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White House submits key nominations to Senate including judicial and agency leadership roles

Robert Cekada of Florida has been nominated to serve as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.


Cherry Valley man receives seventeen-year sentence for drug distribution and gun possession

A Cherry Valley, Illinois man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm.


Two men sentenced for laundering millions from fraud schemes targeting over 125 victims

Two men originally from Nigeria were sentenced to prison in Charlotte, North Carolina, for laundering millions of dollars obtained through fraudulent schemes.


Former Philadelphia deputy sheriff pleads guilty to $145K bank fraud scheme

A former Philadelphia Deputy Sheriff, Darryl T. Wells, pleaded guilty to bank fraud on Tuesday in federal court.


Small business group welcomes clarity in new EPA water rule proposal

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) responded to a new proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army concerning the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS).


Trump finalizes economic and defense agreements with Saudi Arabia

President Donald J. Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia have finalized several agreements aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.


Hamden woman faces federal charges for alleged child sex trafficking

A Hamden woman has been charged with several federal offenses related to child sex trafficking, forced labor, and obstruction of justice.


Denton man receives over 14 years in prison for child exploitation crimes

A Denton man has been sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs of the Eastern District of Texas.


Corporation and CEO sentenced for multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud affecting nursing homes

KBWB Operations LLC, also known as Atrium Health and Senior Living, and its former chief executive officer Kevin Breslin were sentenced in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin after pleading guilty to health care fraud and...


Senate Aging Committee examines impact of Pacific Palisades wildfire on older adults

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and Senator Ron Johnson, who also chairs the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, conducted a field hearing in Pacific...


Mexican national sentenced for unlawful reentry in Eastern District of Oklahoma

Sergio Alejandro Olivas-Robledo, a 37-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to time served for unlawful reentry into the United States.


Chelsea painting business owner charged with multimillion-dollar tax evasion and loan fraud

A Chelsea business owner has been arrested on charges related to tax evasion and COVID-19 loan fraud.


Goshen man receives 15-year federal sentence for drug trafficking offenses

Orlando Rodriguez-Roman, a 43-year-old resident of Goshen, Indiana, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Chairman Walberg discusses need for innovation at hearing on future of higher education

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg addressed the topic of innovation in higher education during a hearing titled “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs.” In his opening statement,...


OMB releases $4.3 million for inspectors general council after Senate push

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has allocated $4,287,000 to the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), following efforts by Senators Chuck Grassley and Susan Collins.


House Education and Workforce Committee to mark up worker-focused legislation

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), is scheduled to review three bills in a markup session on Thursday at 10:15 a.m. The session will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.


Senate HELP Committee schedules vote on Trump administration nominees

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a vote on November 19 regarding nominees from the Trump administration for two federal positions.


Senate HELP Committee schedules vote on Trump nominees for NLRB and NEA

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on two Trump administration nominees on Wednesday, November 19.


Senate HELP Committee to vote on NLRB and NEA nominees from Trump administration

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on two Trump administration nominees on Wednesday, November 19.


Senate HELP Committee to vote on Trump nominees for labor board and arts endowment

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a vote on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, regarding two Trump administration nominees.