WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resource released the following testimony by Andrew Thaler, founder and CEO of Blackbeard Biologic - Science and Environmental Advisors, St. Michaels, Maryland, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Deep Dive: Examining the Regulatory and Statutory Barriers to Deep Sea Mining": * * * Mr. Chairman, Madam Ranking Member, and Members, good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to speak today. My name is Andr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Wide Acclaim for President Trump's Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Mr. Warsh is exceptionally well-prepared to lead the world's most influential central bank, with a distinguished background including degrees from Stanford University and Harvard Law   more