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United States congratulates José Antonio Kast on Chilean presidential victory

The United States has extended congratulations to José Antonio Kast on his election as President of Chile.


United States and Japan strengthen economic security ties with Pax Silica preamble

The United States and Japan are set to sign a joint preamble in Washington, D.C., ahead of the Pax Silica Summit.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Maduro’s relatives and Venezuelan oil sector

The United States announced new sanctions against four individuals and six entities for supporting Nicolás Maduro's government in Venezuela.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets Bolivian Foreign Minister Aramayo in Washington

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


VA announces plans to reorganize Veterans Health Administration management

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to reorganize the management structure of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).


Weekend Interview: Tom Schatz Targets a Medicare Office He Says Wastes Billions

Health care costs are climbing while Medicare’s finances grow tighter, and Washington often answers with new programs that promise savings without consequences when results fall short.


CBP promotes Global Entry and highlights internal operation in December social media posts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) used its official account on December 19, 2025 to promote its Global Entry program and share updates about internal activities.


CBP shares multiple updates via social media on December 19, 2025

On December 19, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released several tweets containing external links.


U.S.-Africa space training meeting launches collaboration ahead of NewSpace Africa Conference

Senior Bureau Official Ambassador Jonathan Pratt from the Bureau of African Affairs led the inaugural U.S.-Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets DRC Foreign Minister Wagner on UN Security Council role

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner in Washington, DC.


U.S. extends greetings to Bhutan on National Day

The United States has extended greetings to Bhutan on the occasion of its National Day, which is observed on December 17.


U.S existing-home sales edge higher as inventory tightens

Existing-home sales in the United States rose by 0.5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.13 million, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).


Senate confirms EPA administrators and TVA board members after EPW Committee approval

The U.S. Senate has confirmed six nominees to key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), following favorable reports from the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee earlier...


DHS criticizes Fairfax County over release of suspect who allegedly committed murder

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has criticized Fairfax County’s sanctuary policies after an incident in which Marvin Fernando Morales-Ortez, a Salvadoran national living illegally in the United States, was released from jail and...


CBP reports arrest of Mexican national with prior offenses in Chicago

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported via social media the arrest of a Mexican national with previous offenses in Chicago on December 19, 2025.


AFSA comments on CFPB's small business lending data collection proposal

The American Financial Services Association has submitted feedback on the CFPB's proposed changes to small business lending data collection rules.


NFIB files amicus brief in Supreme Court case on Federal Arbitration Act exemption

NFIB has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case Flowers Foods, Inc., et al. v. Angelo Brock.


CFTC grants time-limited no-action relief to Small Exchange Inc. on dormancy procedures

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight has issued a no-action letter to Small Exchange Inc., a designated contract market.


CFTC withdraws old digital assets guidance amid evolving crypto market

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced the withdrawal of outdated guidance concerning the actual delivery of virtual currencies.


CFTC staff issues no-action letter on data requirements to ease regulatory burden

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight announced a no-action position on certain data requirements under Part 43 and Part 45 of the CFTC’s regulations.