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DHS announces arrest of illegal alien truck driver with fraudulent New York CDL

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of Anmol Anmol, an illegal alien from India who was found driving an 18-wheeler with a New York commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued under the name “No Name Given Anmol.” The...


National Association of Realtors responds to Senate confirmation of Jonathan McKernan

The United States Senate has confirmed Jonathan McKernan as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.


President issues proclamation for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Each October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the impact of breast cancer in the United States.


Senate passes bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act as part of defense bill

The United States Senate has passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025 (ROAD to Housing Act) as part of its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).


Senate passes Cassidy’s worker benefit bills; measures move on to House

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a set of bills introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.


Matthew L. Harvey sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of West Virginia

Matthew L. Harvey has been sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia.


Senator Collins opposes OMB plan for permanent federal worker layoffs

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who serves as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has issued a statement opposing a move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make permanent layoffs of federal workers who were furloughed during a...


Trump proclaims October 11 as General Pulaski Memorial Day in honor of Revolutionary War hero

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation marking October 11, 2025, as General Pulaski Memorial Day.


Senate passes fiscal year 2026 defense authorization act with bipartisan support

The United States Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with a vote of 77-20.


ICE places detainer on Salvadoran man convicted of child rape in Virginia

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an immigration detainer on Ricardo Leonel Mejia, a 35-year-old Salvadoran national convicted of raping an 11-year-old girl in Virginia.


Trump announces second deal with AstraZeneca for most-favored-nation drug pricing

President Donald J. Trump has announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca aimed at aligning American drug prices with those paid by other developed countries, known as the most-favored-nation (MFN) price.


Restaurant Law Center challenges NOAA’s seafood import ban under Marine Mammal Protection Act

The Restaurant Law Center, along with the National Fisheries Institute and several seafood suppliers, has filed a lawsuit against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding the implementation of the Marine Mammal...


Moolenaar calls for action after China expands rare earth export restrictions

Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar responded to reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping has expanded restrictions on rare earth exports.


Trump proclaims October 13 as day honoring United States Navy's 250th anniversary

Two hundred and fifty years after the Second Continental Congress established the United States Navy, President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation marking October 13, 2025, as a day to commemorate its founding.


President Trump announces major icebreaker deal with ships to be built in Texas

President Donald Trump has announced a new agreement to acquire four Finnish icebreakers and build seven more in the United States, with three of those vessels set for construction by Davie Defense in Galveston, Texas.


U.S. government opposes proposed UN global carbon tax for maritime shipping

The United States government has announced its opposition to a proposed global carbon tax being considered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United Nations agency.


Senator Cantwell urges Big Ten leaders to reconsider potential sale of athletic revenues

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has sent a letter to the presidents and chancellors of Big Ten Conference universities expressing concerns about reports that the...


Raw Bistro recalls frozen beef dog food over possible Salmonella contamination

Raw Bistro Pet Fare, based in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, has announced a voluntary recall of two sizes of its frozen beef dog food due to potential Salmonella contamination.


NFIB urges rejection of legislation impacting small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed concerns over legislation discussed during a U.S. Senate labor hearing, arguing it could negatively impact small businesses.


AHA urges Senate committee to improve medical supply chain

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has urged the Senate Special Committee on Aging to enhance the supply chain for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.