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White House |
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On September 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump officially declared the week of September 17 to September 23 as Constitution Week, a yearly observance established by Congress in 1952 and 1956 to honor the U.S. Constitution and citizenship. This proclamation asks teachers, school leaders, and local officials to teach students about their rights and duties as citizens under the Constitution. The document also references earlier executive orders by the President aimed at protecting American citizenship, opposing certain educational programs, and prosecuting flag desecration, though these actions are separate from this proclamation. This matters because it encourages education about the Constitution and citizenship during a week that marks the 238th anniversary of the Constitution’s signing and leads up to the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026. Read full document →
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On September 18, 2025, the U.S. government and the United Kingdom government agreed to work together on new science and technology projects, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and quantum technology. This agreement, called a Memorandum of Understanding, is not a law and does not require spending money, but it sets a plan for both countries to share knowledge and support each other’s research. It affects scientists, technology companies, and workers in both countries by aiming to create new jobs and improve important technologies. The two governments plan to meet within six months to start this cooperation and check progress every year. This matters because it shows both countries want to stay leaders in important future technologies, but the agreement does not legally bind them or guarantee results. Read full document →
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Federal Register |
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rules for the years 2026 and 2027. These rules require companies that make or import gasoline and diesel fuel to include a certain amount of renewable fuels, like ethanol and biodiesel, in their products. The EPA is adjusting the rules to account for special exemptions given to small refineries from 2023 to 2025, which means those refineries did not have to meet some fuel blending requirements. Because of these exemptions, other companies will have extra credits (called RINs) they can use instead of blending new renewable fuel. To keep the amount of renewable fuel used on track, the EPA is proposing to increase the required blending percentages for 2026 and 2027 by either all or half of the exempted amounts, with a deadline for public comments by October 31, 2025. This matters because it helps ensure that renewable fuels continue to be used to reduce pollution and reliance on oil, which can affect air quality and energy security, and it may slightly change fuel prices for consumers. Read full document →
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