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President Biden invokes U.S. Defense Production Act and cites “credible evidence” that the Japanese owner “might take action that threatens to impair national security.”

After ruling by Texas-based judge blocking sales of materials bought during the first Trump term, the Biden administration says it will halt their sale. 

The cash deal, when completed, would create a vertically integrated, North America-based construction materials provider.

Officials selected 14 projects for $428 million in grants.

The International Longshoremen’s Association halts work at East and Gulf coast ports, potentially impacting construction materials and equipment.

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador declared more than 200 sq miles including the facility to be a protected natural area.

A $1.2-million project to install a bird-friendly film on windows at Lakeside Center in Chicago is completed ahead of the fall migratory bird season. 

Added millions for AI platform and carbon reduction firm in new funding rounds will enable expanded development and plant installations

New program will support development of more accurate product content rating system to boost agency and contractor purchases of low-carbon construction materials.