PBGC News and Updates
Trump-aligned Freedom 250 draws sponsors with federal business interests
As Washington stages some of the most visible events tied to the U.S. 250th birthday, corporate sponsorship is helping shape the public celebration on the National Mall. The backing includes ...
U.S. permit delays put $121 billion renewable pipeline at risk
Rising electricity demand tied to data centers and artificial intelligence is increasing pressure on the U.S. to add new power capacity. Delays in federal permitting are now threatening more than ...
Phoenix Tailings secures conditional Pentagon loan commitment for U.S. rare earth plant
Phoenix Tailings is advancing a larger domestic rare earth supply chain push with a planned midstream processing facility in the U.S. The project is designed to support both military and ...
PBGC assumes three First Brands pension plans, keeps full benefits for 1,630 retirees
Following First Brands' bankruptcy proceedings, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation takes over three terminated pension plans tied to the company's affiliates. The federal agency says current ...
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launches partial claim program for at-risk home loans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is introducing a new mortgage relief tool aimed at helping Veterans who are struggling financially remain in their homes. The program follows legislation ...
U.S. Treasury sanctions FDLR and M23 commanders over DRC conflict
Washington is tightening financial pressure on armed actors in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as violence, displacement and supply chain concerns continue to unsettle the region. The new ...
U.S. sanctions target Iran-linked procurement network tied to technology fraud
Washington is expanding pressure on Iran by targeting a network accused of deceiving American companies to obtain sensitive equipment for military use. The action focuses on people and entities ...
