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Secretary McMahon names new leaders to oversee national student assessment board

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the appointment of Tennessee Representative Mark White as the new Chair of the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB).


Federal agencies find Minnesota violated Title IX over participation rules in school athletics

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights have found that the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)...


Department of Education investigates Fairfax County Public Schools over alleged abortion facilitation

The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has started an enforcement action against Fairfax County Public Schools following reports that school staff may have facilitated abortion services for students without...


U.S. Department of Education names 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars

The U.S. Department of Education announced that 161 high school seniors have been named as 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars.


FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak to speak at Pacific Northwest Antitrust Conference

Commissioner Melissa Holyoak of the Federal Trade Commission will deliver the opening remarks and keynote address at the Pacific Northwest Antitrust Conference.


FAA and Singapore’s CAAS expand safety agreement to streamline aircraft modification approvals

On September 23, 2025, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) signed an enhanced Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement–Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness (BASA-IPA).


Interior opens millions of acres for coal leasing under Trump administration directive

The Department of the Interior has announced it will open 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal leasing, a move that significantly increases the amount of land available for coal development compared to previous benchmarks set by the One Big...


United States congratulates China on its National Day anniversary

On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the United States has extended its congratulations to the people of China.


DHS announces over 1,000 arrests under Operation Midway Blitz in Illinois

More than 1,000 individuals described as illegal aliens have been arrested in Illinois since the launch of Operation Midway Blitz, according to an announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


White House warns of $15 billion weekly GDP loss if government shuts down

As a government shutdown looms, the Council of Economic Advisers has warned that the United States could lose $15 billion in gross domestic product for each week the shutdown continues.


Senator Markey questions use of SBA resources for alleged partisan messaging during shutdown

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey has raised concerns over the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) conduct during the ongoing government shutdown, alleging that the agency is being used for partisan purposes.


NFIB economist discusses small business hiring challenges amid high economic uncertainty

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss current challenges facing small business owners in the United States.


White House submits new nominations and withdrawal to Senate

On October 2, 2025, the White House announced a series of nominations and one withdrawal sent to the United States Senate for consideration.


ICE continues arrests during government shutdown amid funding dispute

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to make arrests of individuals involved in serious crimes, despite a government shutdown.


State Department report highlights China's role in global human trafficking

The U.S. State Department has published its annual report on human trafficking, listing China among 13 countries with a consistent pattern of trafficking activities.


Two alleged undocumented immigrants charged after using vehicles against ICE officers near Chicago

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were targeted in two separate vehicular assaults in the Chicago metropolitan area on October 1, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


NFIB report shows persistent labor shortages among small businesses in September

In September, 32% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).


OPINION: Feds need different approach to Colorado River

This month’s withdrawal of President Trump’s nominee to head the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) provides an opportunity, not just for a new nominee but for a new approach to the whole Colorado River management mess.


Senators seek answers from tech firms over child safety on AI platforms

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Josh Hawley have raised concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms used by children.


Chairman Cole blames Senate Democrats for ongoing government shutdown

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) appeared on Fox Business’s “Mornings with Maria” to address the ongoing government shutdown, which he attributed to Senate Democrats.