On March 20, 2026, the White House released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. The framework sets forth legislative recommendations for seven policy areas:...more
4/14/2026
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On February 13, 2026, United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the creation of the Business Operators for National Defense program ("BOND") through a video released to social media....more
2/16/2026
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The President’s January 7 Executive Order threatened penalties for contractors that were both "underperforming" and engaged in stock buybacks or other distributions....more
2/13/2026
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“Project Vault” is a first of its kind $12 billion strategic stockpile for critical minerals. By pairing Export-Import Bank financing with private capital, the Trump Administration is effectively underwriting demand and...more
2/4/2026
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A series of recent actions from the White House, Congress, and the Pentagon have sent an unusually strong signal to major defense contractors and market entrants that seek to compete in the defense ecosystem....more
1/19/2026
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The U.S. and Japan have signed a new Framework for Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths, committing to coordinated investment, processing, and stockpiling to reduce single-point exposure crucial to...more
10/29/2025
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Baker Botts was proud once again to partner with Rice University’s Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES) for the 9th Annual Energy Summit, held October 7–8 in Houston. This year’s theme — “Resilience in Energy...more
10/23/2025
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