U.S. National Science Foundation Update

 

NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour: Updates from the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please join the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: newsletter TTB

 

Electronic Payment Mandate December 5, 2025 Introducing TTB’s New Distilled Spirits Formula Tool We’re excited to announce TTB’s new Distilled Spirits Formula Tool, now available at TTB.gov! This easy-to-use tool was built with distillers and importers in mind – giving you a quick answer to whether your product needs a formula approval before you submit your label application.

NSF latest news

NSF TIP Office Hours: Preparing your ART Proposal 11/25/2025   NSF TIP Office Hours: Preparing your ART Proposal

U.S. Department of State Weekly Digest Bulletin

 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov Before Their Meeting 11/30/2025   Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov Before Their Meeting 11/30/2025 11:56 AM EST Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

U.S. National Science Foundation Update

 

NSF expands opportunity to build capacity to accelerate research translation The new NSF Accelerating Research Translation funding opportunity is intentionally designed for a wide range of institutions of higher education, offering five tracks to address differing levels of research translation readiness

AEI's Rundown:US-Ukraine Talks Continue; Venezuela Pressure Mounts

 

The Rundown News and analysis from AEI's Foreign and Defense Policy team.

Scholar Insight

On Saturday, President Trump said on social media that Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed, amid a monthslong US force buildup in the Caribbean aimed at pressuring Nicolás Maduro. AEI’s Hal Brands notes:

“President Trump is currently trying to bring the coercive campaign against Maduro to a crescendo, in hopes of getting him to leave power without a fight. The challenge is that Maduro can’t really be confident of his future security, wealth, and freedom if he leaves Venezuela. If he doesn’t leave

peacefully, Trump will face a tough decision—whether to lose credibility by backing down or risk fracturing his political coalition with a war that he hasn’t really explained to the American people.”

AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION,update

 

Wednesday, December 17 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET | Online Register Webinar: New Opportunities to Use Technology to Combat Counterfeits U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently accepted a donation of a new "One Device" authentication tool that will be used at key ports to assist in identifying and stopping counterfeits. The webinar will explore what the One Device is and how it will be used. In addition, a brand owner (Cisco) will describe using the technology with brokers to increase the reach of counterfeit prevention.

U.S. Department of State,update

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian Presidential Office Head Andriy Yermak Remarks to Press
11/23/2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian Presidential Office Head Andriy Yermak Remarks to Press
11/23/2025 01:32 PM EST

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian Presidential Office Head

Geneva, Switzerland

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Federal Reserve Board Notification ,update

 

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Steel Newco, Inc https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/orders20251125a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

AEI's Rundown:Venezuela’s Maduro Designated a Foreign Terrorist; Ukraine Negotiations in Geneva

 

The Rundown News and analysis from AEI's Foreign and Defense Policy team.

Scholar Insight

US and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva to continue negotiations over the leaked Trump administration 28-point peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. AEI’s Dalibor Rohac notes:

“The administration’s approach continues to raise questions. Is the 28-point plan, with its echoes of Russian propaganda, the official position of the US government? If so, why does it contain demands that risk jeopardizing long-standing US security interests in Europe, including NATO’s open-door

U.S. Department of State,update

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Kombos 11/17/2025 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Kombos 11/17/2025 02:47 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Kombos hide Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Kombos Readout

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service,update

 

The following GAIN reports were released on November 20, 2025. _______     Australia: Grain and Feed Update

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FERERAL RESERVE SYSTEM,U.S.A's news update

 

Federal Reserve announces College Fed Challenge winners https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20251121b.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Annual Report Report to Congress on operations of the Board during the year.

U.S. Department of State,update

Joint Statement on the 3+1 Energy Ministerial in Athens, Greece
11/06/2025


Joint Statement on the 3+1 Energy Ministerial in Athens, Greece
11/06/2025 12:59 PM EST



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Joint Statement on the 3+1 Energy Ministerial in Athens, Greece


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The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States, the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel on the occasion of today’s 3+1 Energy Ministerial:

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AEI's Rundown :Beijing-Tokyo Tensions High over Taiwan; Chile’s Conservatives Win Big

 

The Rundown News and analysis from AEI's Foreign and Defense Policy team.

Scholar Insight

Last week, Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa visited Washington and became the first Syrian head of state since 1946 to visit the White House. AEI’s Danielle Pletka notes:

“If appearances are any guide, the ‘attractive’ Syrian president and ex-member of al Qaeda Ahmad al Sharaa had a great visit to Washington. However, amid concerns about the role of terrorists in the new Syrian army, and the rights of Syrian minorities under the new government, Sharaa failed at job number one—persuading Congress to fully repeal the so-called

Caesar sanctions on Syria. Still, it’s early days for the nominally reformed terrorist, and many hope that Sharaa will be the leader that will finally bring Syria back into the community of civilized nations.”

American Apparel & Footwear Association,update

 

AAFA EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE JOIN AAFA IN LONG BEACH, CA! November-December