United States Politics and Government – Page 79

Biden Administration Rule Would Increase Authority to Block Foreign Deals

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States proposed a rule that would make it harder for foreigners to buy land near military bases.

By Alan Rappeport

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Boeing Agrees to Plead Guilty to Felony in Deal With Justice Department

As part of the deal, stemming from fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019, the company agreed to pay a fine of nearly half a billion dollars and strengthen its safety programs.

By Eileen Sullivan and Danielle Kaye

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Wildlife Protections Take a Back Seat to Elon Musk’s Ambitions

A New York Times investigation found that Elon Musk exploited federal agencies’ competing missions to achieve his goals for space travel.

By Eric Lipton and Meridith Kohut

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Biden Cancels Speech to Teachers After Union’s Staff Strikes

Employees of the National Education Association picketed the site of the group’s annual convention after a walkout over issues including overtime pay.

By Noam Scheiber

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