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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posts about voluntary departure, officer safety concerns

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued several posts on December 18, 2025 highlighting their enforcement activities.


CBP details border crossing card violation and leadership outreach in December updates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted several updates on X in mid-December 2025 about agency operations and enforcement actions.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details recent enforcement actions in December social media posts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several updates on December 18, 2025, describing enforcement actions involving Alexander Garcia-Vargas and Hernandez Valentin Santos.


House intelligence committee chairman updates anomalous health incidents investigation

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford has provided an update on the committee's ongoing investigation into how the Intelligence Community (IC) handled Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs).


House Republicans propose reforms targeting veteran education programs

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and several House Republicans have introduced a third series of bills aimed at reforming education and workforce programs for veterans.


House passes bill aiming to lower healthcare premiums and increase accountability

House Republicans have passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a set of reforms aimed at reducing health care premium costs, expanding access to affordable coverage, and increasing transparency in the health care system.


ICE announces removal of serious criminal offenders ahead of Christmas

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as serious criminal offenders who were living in the United States without legal status.


Durbin refers Trump administration immigration crackdown for DOJ investigation

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced on the Senate floor that he and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have submitted a criminal referral to the Justice Department.


Senate subcommittee reviews progress on $12.5B FAA air traffic control modernization

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, led a hearing with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford to review the FAA’s plan for modernizing air traffic...


Senate Aging Committee reviews year’s progress under Chairman Rick Scott

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, chaired by Senator Rick Scott, has released its 2025 Year in Review, outlining the committee’s activities aimed at improving the well-being and security of older Americans.


DHS arrests about 370 criminal illegal aliens in New Orleans operation

Since the start of Operation Catahoula Crunch on December 3, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has apprehended approximately 370 individuals in the New Orleans area.


Franklin driving school settles ADA violation allegations

The United States has reached a settlement with Spanky’s Driving Academy, Inc., based in Franklin, Tennessee, and its owner Chris Medina.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement criticizes local police cooperation decisions in recent posts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued several statements on December 18, criticizing local police decisions regarding cooperation with federal authorities and reporting an arrest in New Jersey.


House Budget Chairman calls for end of expanded Obamacare subsidies

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) has renewed his call for Republicans to oppose the extension of what he describes as "fraud-ridden" Obamacare subsidy expansions.


Court orders reinstatement and backpay for SBA employees after mass firings

A U.S. District Court has ruled to reinstate and provide backpay to workers at the Small Business Administration (SBA) who were dismissed earlier this year.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights recruitment success and addresses sanctuary city policies

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made several announcements on December 18, 2025 regarding its presence in sanctuary cities and successful personnel recruitment campaigns.


HHS proposes rules restricting certain gender-related medical treatments for minors

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new proposed regulations to restrict hospitals from performing what it calls "sex-rejecting procedures" on minors.


House Oversight Committee releases annual review detailing actions taken in 2025

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has released a report summarizing its activities and achievements during the first session of the 119th Congress.


Senator Durbin criticizes outgoing FBI deputy director Dan Bongino’s tenure

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a statement following the announcement that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will leave his position after serving less than a year.


CBP reports major cocaine seizure and record duty collections after policy shift

On December 18, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced both a large-scale cocaine seizure at Hidalgo, Texas Port of Entry and record-breaking duty collections following changes to import rules.