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# AARR Weekly Digest Newsletter from Saturday November 15, 2025
- URL: https://aarr.org/weekly-digest-2025-11-15/
- Published: 2025-11-15T09:50:05.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T13:25:19.000Z
- Description: A weekly digest of the latest News, Advocacy, and People articles delivered every Saturday morning. Published on Saturday November 15, 2025.
- Author: AARR Staff
- Tags: #Newsletter

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[News](https://aarr.org/news/) \- Nov 14, 2025

### Scott Bessent Outlines Trump's H-1B Visa Plan to Train Americans

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains President Trump's H-1B visa plan to temporarily bring skilled foreign workers to train Americans. This 'knowledge transfer' aims to rebuild U.S. manufacturing in sectors like semiconductors. [Read more...](https://aarr.org/scott-bessent-trump-h1b-visa-train-americans/)

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[News](https://aarr.org/news/) \- Nov 14, 2025

### Trump Administration Unlocks Alaska Oil Potential with Rule Reversal

The Trump administration finalized a rule on Nov. 13 to revoke Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling, unlocking over 13 million acres. This move aims to boost U.S. energy security and create jobs in North Slope communities. [Read more...](https://aarr.org/trump-administration-alaska-oil-drilling-reversal/)

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[News](https://aarr.org/news/) \- Nov 13, 2025

### Congress Exposes CCP's Predatory Control Over Critical Minerals Market

A bipartisan congressional report exposes the CCP's manipulation of critical minerals markets, threatening U.S. jobs and security. Rep. John Moolenaar warns of China's economic control, urging swift action. [Read more...](https://aarr.org/congress-exposes-ccp-predatory-control-minerals-market/)

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![](https://aarr.org/content/images/2025/11/aarr-org-california-revokes-17000-illegal-commercial-driver-licenses.jpg)

[News](https://aarr.org/news/) \- Nov 13, 2025

### California Strips 17,000 Illegal Commercial Licenses in DOT Crackdown

California revoked 17,000 illegally issued commercial driver's licenses, as announced by the DOT on November 12\. Secretary Sean Duffy vows to ensure no unqualified drivers remain on U.S. roads. [Read more...](https://aarr.org/california-revokes-17000-illegal-commercial-licenses-dot/)

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![](https://aarr.org/content/images/2025/11/aarr-org-cbp-recruits-retired-agents-double-pay.jpg)

[News](https://aarr.org/news/) \- Nov 11, 2025

### CBP Recruits Retired Agents with Double Pay

CBP is rehiring retired Border Patrol agents and officers with full pay and benefits, as announced on November 7\. The initiative targets retirees from July 2020 to 2024 to boost experience and capacity. [Read more...](https://aarr.org/cbp-retired-agents-return-full-pay-benefits/)

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![](https://aarr.org/content/images/2025/11/aarr-org-senate-approves-funding-end-shutdown.jpg)

[News](https://aarr.org/news/) \- Nov 11, 2025

### Senate Approves Funding to End Record Government Shutdown

The Senate passed a funding bill on November 10 with a 60-40 vote to end the longest U.S. government shutdown. The measure now awaits House approval and President Trump's signature. [Read more...](https://aarr.org/senate-approves-funding-end-government-shutdown-2025/)

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![](https://aarr.org/content/images/2025/11/aarr-org-president-trump-orders-doj-investigate-meatpackers.jpg)

[News](https://aarr.org/news/) \- Nov 10, 2025

### Trump Orders DOJ Investigation into Meatpackers for Beef Price Fixing

President Trump has ordered a DOJ probe into meatpacking companies for alleged beef price fixing. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the antitrust investigation, working with USDA to protect consumers. [Read more...](https://aarr.org/trump-doj-investigation-meatpackers-beef-price-fixing/)