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US Government Proposes Easing Some Restrictions On Drones Traveling Long Distances

US Government Proposes Easing Some Restrictions On Drones Traveling Long Distances

A new federal rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of sight of the operator without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process. The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult. The industry has…MORE

President Of Wealthy Switzerland Rushes To Washington To Try To Avert Steep US Tariffs

President Of Wealthy Switzerland Rushes To Washington To Try To Avert Steep US Tariffs

GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s president and other top officials are traveling to Washington in a hastily arranged trip aimed at striking a deal with the Trump administration over steep tariffs. The proposed tariffs have cast a pall over Swiss industries, such as chocolates and watchmaking. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is leading a delegation to the…MORE

Texas Democrats Who Left State Prevent Vote Over Trump’s Efforts To Add GOP Seats

Texas Democrats Who Left State Prevent Vote Over Trump’s Efforts To Add GOP Seats

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump. The map would shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as Trump’s political standing falters. After dozens of Democrats left the state, the Republican-dominated House was unable…MORE