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Senate committee examines strategies for supporting veterans after military service

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, recently led a committee hearing focused on helping veterans achieve long-term success after their military service.


Multifamily developer confidence rises slightly but remains subdued according to NAHB survey

Confidence among multifamily housing developers showed a year-over-year increase in the third quarter, according to the latest Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).


Heritage Foundation senior fellow calls for tort reform: ‘Tort costs the average American family $5,215 per year’

Peter St. Onge, Ph.D., an economist and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said that the U.S. tort system places a burden on families and bankrupts small businesses.


Earth & Water Law partner, American Energy Institute CEO: ‘Environmental activism is now crossing the line into eco-terrorism and lawfare’

Aurelia S. Giacometto, Partner at Earth & Water Law, and Jason Isaac, Founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute, have expressed concerns over environmental activism in a joint op-ed.


Bartow County felon receives 10-year sentence for firing at police

Shane Jacquces Barfield, a convicted felon from Cartersville, Georgia, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after firing a stolen firearm at police officers.


Senator Luján questions agency independence during transportation board nominations

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, addressed concerns regarding the recent government shutdown and the independence of federal transportation agencies during a committee...


Thirty-eight charged after task force probes drug trafficking and violent crime in Middle Tennessee

Thirty-eight individuals have been charged with offenses including drug trafficking, carjacking, assault on law enforcement, use of firearms during violent crimes, unlawful possession of firearms, and immigration violations.


Cantwell and Schatz seek answers over delay of nearly $1B in tribal broadband grants

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Vice Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, have sent a letter to Commerce Department...


Most U.S metro areas see rising home prices in third quarter of 2025

Home prices increased in 77% of metropolitan areas across the United States during the third quarter of 2025, according to a new report from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


Stimson Center releases CORVI risk assessment highlighting climate challenges facing Aruba

The Stimson Center, a research organization based in Washington, D.C., has released the results of its Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Initiative (CORVI) assessment for Aruba.


NFIB urges Congress to repeal Corporate Transparency Act citing burden on small businesses

NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant recently discussed the impact of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements on small businesses during an appearance on The Lars Larson Show.


Justice Department removes Baltimore County from sanctuary jurisdiction list

The Department of Justice has announced that Baltimore County, Maryland, is no longer considered a sanctuary jurisdiction.


Vanguard Enterprises recalls Monarch Premium Kratom powder over possible salmonella contamination

Vanguard Enterprises, LLC., operating as Bedrock MFG in Boise, Idaho, has issued a recall for its Monarch Premium Kratom powder products due to potential Salmonella contamination.


First and Last Bakery recalls tomato sauces over potential botulism risk

First and Last Bakery, LLC, based in Hartford, Connecticut, has issued a recall for several tomato sauce products due to a potential health risk identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.


Olympus updates bronchoscope safety labeling after reports of injuries and death

Olympus Corporation has announced a voluntary global corrective action regarding the use of its bronchoscopes with laser therapy, argon plasma coagulation, and high-frequency cauterization equipment.


Moonlight Companies recalls peaches nationwide over possible listeria contamination

Moonlight Companies has announced a voluntary recall of its California-grown conventional yellow and white peaches due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.


Otsuka ICU Medical recalls mislabeled potassium chloride injection due to overdose risk

Otsuka ICU Medical LLC has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of its 20 mEq Potassium Chloride Injection.


CDC links Salmonella outbreak in seven states to moringa leaf supplement powder

A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to moringa leaf powder, an ingredient used in powdered supplements.


Supreme Produce recalls Moonlight peaches due to possible listeria contamination

Supreme Produce LLC has announced a voluntary recall of its Moonlight peaches due to concerns over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.


Treasury targets individuals aiding DPRK cybercrime-linked money laundering

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and two entities for their involvement in laundering funds from illicit North Korean activities, including cybercrime and...