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Colombian alleged cartel leader extradited to Puerto Rico faces federal drug charges

Colombian national Jose Orlando Buitrago-Rodríguez, also known as “Tito el Borracho,” has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges in the District of Puerto Rico.


Secretary Rubio meets Bolivian president-elect to discuss bilateral partnership

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Bolivia’s President-Elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira to reaffirm the United States’ intention to maintain a robust partnership with Bolivia.


CMS announces changes to Medicare Shared Savings Program effective January 2027

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program, effective from January 1, 2027.


Chairman Garbarino calls for stronger public-private partnerships in U.S. cybersecurity

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino has emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between government and private industry to address growing cyber threats, particularly from nation-state actors such as China,...


House committee seeks answers from NCAA on new sports betting policy

Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce have requested a briefing from NCAA President Charlie Baker regarding the organization’s recent decision to allow student athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports.


Court rules administration must provide November SNAP benefits

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued a statement following a District Court ruling that requires the Administration to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...


Energy Department offers $100 million to modernize U.S. coal power plants

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new funding opportunity of up to $100 million aimed at refurbishing and modernizing the country’s coal power plants.


Federal officers attacked during arrests tied to marijuana facility riot in California

Federal law enforcement officers were attacked by a crowd in Oxnard, California, while executing arrest warrants related to a previous incident at a marijuana facility.


New York man sentenced for anti-Semitic assaults at Israel/Hamas war protests

A New York man, Tarek Bazrouk, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for hate crimes after repeatedly assaulting Jewish individuals at protests related to the Israel/Hamas war.


New Mexico lawmakers oppose reversal of protections for Chaco Canyon

A group of New Mexico lawmakers has issued a statement criticizing the Trump administration and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for starting the process to reverse protections around Chaco Canyon by seeking to overturn Public...


EPA approves revised air quality plan for Fairbanks North Star Borough

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Alaska's revised air quality plan for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, removing certain regulations from the previous administration while maintaining health and environmental standards.


FDA moves to restrict unapproved ingestible fluoride drugs for children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced measures to limit the sale of unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription drug products intended for children.


Senator Cruz supports Trump’s designation of Nigeria over Christian persecution

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has expressed support for President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern due to the persecution of Christians.


Cole, Díaz-Balart praise Trump's move naming Nigeria 'Country of Particular Concern' over Christian persecution

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, along with Vice Chair Mario Díaz-Balart and Legislative Branch Subcommittee Vice Chair Riley Moore, have expressed support for President Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of...


Sex offender sentenced to over 17 years for child pornography offenses

Cameron McEwen has been sentenced to 210 months in prison for receiving sexually explicit photographs from a 16-year-old minor through a social media platform.


ICE arrests individuals convicted of serious crimes during Houston operations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several individuals with criminal backgrounds during targeted operations in Houston from October 28 to 30.


U.S., Philippines establish new joint task force to boost regional security

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. on October 31 to reaffirm the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty.


National Association of Realtors supports Senate hearing for FHA commissioner nominee

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has expressed support for the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee's confirmation hearing of Francis "Frank" Cassidy as Assistant Secretary of Housing and Federal Housing Administration...


CDC warns of continued Listeria illnesses linked to recalled prepared meals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert in response to a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to prepared meals.


House panel highlights rising cyber threats amid lapse in information sharing powers

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month ends and Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month approaches, the House Committee on Homeland Security has released an updated "Cyber Threat Snapshot."