FastTracks

DHS Fast-Tracks Border Wall Construction in Arizona and New Mexico with New Waivers Ignoring Environmental Laws

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The Department of Homeland Security has taken significant steps to expedite border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico by issuing three new waivers affecting approximately 36 miles of the project. These waivers, approved by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, allow the agency to sidestep certain environmental regulations to facilitate the building process. The waivers enable the Department to bypass laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act, which is designed to ensure thorough environmental assessments. By using this authority, DHS aims to minimize potential administrative delays in constructing physical barriers and related infrastructure at the … Read more

Federal Judge Denies Elon Musk’s Request to Halt OpenAI’s Shift to Profit Model, Fast-Tracks Trial

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OAKLAND, Calif. — In a significant legal development, a federal court has declined to issue a court order requested by entrepreneur Elon Musk to prevent OpenAI from changing its operational structure from a nonprofit to a for-profit organization. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, however, has agreed to fast-track the trial to investigate Musk’s allegations against the AI research company and its CEO Sam Altman. Elon Musk, one of the initial backers of OpenAI, initiated legal action against the company and Altman, accusing them of straying from their original non-profit mission. His legal action intensified … Read more