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Dominican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Dominican national living in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported.


Senate confirms Susan Monarez as CDC Director after close vote

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Susan Monarez as the new Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with a vote of 51 to 47.


Senate committee reviews USDA reorganization plan amid calls for accountability

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry convened a hearing to review the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) reorganization proposal.


Donald J. Trump questions Josh Hawley's Senate vote in recent Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple messages on July 30, 2025 criticizing Senator Josh Hawley's recent Senate actions and sharing related links via Truth Social.


Warwick man pleads guilty in federal court to cocaine trafficking charge

A Warwick resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.


Buffalo man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution and gun charges

A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving fentanyl distribution and illegal firearm possession.


Georgia man sentenced for laundering proceeds from romance and inheritance scams

A Georgia man has been sentenced to five years of probation, including two years of home confinement, for his role in laundering money obtained through internet scams.


Senate panel advances major veteran support bills including ACCESS Act

The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), has approved 24 bills aimed at supporting veterans, caregivers, and survivors.


Weekend Interview: Denis Mandich on Quantum Security, China, and the Race to Protect America's Future

The Chinese government is accelerating its development of quantum technologies, and American national security experts are warning that the future of encryption, digital privacy and economic dominance hang in the balance.


Secretary Rubio meets Egyptian foreign minister to discuss Middle East peace and Sudan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on July 30, 2025.


Sen. Moran on new tax credit policies: 'Supporting Kansas, its people and its economy, has always been my priority'

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran emphasized the importance of prioritizing Kansas manufacturers and local businesses as Congress formulates new tax credit policies and supply chain regulations.


Sen. Husted: Foreign tax credit restrictions protect 'U.S. manufacturers from unfair foreign competition'

Jon Husted, a U.S. senator, said in an interview that new restrictions on tax credits are intended to block adversarial nations from accessing taxpayer funds and to strengthen domestic supply chains.


OPINION: Miracle or Mirage—Zohran Mamdani’s blueprint for New York City is bold, but what happens if he cannot deliver?

State Representative Zohran Mamdani’s bid for New York City mayor shifts the city’s political center of gravity.


Duffy initiates conference for upcoming surface transportation reauthorization

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has initiated efforts to prepare for the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization process.


Duffy announces $488M BUILD grants for U.S. infrastructure projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the allocation of $488 million in awards through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program.


Transportation Secretary hosts conference ahead of surface transportation reauthorization

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy convened a conference in Washington, D.C., gathering Congressional members and infrastructure stakeholders to discuss priorities for the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization process.


Faa proposes $88,108 penalty against Bridgewater State University for record-keeping failures

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an $88,108 civil penalty against Bridgewater State University.


VA announces $800M boost for health facility upgrades in 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an additional allocation of $800 million for infrastructure improvements within the current fiscal year.


Department of Defense awards $49M grant for school at Altus Air Force Base

The Department of Defense has awarded Altus Public Schools a grant of $49,211,667 for the construction of the new L. Mendel Rivers Elementary School at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma.


Defense Secretary Hegseth discusses U.S.-Philippines relations with President Marcos

On July 21, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to discuss progress in accelerating the defense relationship and reestablishing deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region.