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DOGE announces termination of $13.8M DEI contract

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of 262 federal contracts, which had a ceiling value of $1.2 billion.


DOGE cancels 242 contracts with a ceiling value of $646M

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of 242 contracts, with a total ceiling value of $646 million, resulting in savings of $200 million.


DOGE announces cancellation of USPS contract for 'Negotiation Skills Training'

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that the U.S. Postal Service reviewed 8,639 contracts, leading to the cancellation or modification of 1,076 contracts and resulting in $188.5 million in savings.


DOGE announces Americans will save more than $11 billion from new deregulatory actions

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has implemented 47 deregulatory actions, which are projected to save Americans more than $11 billion.


FTC adds defendants in case against Growth Cave scam

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expanded its legal action against the Growth Cave business opportunity and credit repair scheme by filing an amended complaint.


Family unity, sustainability fuel NIRSA’s rise as Ecuador’s top tuna exporter

NIRSA (Negocios Industriales Real S.A.), Ecuador's leading tuna supplier, has attributed its position as the country's top exporter to family unity and a commitment to sustainability.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Congressman Bacon Supports Ukraine, Freedom, and the Cyber Fight

In a wide-ranging interview, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE)—retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general and former NATO Commander—draws on decades of military and intelligence experience to make a case for stronger U.S. support for Ukraine.


Melania Trump joins president at signing ceremony for 'TAKE IT DOWN' Act

First Lady Melania Trump accompanied President Donald J. Trump at the White House Rose Garden for the signing of S.146, known as the "TAKE IT DOWN" Act.


Task force announces second hearing on JFK files

The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, led by Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), has announced a second hearing focused on the JFK assassination files.


Tennessee woman pleads guilty in property fraud involving fake deed transfers

A Tennessee woman, Alicia England, 32, from Chattanooga, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.


Livingston woman sentenced for drug distribution involvement

A Livingston woman has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to drug and firearm charges.


Lawmakers question Harvard's ties to Chinese military-linked universities

Lawmakers have raised concerns over Harvard University's partnerships with foreign entities linked to national security and ethical issues.


Latham man indicted for attempted coercion involving minor

Nathaniel Drescher, a 41-year-old resident of Latham, New York, was arraigned last Thursday following an indictment on charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.


Maryland man faces new charges including identity theft and passport fraud

A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment against Brendyn Andrew, 33, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Dominique Collins, 37, of Stafford, Virginia.


Man sentenced to 12 years for orchestrating home invasion from prison

Sean Patrick Curtis, aged 29, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for orchestrating a home invasion while already serving a state sentence.


Trump signs TAKE IT DOWN Act into law targeting digital exploitation

President Donald J. Trump has signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law, marking a significant step in combating digital exploitation.


Labor Department returns to previous independent contractor standard

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on May 1, 2025, that it will not enforce the Biden administration’s 2024 independent contractor rule while considering a new rule.


Westwego woman pleads guilty to unemployment insurance fraud conspiracy

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Reha Janee Arvie, 34, from Westwego, Louisiana, has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.


AIA calls for support of reconciliation package for national security and job growth

AIA President and CEO Eric Fanning has called on the House of Representatives to approve a reconciliation package aimed at enhancing America's defense industrial base and modernizing the air traffic control system.


Trump signs 'TAKE IT DOWN' Act targeting nonconsensual deepfake content

On May 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law S. 146, known as the "Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act" or the "TAKE IT DOWN" Act.