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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Ecuadorean Foreign Minister Sommerfeld in Washington

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Ecuadorean Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld in Washington, D.C., during the Critical Minerals Ministerial.


Congress approves five-bill appropriations package with bipartisan support

The U.S. Congress has approved a five-bill appropriations package, securing full-year funding for several federal departments and agencies for the 2026 fiscal year.


Sanders criticizes Trump administration for NIH cuts and high drug prices

Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), has released a report criticizing the Trump administration for cutting funding to medical research at the National Institutes of...


Brooklyn man charged after shooting near Manhattan playground leads to lockdown

A Brooklyn man has been charged in connection with a daytime shooting that occurred near Kelly Playground and a middle school in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.


Secretary Rubio meets Indian minister Jaishankar to boost cooperation on minerals and trade

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss strengthening cooperation between the United States and India.


DOE issues emergency order for New York grid after Winter Storm Fern

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an emergency order to address power outages in New York and nearby areas after Winter Storm Fern caused extreme cold and significant damage.


Energy Department issues emergency order for Carolinas’ grid after Winter Storm Fern

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an emergency order to address power grid challenges in North and South Carolina following Winter Storm Fern.


DOE issues emergency orders for backup power after Winter Storm Fern

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued two emergency orders to allow the use of backup power generation in the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas after Winter Storm Fern led to significant risks of blackouts in those regions.


Energy Department extends emergency grid orders for Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic before second winter storm

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended four emergency orders to support the power grids in the Carolinas and the Mid-Atlantic as another winter storm approaches.


Energy Department extends emergency order for New England ahead of major winter storm

The U.S. Department of Energy has extended an emergency order aimed at stabilizing the power grid in New England as another major winter storm approaches.


NAR opens applications for 2026 Good Neighbor Awards recognizing volunteerism

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has opened applications for its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards, which recognize real estate agents who show dedication to volunteer service and have a lasting impact on their communities. “Service is at the...


Massachusetts man charged after allegedly assaulting marshal during Syracuse arrest

Cedric E. Cundiff, a 67-year-old man from Massachusetts, appeared in federal court in Syracuse, New York, on charges of assaulting a federal officer with a knife.


Sandpiper Trading CEO on Ford’s Kentucky battery plans: ‘Increasingly close’ CATL partnership

Ford is set to incorporate Chinese company CATL's technology into its Kentucky plant for producing energy storage batteries.


Rep. Moolenaar on Ford-Xiaomi venture: 'Ford would be turning its back on American and allied partners'

The potential collaboration between Ford and Xiaomi raises concerns about increased US reliance on Chinese EV supply chains amidst existing trade tensions.


Deputy Secretary Landau and Sierra Leonean Foreign Minister Kabba discuss economic cooperation and migration

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Sierra Leonean Foreign Minister Timothy Musa Kabba in Washington, D.C., according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


Congress passes FY 2026 financial services appropriations bill with focus on taxpayer services

The U.S. Congress has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Act, following a 217 to 214 vote in the House of Representatives and a 71 to 29 vote in the Senate.


District of New Mexico files over 7,000 border-related cases during enforcement surge

In 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico charged 7,099 criminal cases connected to southern border enforcement efforts.


Congress passes FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act with increased funding

Congress has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act, which now awaits the President’s signature.


Philadelphia man sentenced to 16 years for sex trafficking minor

Walter Tharrington, a 32-year-old Philadelphia resident also known as “Black” and “Roaadblock,” has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for sex trafficking of a minor and possession of child pornography.


Congress approves FY 2026 appropriations bill covering labor, health care, education

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act with a vote of 217 to 214.