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Colorado State Patrol dragnet

The language crackdown is part of a broader Trump administration campaign that’s upending the trucking industry, a critical pillar of the U.S. economy.

The Commerce Committee recently approved nominees for leadership roles in the secretary’s office and key safety agencies, setting up confirmation votes as early as this month.

She will succeed retiring current CFO Stefan Kurschner, who will remain with DTNA through January, DTNA said.

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Dec. 10 but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.

A unit of BP was the high bidder in a U.S. auction for oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico, the first sale held during President Donald Trump’s second term.

The bipartisan Cargo Security Innovation Act would enhance agencies’ access to state-of-the-art technology for protecting against cargo theft. 

Cattle prices won’t rise as much as previously expected in 2026, as the closure of a Tyson Foods plant is seen loosening competition for scarce U.S. supplies.

Major First Brands investors have offloaded stakes in the bankrupt auto supplier’s debt, causing the value of its most senior loan to collapse and prompting it to pull forward a lender call.

Mexico’s Congress is set to vote this week on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s proposed tariffs on China, part of a broader plan to shield local producers and ease trade tensions with the U.S.

CVS raised its full-year profit forecast and said earnings would rise in 2026, a sign of hope as it navigates a turbulent retail environment and government scrutiny.

The U.S. housing market has weighed on Home Depot as high interest rates prompt consumers to remain on the sidelines for big-ticket purchases and projects that require financing.

Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco

A mother was in a Waymo self-driving taxi on her way to the University of California, San Francisco, medical center when she delivered her baby inside the robotaxi, Google parent Alphabet said.

Hogan tractors

Enterprise Buys Hogan to Enter Heavy-Duty Truck Sector

Best known for its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo passenger car rental and leasing brands, Enterprise already offered light- and medium-duty truck rental.

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Uber Pulls Back From EVs, Slashing Incentives for Drivers

A handful of states and cities have enacted rules requiring ride-hailing companies to rapidly electrify their fleets. Uber is pushing back, urging California regulators to delay enforcement.

Pepsi sodas on store shelf

PepsiCo Plans Layoffs as It Looks to Finish Elliott Talks

PepsiCo plans to review its North American supply chain as it wraps up negotiations with Elliott, according to sources. The company also warned workers of incoming “structural changes.”

Deere combine harvester

Deere Defends Prices After Trump Pushes for Cuts

The world’s biggest farm machinery maker said in a statement to Bloomberg that it “has kept focus on supporting our customers and helping them build for the long haul.” 

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