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OPINION: Patient care and the AI age

Of all the areas in which artificial intelligence promises to improve outcomes, few seem as important as patient care.


Senator Joni Ernst recognizes Staats Awards as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who chairs the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Staats Awards of Henry County as her Small Business of the Week.


Senator Schmitt urges legislative action on free speech at Senate Commerce Committee hearing

Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) led a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans” in Washington, D.C. In his opening statement, Schmitt called for legislative action to protect...


Senate committee examines EPA chemical reviews and U.S. role in global nuclear leadership

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman for Assistant Administrator for Toxic...


Weekend Interview: Shanker Singham on Beating Trade Distortions to Unlock Growth

Global trade debates have risen over stalled multilateral talks and rising domestic barriers that tilt markets.


Senate Aging Committee examines risks of foreign-made generics and supply chain vulnerabilities

Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing focused on closing legal loopholes related to the safety of generic drugs and improving the pharmaceutical supply chain in the United States.


ICE continues arrests of criminal illegal aliens during government shutdown

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continue to carry out arrests of individuals described as dangerous criminal illegal aliens.


Senator Cassidy criticizes AMA over CPT code fees and impact on health care costs

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Medical Association (AMA) for its control over the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system.


Venezuelan national pleads guilty to firearms charges in New Mexico

A Venezuelan national suspected of being part of the Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal organization, has pleaded guilty to illegal firearms possession and conspiracy to destroy evidence in New Mexico.


Senator Cruz addresses concerns over government influence on tech companies at Senate hearing

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) raised concerns about government interference in free speech through what he called “jawboning.”...


Senate committee reviews nominees for NRC and EPA leadership roles

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic...


Senate committee to examine government influence on tech company content moderation

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee hearing for October 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST.


Chairman Cole urges Senate Democrats to end shutdown for appropriations progress

As the federal government shutdown entered its eighth day, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) called on Senate Democrats to end the stalemate and allow negotiations on appropriations bills to continue.


Polls indicate majority support for Trump administration's mass deportation policies

A recent set of national polls indicates that a majority of Americans support mass deportations of illegal immigrants, including those with criminal records.


Portland man sentenced to over 12 years for armed KeyBank robbery

A Portland man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after robbing a KeyBank branch with a loaded firearm.


Senate Aging Committee examines risks tied to reliance on foreign-made generic medicines

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging convened a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on the vulnerabilities in the United States’ pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly regarding generic drugs produced overseas.


Secretary Rubio discusses progress on hostage negotiations and Gaza ceasefire

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to the press on October 8, 2025, addressing ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages and the situation in Gaza.


Turner man sentenced to over 17 years for drug trafficking in central Oregon

A Turner, Oregon resident has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for drug trafficking, following a multi-agency investigation led by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.


FTC workshop to address impact of noncompete agreements on workers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a workshop focused on employee noncompete agreements.


Federal grand jury indicts two men for threats against ICE officer and spouse

Two men from out of state have been charged by a federal grand jury with making threats against a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer and his wife.