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Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on the BEAD Program

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“In 2021, Congress created the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to expand Americans’ access to high-speed internet. But, years later, because of the prior Administration’s woke mandates, favoritism towards certain technologies, and burdensome regulations, the program has not connected a single person to the internet and is in dire need of a readjustment. “Under my leadership...

Remarks by Secretary Lutnick on TSMC Investment Announcement

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SECRETARY LUTNICK: So, I’m thrilled to be here today, because President Trump has made it a fundamental objective to bring semiconductor chip manufacturing home to America. Under the Biden administration, TSMC received a $6 billion grant, and that encouraged them to build $65 billion. So, America gave TSMC 10 percent of the money to build here. And now you’re seeing the power of Donald Trump’s...

Plan for Extreme Cold Before It Arrives

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Extreme cold weather is dangerous and should be taken seriously. Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the United States. Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in traffic accidents related to slippery roads from winter storms. To ensure your safety and the safety of others, know when to expect cold weather in your area. Always check the forecast at weather...

President Trump's Inaugural Address

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President Donald J. Trump's Inaugural Address in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. Read President Trump's Inaugural Address

Robots and AI Are Working Together to Bring You Better Medicines, Shampoo and More

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Every time you squeeze toothpaste onto your toothbrush, spray perfume on your skin, or swallow a pill, you’re using the result of a carefully crafted recipe made in a lab. These are called formulations. Formulations aren’t just simple mixtures — they’re complex arrangements of ingredients designed to work together in specific ways. Getting the recipe right can mean the difference between a product...

NOAA satellites were pivotal in the rescue of 411 lives in 2024

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The same NOAA satellites that followed the moon’s shadow along the path of the Total Solar Eclipse and tracked Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, also helped rescue 411 people from life-threatening situations in the U.S. and its surrounding waters last year. NOAA’s polar-orbiting and geostationary satellites are part of the global Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking System, or COSPAS...