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyblack axe extradition
Newsom signs bills pushing back on Trump's immigration agendaThe more than 20 bills approved by the governor Tuesday were crafted to thwart tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, while others are meant to boost state oversight of federal detention centers in the state.Los Angeles Times24d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia immigration bills signed
6 Nigerians being extradited to U.S. for swindling women out of $6 million in romance scamsThe men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday and transported to the U.S. to face wire fraud and money laundering charges.Los Angeles Times1mo agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyromance scam extradition
Newsom signs bills targeting federal immigration in CaliforniaIn a move to push back against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics, California legislators passed dozens of bills over the last year to expand oversight of the federal government and its immigration agencies operating in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed over 20 of those bills into law on Sept. 29 to address Californians'…Spokane Spokesman-Review21d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia immigration bills signed
Congress Enacts Clergy Act, Allows Revocation of Social Security Tax ExemptionsCongress enacted the Clergy Act. The law includes provisions: 1) allowing eligible clergy members to revoke their exemptions from Social Security coverage under I.R.C. §1402(e); 2) permitting revocation to take ...Bloomberg Tax News1d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentHR 227clergy act enactment
