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Cruz introduces bill aimed at increasing accountability in response to mail theft concerns

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) have introduced the Upholding a Secure Postal System (USPS) Act.


President proclaims November 10 as day to mark US Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary

The President of the United States has issued a proclamation marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.


Senate Republicans propose legislative package aiming at major U.S. labor law reform

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced a legislative package aimed at updating federal labor laws.


Child predator sentenced to 15 years for sharing abuse material via Kik

Michael Martinez, 30, of Camby, Indiana, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and 20 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to distributing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.


Senators propose expanding CFTC authority over digital commodities in bipartisan bill

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced a bipartisan discussion draft of legislation aimed at granting new regulatory powers to the Commodity Futures...


Senate approves extension of farm bill programs and grain inspection in new funding package

The U.S. Senate has approved a funding measure that will reopen the government and provide funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Fiscal Year 2026.


Indianapolis woman sentenced to five years for SNAP benefits fraud

Desha Morris, a 39-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for her involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


Brett Guthrie discusses tax cuts' impact on U.S. energy policy

Congressman Brett Guthrie, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, recently authored an opinion piece featured in the Washington Examiner.


Secretary Hegseth announces reforms for defense acquisition system

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced a series of new directives aimed at reforming the Department of War's acquisition process.


Senate passes bill to reopen government with funding through January 30

The U.S. Senate has approved a legislative package designed to reopen the federal government, following a period of shutdown.


Senate Appropriations Committee releases Legislative Branch Act text for 2026

The Senate Appropriations Committee has released the text of the Legislative Branch Act for 2026.


U.S. Department of Education finalizes student loan reforms under OBBBA

The U.S. Department of Education has completed a negotiated rulemaking session focused on federal student loan changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).


Border Patrol agents attacked multiple times during operations in Chicago

Yesterday morning in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, U.S. Border Patrol agents were attacked during immigration enforcement operations.


Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers charged with rigging MLB prop bets

Two Major League Baseball players, Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz and Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera, have been charged in a federal indictment with wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by...


Senate passes bipartisan bill raising veterans’ benefits to match cost-of-living increases

The Senate has unanimously approved the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Senator Richard...


Senate Appropriations Committee releases 2026 military construction and veterans affairs appropriations act

The Senate Appropriations Committee has released the text for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2026.


Senate advances bill to reopen government with new funding measures

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of a procedural vote to advance legislation aimed at reopening the federal government.


Face Rock Creamery recalls garlic cheddar due to possible listeria contamination

Face Rock Creamery LLC, based in Bandon, Oregon, has announced a voluntary recall of 16 units of its 6-ounce Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar cheese.


Small businesses maintain high rate of unfilled job openings amid ongoing labor challenges

In October, 32% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).


EPA acts on refinery exemption requests amid renewable fuel standard updates

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made decisions on 16 Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) petitions from eight refineries seeking exemptions from Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations for the years 2021 to 2024.