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House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued a statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown.

House Energy and Commerce Committee appoints Michael Essington as chief counsel

Congressman Brett Guthrie, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, has named Michael Essington as the new Chief Counsel for the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Tennessee man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation offenses

A man from Nashville, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for crimes related to the sexual exploitation of children.

Durbin challenges Trump Administration's immigration enforcement tactics in Chicago

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has released a video that details what he describes as abuses by federal immigration agencies in Chicago under directives from the Trump...

ICE arrests multiple individuals with criminal histories during Virginia operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested several individuals in Virginia as part of a statewide operation targeting people with criminal backgrounds, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

House committee leaders urge probe into CCP-linked tech threats

Chairmen from four key House committees have called on the Department of Commerce to investigate technology products linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), citing concerns over national security.

VA employees furloughed and veteran services cut amid ongoing government shutdown

Nearly 37,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have been furloughed or are working without pay as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown attributed to Democratic lawmakers.

United States congratulates Federated States of Micronesia on 39th independence anniversary

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of the Federated States of Micronesia on the occasion of their 39th anniversary of independence.

EPA cuts construction times for Tijuana River Valley cleanup projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a reduction in construction timelines for infrastructure projects aimed at addressing the sewage crisis in the Tijuana River Valley.

USDOT announces milestones in New York Penn Station transformation project

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the achievement of three significant milestones in the New York Penn Station Transformation Project, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2027.

CMS announces changes to improve Medicare efficiency and reduce waste

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries while reducing unnecessary spending.

Medicare announces policy changes in CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule final rule

By Federal Newswire | Nov 1, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the final rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), effective January 1, 2026.

OPINION: NCEA briefing warns of looming copper crisis and Chinese dominance in mining industry

By Federal Newswire Editorial Board | Oct 31, 2025

At a Capitol Hill briefing on Oct. 21 hosted by the National Coalition for Energy Analytics (NCEA), a panel of mining and energy experts joined Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) to issue a stark warning about the global mining industry’s trajectory—particularly the mounting threat of a copper shortfall and China’s growing control over critical minerals supply chains.

Choise.ai founder on crypto kiosk bans: 'Scammers used phones to trick people into using them'

Vladimir Gorbunov, founder of Choise.ai, expressed concerns over crypto ATM bans, suggesting they address symptoms rather than targeting scammers and consumer education.

USDA announces new release dates for key agricultural reports in November

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced the release dates for several important agricultural reports in November 2025.

Cassidy and Banks introduce bills targeting political influence in retirement plan management

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Jim Banks (R-IN) have introduced new legislation aimed at changing how retirement savings are managed for American workers.

White House public tours set to resume in December with holiday decorations

The White House will reopen for public tours starting Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Senate Democrats seek DOJ explanation over legality of deadly boat strikes ordered by Trump

All Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), have sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth meets Cambodian counterpart Tea Seiha on regional security

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Tea Seiha, in Kuala Lumpur on October 31.

Consumers’ Research urges agencies to drop First Street ties, support FEMA maps