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By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee about challenges facing family farms. He called for expanded domestic markets, support for renewable fuels, and action against anti-competitive practices. The National Farmers Union continues advocacy efforts through education and policy engagement.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Dick Durbin questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on birthright citizenship amid ongoing debate over proposed policy changes. The session highlighted challenges in verifying claims about alleged abuses of current laws.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse filed a court brief opposing President Trump's mass exemptions from hazardous air pollutant rules. The case questions whether proper legal procedures were followed for these exemptions under federal law.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Joni Ernst called for Senate passage of her bipartisan bill aimed at helping small businesses in the growing pet industry. The legislation would double loan limits for small manufacturers supporting pets. The Senate Small Business Committee continues its role in shaping fiscal policy.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced a new hearing focused on lowering U.S. health care costs by examining provider roles. The session is part of a broader effort addressing affordability issues within American health systems.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a hearing on March 11 about how diesel engine derates affect public safety in cold climates and farming operations. Witnesses described challenges faced by emergency responders in Alaska and farmers' reluctance toward new equipment due to reliability concerns.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
On March 11, 2026, the U.S. Secret Service recognized former Marine infantry members now serving within its ranks through several posts on social media.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
A Hillsborough County high school teacher has been sentenced for conspiring to provide firearms to a Trinidad-based criminal group. Shannon Nicole Samlalsingh received just over one year in federal prison after pleading guilty last year. Authorities say she bought guns under false pretenses that were later smuggled overseas.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
A Venezuelan national has been charged with assaulting a federal agent during an attempted arrest in Detroit after allegedly seizing an officer's firearm while resisting detention. Authorities say both agents involved sustained injuries but have been released from hospital care.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 11, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced a hearing focused on lessons from Winter Storm Fern. Lawmakers plan to discuss how reliable power sources met peak demand during extreme weather conditions.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
The Aerospace Industries Association welcomed an FAA program selecting companies for advanced aircraft testing. President Eric Fanning highlighted industry progress toward integrating autonomous flight into national airspace.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
A Las Cruces man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to possessing a stolen handgun while under felony indictment in Texas. Authorities say Stephen Gregory Smith admitted carrying the weapon outside a local gas station and will face supervised release after serving his sentence.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Four Illinois visitors have been fined $500 each and banned from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for one year after carving letters into cliffs and collecting rocks from the site. Officials say such acts threaten Michigan's natural landmarks.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography. Authorities say Steven Eric Prestwood possessed hundreds of violent images involving minors despite a previous conviction.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a Senate hearing examining new legislation aimed at improving diesel vehicle reliability during cold weather conditions. The bill seeks exemptions from certain EPA emission controls that have caused operational issues for drivers in rural areas.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Ming Xia has pled guilty to conspiracy charges related to money laundering from prostitution activities at spas he operated in New York's Capital Region. Authorities say he laundered over $2 million through various channels before being caught by federal investigators.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
A former Northwoods police officer has been convicted by a jury for assaulting a handcuffed man during an arrest in July 2023. Samuel Davis faces significant prison time after being found guilty on multiple federal charges related to civil rights violations.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali about regional stability and cooperation. The leaders discussed counterterrorism, economic growth, and long-term security in the Horn of Africa.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy led Republican senators in urging changes to a proposed federal heat rule affecting workplaces. The group argues current business practices already protect workers effectively without new mandates. The Senate HELP Committee plays a key role in shaping such policies.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
John Magee Gavin, a former Boston-area teacher, has been sentenced to ten years for coercing minors online and possessing child sexual abuse material. Authorities say he contacted multiple underage victims using Discord while working as an educator.
