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House China panel says China’s energy policy comments are ‘laughable’

The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has publicly criticized China's comments on American energy policy.


Rep. Guthrie says nuclear power key to meeting AI-era energy demand

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced that Chairman Brett Guthrie published an op-ed emphasizing the critical role of nuclear energy in meeting the increasing power demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI).


President Trump approves Ambler Road Project appeal by Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority

I approve the appeal made by the applicant Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) on June 6, 2025, under section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) and approve AIDEA’s 2016 revised...


Latin Kings gang member arrested for placing bounty on Border Patrol chief

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of Juan Espinoza Martinez, a member of the Latin Kings gang, in Burr Ridge, Illinois.


NFIB files amicus brief challenging FCC's reissued data privacy rule

NFIB has submitted an amicus brief in the case Ohio Telecom Association, et al. v. Federal Communications Commission, et al., which is currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.


Charles Neil Floyd sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney for Western District of Washington

Charles Neil Floyd was sworn in as the interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington on October 6, 2025.


White House marks German-American Day by highlighting historic ties

Nearly 250 years ago, German military officer Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben played a key role in shaping the U.S. Continental Army during the Revolutionary War at Valley Forge.


OFRA estimates gray wolf presence causes multimillion-dollar losses to cattle ranches

The Office for Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis (OFRA) has released a preliminary estimate regarding the economic losses that Northern cattle ranches may face due to gray wolves over the period from 2025 to 2034.


White House outlines new initiatives on Child Health Day

This Child Health Day, the White House highlighted ongoing efforts to address health challenges facing American children.


Senator Cantwell urges restoration of whistleblower reporting channels after federal funding halt

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has called on Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought to reverse a decision that restricts funding for...


Chicago gang member charged with soliciting murder-for-hire against federal official

An alleged leader of the Latin Kings street gang in Chicago has been charged with soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved in immigration enforcement operations.


Frank Bisignano named first CEO of IRS while remaining SSA Commissioner

Frank Bisignano, currently serving as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), according to an announcement made by U.S. Secretary of the...


DHS reports arrests in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz despite violence

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made several arrests in Chicago, Illinois over the weekend.


Trump orders National Guard deployment for protection amid unrest at federal sites in Illinois

Federal authorities have ordered the mobilization of at least 300 members of the Illinois National Guard to protect federal personnel and property in Illinois, particularly in Chicago.


CDC updates immunization schedules with new guidance on COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its immunization schedules for adults and children, shifting to an individual-based approach for COVID-19 vaccination and recommending that toddlers receive the varicella...


Senators introduce PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 to reauthorize federal oversight

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced the Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation’s Energy to assure Safety, or...


ICE and Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrest over 90 undocumented truck drivers during I-40 operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in cooperation with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), conducted a three-day operation along Interstate 40 in Oklahoma that resulted in the arrest of 120 individuals for immigration violations,...


CDC updates immunization schedules with new guidance on COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its immunization schedules for adults and children, introducing a shift to individual-based decision-making for COVID-19 vaccination and recommending standalone chickenpox...


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on foreign-made generic drug dependence

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have announced a hearing scheduled for October 8, 2025, focusing on the risks associated with America’s reliance on foreign-manufactured...


Gervais man charged with assaulting officer outside South Portland ICE office

A Gervais resident, Jairin Anzaldua-Ervin, 29, appeared in federal court following his arrest for allegedly assaulting a federal law enforcement officer near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland.