In the past week, U.S. officials have confirmed two separate amphibious ready groups have been dispatched to the region amid ongoing fighting with Iran.
The grants will enable state and local officials to conduct operational exercises, perform staff background checks, and strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on March 19 that President Donald Trump was considering another oil release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
At least 10 companies secure access to 1.3 million acres of public lands in first lease offering since 2019 on the 23 million-acre National Petroleum Reserve.