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Defense Secretary discusses bilateral relations with Bahrain Crown Prince

On June 1, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a phone conversation with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.


Rubio discusses international issues with Saudi foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.


US congratulates Karol Nawrocki on winning Polish presidential election

The United States has extended its congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on his election as President of the Republic of Poland.


Labor Department launches opinion letter program across five key agencies

The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced an opinion letter program to enhance compliance assistance, providing clarity on federal labor laws for workers, employers, and stakeholders.


Education department launches Title IX investigations at university and public schools

The U.S. Department of Education has declared June as 'Title IX Month' to commemorate the fifty-third anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments (1972).


Arizona Legislature passes bill targeting antisemitism in education

The Arizona House has given final approval to HB2867, known as the Antisemitism in Education Act.


ITI urges White House to prioritize federal strategy for artificial intelligence development

As the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) develops its 2025 Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan, the global tech trade association ITI has urged OSTP to prioritize a federal R&D strategy.


Cdt opposes policies affecting free expression and civil liberties

At a time of significant technical and policy changes, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) continues to focus on promoting civil rights and liberties in the digital age.


Crane introduces bill for mine cleanup oversight in rural Arizona

Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025.


Court ruling sparks debate over biometric unlocking and Fifth Amendment rights

In January, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in U.S. v. Brown that the FBI violated the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination when it compelled a man to unlock his phone with his thumbprint.


Cms discusses digital health ecosystem with stakeholders

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently held an in-person listening session to discuss the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information (RFI).


CMS rescinds July 2022 EMTALA guidance on pregnancy-related emergencies

The Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has announced the rescission of guidance issued in July 2022.


DOJ OIG finds challenges in COPS Hiring Program implementation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), led by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz, has released a report concerning the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services...


Newark Airport runway reopens early after collaborative effort

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy held a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport to mark the reopening of Runway 4L-22R, completed nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.


Restoration News reveals gas prices have dropped under President Trump

Restoration News announced a decline in average U.S. gasoline prices under President Trump, attributing the decrease to his pro-energy policies in a recent article.


AFSA submits comments opposing expanded interpretation of Holder Rule

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has announced its submission of comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), opposing expanded interpretations of the Holder Rule.


Man sentenced to prison for series of armed robberies near Anacostia Park

David Crocker, a 25-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for committing multiple armed robberies near Anacostia Park in 2023.


Senator Cassidy discusses future steps for OMUFA reauthorization during committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing on the reauthorization of the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA).


Baltimore man receives over eight-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

Donald McDuffin Williams, a 50-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to 104 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Senate sets hearing for Bryan Bedford's FAA nomination

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a nomination hearing for Bryan Bedford to become the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).