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Senate leaders announce field hearing on Pacific Palisades fire response

Senate committee leaders Rick Scott and Ron Johnson have announced a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California, to address the aftermath of the deadly Palisades fire that occurred in January 2025.


Markey introduces act aiming at reduced costs for veteran entrepreneurs

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), serving as Ranking Member, has introduced the Veteran Entrepreneurship Empowerment Act with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.).


Presidential message honors WWI victory and highlights ongoing commitment to peace

On November 11, the President issued a statement commemorating the 107th anniversary of the end of World War I. The message highlighted the significance of the armistice signed on November 11, 1918, which ended hostilities between the Allies and...


Senator Jerry Moran honors veterans at Nasdaq opening bell ceremony

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, marked Veterans Day by ringing the Nasdaq Exchange Opening Bell in New York City.


ICE arrests fugitive murderer from Moldova previously released into US

On November 4, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Victoria Sorocean in Los Angeles, California.


Sanders leads senators urging Starbucks CEO to negotiate contract amid union dispute

After a significant majority of unionized Starbucks workers voted to authorize a nationwide strike, Senator Bernie Sanders, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a group of 25 senators in sending...


EPA outlines plan for Lower Neponset River cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a cleanup plan for the initial mile of the Lower Neponset River Superfund Site, located in Boston and Milton, Massachusetts.


EPA outlines plan for Lower Neponset River cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a cleanup plan for the initial mile of the Lower Neponset River Superfund Site, located in Boston and Milton, Massachusetts.


Five MS-13 members convicted for six murders tied to gang advancement

Five members of the criminal gang Mara Salvatrucha 13 (MS-13) have been found guilty by a jury in Los Angeles for their involvement in six murders intended to increase their status within the organization.


AFSA: CFPB reverses key nonbank rules and adopts lender-friendly changes

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has announced that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reversed several nonbank enforcement rules and updated credit reporting policies.


Senate candidate Talarico on shutdown deal: ‘Any deal that kicks 1.7 million Texans off their health insurance isn’t compromise’

James Talarico, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, expressed concerns over government funding agreements that could potentially remove health insurance for 1.7 million Texans.


Parkview Institute senior fellow: 'AARP’s advocacy is serving corporate interests, not America’s seniors'

Jon Decker, a senior fellow at the Parkview Institute, has raised concerns about AARP's financial relationship with UnitedHealth, suggesting it compromises the organization's advocacy efforts.


Commitment to Seniors says AARP–UnitedHealth deal drives higher costs for members

Commitment to Seniors has released a report highlighting concerns over AARP's long-standing licensing partnership with UnitedHealth, which includes a $9 billion royalty arrangement.


Trump proclaims November 11 as Veterans Day with focus on expanded support

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation recognizing November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day.


Lebanon man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material after federal investigation

A Lebanon, Oregon man appeared in federal court following his arrest for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Wyoming man sentenced to 30 years for coordinating Sinaloa Cartel drug shipments

Gabriel Seth Rodgers, 26, who had been living in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced to 30 years in prison with an additional 10 years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. U.S. District Court Judge...


HHS announces removal of FDA black box warnings from hormone replacement therapy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on November 10, 2025, that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin removing broad “black box” warnings from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products used to treat...


National Association of Realtors announces winners of 2025 Good Neighbor Awards

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced the five recipients of its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards, which recognize members for their significant volunteer work in their communities.


House committee schedules hearing on innovation in higher education

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing next Tuesday to discuss innovation in higher education.


Senator Shaheen seeks answers on $7.5 million U.S. payment to Equatorial Guinea

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting clarification on a $7.5 million payment made by the U.S. State Department to the Government of...