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Each October, National Wildlife Refuge Week highlights the network of public lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the National Wildlife Refuge System.

AIA congratulates Trump, Vance; pledges continued collaboration with administration

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning extended congratulations to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance following their inauguration.

Executive order emphasizes restoring death penalty as key deterrent

The White House has issued an executive order emphasizing the importance of capital punishment as a tool for deterring and punishing heinous crimes.

Federal hiring reforms aim for merit-based recruitment

The President of the United States has issued a new executive order aimed at reforming the federal hiring process to prioritize merit and practical skills.

President Biden grants pardons and commutes Leonard Peltier's sentence

President Joe Biden has announced a series of pardons and a commutation, citing various reasons for his decisions.

Trump designates Robert Salesses as acting Secretary of Defense

Mr. Robert Salesses has been designated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Acting Secretary of Defense.

US announces intent to withdraw from World Health Organization

The United States has announced its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing dissatisfaction with the organization's handling of global health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

EUCI co-founder: 'DeFi remains a niche phenomenon globally'

Marina Markezic, director and co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), said that decentralized finance (DeFi) remains a "niche globally," with European Union (EU) adoption above the global average but still lagging behind other...

Biden grants clemency to seven individuals highlighting second chances

President Joe Biden has announced a series of clemency actions, granting pardons to five individuals and commuting the sentences of two others.

Blinken discusses U.S.-Ukraine relations with Foreign Minister Sybiha

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Blinken discusses Gaza ceasefire and aid with Jordanian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, on January 19, 2025.

Blinken thanks Qatar's PM for mediation efforts in Gaza ceasefire

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Biden signs executive order to aid neglected American communities

When President Joe Biden assumed office, he observed that numerous American communities had been neglected.

Biden signs executive order for community comeback amid new economic development funding

President Biden is set to sign an Executive Order aimed at revitalizing economically distressed communities, marking a continuation of the administration's focus on supporting areas left behind by previous economic policies.

MEP Berger on stablecoins: 'Europe must not be left behind and should be an attractive hub for innovation'

Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Stefan Berger has emphasized the importance of Europe not being "left behind" in the global race for innovation concerning stablecoins.

Dutch AFM: Policy changes could 'increase regulatory divergence between the US and the EU'

The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has indicated that future policy developments in the United States and European Union could lead to increased "regulatory divergence," particularly in the areas of sustainability and crypto-assets.

Lawmakers call for probe into alleged misuse of PEPFAR funds

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, along with Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart and Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt, have expressed concern over the alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars within the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS...

Blinken discusses Gaza ceasefire with UAE foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

EPA finds no health risks from Moss Landing battery fire

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that air monitoring data near the Vistra Energy Battery Power Plant in Monterey Bay, California, does not indicate any public health risk.

US pledges $117 million for Lebanese security amid ceasefire efforts