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First-time home buyer share drops as average age reaches new high

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reported a significant decline in the share of first-time home buyers, reaching a record low of 21%.


Former CEO Bradley Heppner charged with fraud related to collapse of GWG Holdings

Federal prosecutors in New York have charged Bradley Heppner, the founder of Beneficient and former chairman of GWG Holdings, Inc., with multiple counts including securities fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud,...


President Trump highlights initiatives supporting entrepreneurship during National Entrepreneurship Month

During National Entrepreneurship Month, President Donald J. Trump issued a statement recognizing the role of entrepreneurs in driving the United States economy.


White House issues presidential message honoring National Native American Heritage Month

This November, the White House released a statement marking National Native American Heritage Month.


White House reduces tariffs on Chinese goods after opioid control agreement

The White House announced a reduction in tariffs on certain products from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) following commitments by the Chinese government to address the flow of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, into the United States.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on Older Americans Act reauthorization

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will lead a hearing on November 5 to discuss the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and its impact on families affected by...


GOP leaders say Democrat shutdown has halted full SNAP food assistance

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), and House Agriculture Nutrition and Foreign...


ICE announces arrests of convicted criminals during ongoing government shutdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals described as "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" across the United States, according to an announcement made yesterday.


White House outlines priorities for strengthening U.S. critical infrastructure

The White House has released a statement recognizing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the nation’s systems and networks.


Merkley and Wyden seek answers from CMS over flawed Medicare Advantage provider-directory launch

U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have requested answers from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding problems with the launch of a new Medicare Advantage provider-directory tool.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on Older Americans Act reauthorization

Senator Rick Scott, chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will lead a hearing on November 5 focused on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA).


Dreyer's recalls select Häagen-Dazs mini bars over undeclared wheat allergen

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of certain Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars due to the possible presence of undeclared wheat.


SiluetaYa recalls tejocote root after FDA finds toxic yellow oleander

SiluetaYa has issued a recall for its tejocote root product after analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that the product appears to be Thevetia peruviana, commonly known as yellow oleander.


Senate Aging Committee plans hearing on FDA's process for rare disease treatments

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary.


United States commits $24 million in emergency aid after Hurricane Melissa

The United States has announced an initial commitment of $24 million in emergency aid to support recovery efforts in Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas, and Cuba following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.


Cassidy introduces bill to expand privacy protections for digital health data

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening privacy protections for Americans’ health data.


President issues statement recognizing National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

During National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the President issued a statement acknowledging the significant impact of Alzheimer’s disease on Americans and their families.


Seaside woman pleads guilty to stealing over $567K in pandemic jobless benefits

A Seaside, Oregon resident has admitted to stealing more than $567,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits from the Oregon Employment Department.


Department of Energy renews funding for national quantum information science research centers

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $625 million in funding to renew its five National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centers.


Canadian inmate pleads guilty to assaulting corrections officers at USP Allenwood

Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, a 27-year-old Canadian national from Ontario, pleaded guilty to several charges related to a violent assault on correctional officers at the United States Penitentiary Allenwood in 2020.