Energy
“Doubling our electricity grid. Home retrofits to lower your energy bills. More EV charging stations across the country. $400 million to help businesses cut energy costs.”
Official post · not independently verified
Tech
NASA said US citizens have "until 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 3, to submit their completed application materials".
Lead story
The White House said President Trump "announced the appointment of Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House Chief of Staff, succeeding Susie Wiles".
World
“Rewards for Justice is offering a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment, and associated personnel, such as those in the scientific community, or the movement of any of the above.”
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World
Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said it "designated eight money services businesses based in Canada that enable the Iranian regime."
World
“It is the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male & female.”
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World
“In total, the Russians used 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles, with all the missiles aimed at Kyiv and the surrounding region.”
“Nine people were injured, including one child.”
“We need interceptor missiles for our Patriots.”
Official post · not independently verified
World
“The U.S. strongly condemns the Hong Kong Court’s decision to once again sentence Joshua Wong for exercising his freedom of speech.”
“We call for his immediate release and that of all unjustly detained persons.”
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World
The governments of the United States, Armenia and Azerbaijan said officials "launched Trilateral Technical Planning Groups to advance the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), a multimodal transit route."
Central banks
In a speech at the International Monetary Fund, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said: "Net income earned on foreign investments has thus become the principal source of Japan's current account surplus".
Trade
“raised concerns about recent Chinese actions and underscored that progress depends on concrete results.”
“agricultural purchases, rare earths, and other critical minerals”
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Economy
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said "Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 165,000 in October, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent."
Regulation
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division said it closed its investigation of FOX's proposed acquisition of Roku, announced on June 15 at "approximately $22 billion".
Tech
“Today, we’re excited to welcome @POTUS to @NASAKennedy as we begin building a global stage worthy of America’s leadership in aerospace.”
Official post · not independently verified
Lead story
The White House said First Lady Melania Trump "gathered leaders from Russia and Ukraine at the White House today" after what it called the Oleshky ceasefire.
World
“Ukraine needs to move toward the new political infrastructure in the United States of America.”
“Our chances of receiving additional assistance from the United States of America may now increase”
“16 billion was withheld and not provided to Ukraine.”
Official post · not independently verified
World
“Today, I'm sanctioning eight entities and two individuals associated with the regime’s financial and shipping network, state-owned import and technical-support entities, and China-based suppliers of the regime's military forces.”
Official post · not independently verified
World
The State Department, with the FBI, DEA and Justice Department, said it is announcing reward offers "totaling up to $50 million" for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of three Tren de Aragua leaders: Yohan José Romero (up to $20 million), Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano (up to $15 million) and Juan Gabriel Rivas Núñez (up to $15 million).
World
“there is a new €437 million military assistance package from Spain.”
“critical infrastructure – energy, logistics, and railways.”
Official post · not independently verified
World
“SIGNED: Designating the Oval Office as a National Monument, protecting the historic office for good.”
Official post · not independently verified
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