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Senate committee examines impact of Trump administration policies on electricity prices

Last week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, convened a roundtable to address the impact of Trump Administration policies on American electricity bills.


St. Francois County man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material

A man from St. Francois County, Missouri, has admitted in federal court to producing child sexual abuse material involving two underage girls.


Wilmington man sentenced to over 13 years for child sex trafficking offenses

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to 13.5 years in federal prison for luring a minor into sex trafficking and producing child sexual abuse material.


GAO: Up to $38 million wasted amid Education Department civil rights cuts under Trump

A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that the Trump administration’s actions at the Department of Education led to up to $38 million in wasted taxpayer funds and a significant reduction in civil rights enforcement for...


Ford expands use of Chinese battery technology at Kentucky plant

Ford Motor Company announces Ford Energy's creation focusing on battery energy storage utilizing Chinese technology at its Kentucky plant.


Financial Times reporter: US lawmakers expressing 'anger' over Ford, CATL battery deal

Ford's collaboration with China's CATL for battery production is facing congressional scrutiny due to concerns about reliance on Chinese technology and alleged military links.


Final defendant sentenced in $7.7 million pandemic relief fraud case

Eight people have been sentenced for their roles in a $7.7 million fraud scheme that targeted the Small Business Administration (SBA) and multiple state unemployment programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an announcement from United...


House passes bipartisan bills modernizing veteran education benefits

The House of Representatives has passed two bipartisan bills aimed at reforming and modernizing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education and workforce programs.


Detroit-area man sentenced to ten years for setting fires to commercial truck trailers

A Michigan man, Viorel Pricop, 67, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for setting fires to commercial truck trailers.


Bridge named after Marine honors sacrifice and community support

The family of Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez, a U.S. Marine who died in an on-duty accident in Okinawa, Japan, has honored his memory with the renaming of the SH 242 bridge over I-69 in Splendora, Texas.


Texas highways feature unique designations like FM, RM, loops, and business routes

Highway designations in Texas can be complex, with various types of roads such as Farm-to-Market (FM), Ranch-to-Market (RM), and even Business State Highways (BS).


Texas DOT advances major mobility projects statewide; receives federal transit grant

In November, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) made significant progress on transportation projects across the state.


Sacramento City College joins federal program for air traffic controller training

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Sacramento City College will join the Federal Aviation Administration’s Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI) program.


Permanent airspace restrictions set for helicopters near Reagan National after fatal crash

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions on helicopter and powered-lift aircraft operations in certain areas near Ronald Reagan Washington National...


Trump administration announces major FAA reorganization focused on safety and modernization

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced a major reorganization of the FAA, described as the largest in the agency’s history.


FAA and FBI establish no-drone zones for Super Bowl LX events

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has set up strict drone restrictions for Super Bowl LX, which will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.


Southern Utah man pleads guilty to wire fraud in multimillion-dollar investment scheme

A man from Washington County, Utah has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with an investment scheme that led more than 200 victims to invest over $89 million, resulting in losses exceeding $77 million.


U.S. cattle inventory shows slight decline according to USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has reported that the total number of cattle and calves on American farms was 86.2 million as of January 1, 2026.


DHS reports surge in threats against ICE officers amid rising tensions

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported a significant increase in threats and assaults against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.


DHS reports arrests of national security threats during first year under Trump administration

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported arrests of several individuals considered national security threats during the first year of the Trump administration.