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U.S. aims to promote exportation of artificial intelligence technology

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a foundational technology that...


Moran and Blumenthal propose COLA Act to adjust veterans' benefits for inflation

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bill aimed at ensuring veterans' benefits keep pace with inflation.


Donald J. Trump discusses U.S.-Japan trade and comments on Tulsi Gabbard's statements

Former President Donald J. Trump made several posts on July 23, 2025 via Truth Social discussing developments in U.S.-Japan trade relations and referencing remarks by Tulsi Gabbard regarding the Obama administration.


Trump signs order for neutral AI use in federal government

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) models used by the Federal government focus on truthfulness and ideological neutrality.


Rapid City man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Rapid City man for illegal firearm possession. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced William Janis, 25, to two and a half years in federal prison on July 21, 2025.


Cantwell seeks security reports from telecom giants after major cyber breach

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is seeking access to network security assessments conducted by Mandiant for AT&T and Verizon following the "Salt Typhoon" cyberattack.


Lynchburg store owner faces federal charges for alleged food stamp fraud

A Lynchburg store owner, Rajan Babbar, 59, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Charlottesville on charges related to food stamp and wire fraud.


Trump issues executive order targeting ideological bias in federal AI models

By the authority vested in him as President, Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order to address the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the federal government.


Trump orders acceleration of federal permitting for data center infrastructure

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Ftc collaborates with VA and AARP to discuss scams targeting military consumers

Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and AARP for a panel discussion on scams targeting military consumers.


Former daycare director sentenced for role in large-scale cocaine trafficking

A former daycare director from Laredo, Texas, has been sentenced for her involvement in a large-scale cocaine trafficking conspiracy.


Largest fentanyl seizure recorded in South Carolina leads to arrests

Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies have seized 156 pounds of fentanyl in South Carolina, marking the largest seizure of this drug in the state's history.


Senate Committee reviews nominations for key VA and DOL positions

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a committee hearing to consider nominees for key positions related to veterans' health and employment.


Chairman Comer subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell for prison deposition

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a subpoena to Ghislaine Maxwell for a deposition scheduled at the Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee on August 11, 2025.


House committee approves FY26 appropriations act focusing on national security

Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act with a vote of 35 to 27.


Construction company president charged with tax evasion and fraud schemes

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and IRS-CI Special Agent in Charge Harry T. Chavis, Jr., have announced charges against Nigel Kenneth Joseph.


Miami man sentenced for hiding millions in Swiss accounts

A Miami resident, Dan Rotta, has been sentenced to five years in prison for a scheme that defrauded the United States by hiding millions of dollars in Swiss bank accounts.


FTC hosts session on reducing drug prices through competition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Health and Human Services, are set to host a listening session on July 24, 2025.


Norwalk man sentenced to five years for drug trafficking

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Jelson Perez, also known as “Spank,” aged 42 from Norwalk, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Senator Cruz announces executive session agenda including key nominations

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced an upcoming Executive Session.