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Chairman Williams says government shutdown stalls SBA loans critical for small businesses

Some small business owners in the United States are facing delays in receiving loan approvals and financial support due to a government shutdown, according to an opinion piece by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee...


Senate committee reviews USDA nominees including under secretary for food safety

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman led a hearing to consider the nominations of Dr. Mindy Brashears, Stella Yvette Herrell, and John Walk for key roles at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).


HUD proposes uniform mortgage insurance premium rates for multifamily programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a proposal to standardize mortgage insurance premiums for all multifamily programs at 25 basis points, effectively ending the separate green and energy efficient category.


Amazon to hire 250,000 U.S. workers for holiday season amid cooling labor market

Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 people across the United States for the 2025 holiday season.


Tim Geitner named HUD regional administrator for Rocky Mountain Region

Tim Geitner has been appointed as the new Regional Administrator for the Rocky Mountain Region (Region VIII) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), according to an announcement by HUD Secretary Scott Turner. “I’m excited to...


HUD announces federal aid after severe winter storm impacts Nebraska

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new federal disaster assistance for Nebraska, following severe winter storms and straight-line winds that impacted the state on March 18-19, 2025.


Andrew Hughes confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Andrew Hughes as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a 51-43 vote.


Joseph J. DeFelice named Assistant Deputy Secretary at HUD

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has appointed Joseph J. DeFelice as Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Office of Field Policy and Management, as well as Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic...


United States and South Korea sign memorandum on technology cooperation

The United States and the Republic of Korea have announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding cooperation in science and technology.


HUD announces federal disaster aid measures after Missouri storms

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Missouri following severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires that occurred from March 14-15, 2025. “HUD serves every...


New Hoque & Sons recalls “Dry Ghoinnya Fish” over botulism risk

New Hoque & Sons Inc., based in Maspeth, New York, has announced a recall of its “Dry Ghoinnya Fish” product after it was found to be uneviscerated.


HUD hosts roundtable with Kansas City housing leaders on affordable home development

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Great Plains Regional Administrator Joe Mitchell led a two-day roundtable in Kansas City, Kansas, bringing together affordable housing developers and finance leaders from the area.


Senate committee rebuts claims VA disability compensation process is overly generous

At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal and representatives from several Veterans Service Organizations challenged claims that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation process is...


Senate Commerce Committee schedules hearing on tech censorship claims

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans, Part II.” The hearing is set...


HUD announces federal aid package for Kansas after March severe weather

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new federal disaster assistance for Kansas following severe weather events in March 2025, which included a winter storm, strong winds, flooding, and wildfires.


Grassley releases subpoenas from Jack Smith’s Arctic Frost election investigation

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released details on 197 subpoenas issued by former Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team as part of the federal investigation known as “Arctic Frost.” The investigation, which...


NFIB urges Congress to repeal beneficial ownership reporting mandate

NFIB President Brad Close has called on Congress to repeal the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, describing them as invasive and unnecessary.


FDA issues new guidelines aimed at accelerating access to lower-cost biosimilars

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new measures aimed at making the development of biosimilar medicines faster and less expensive.


Homeland Security leaders warn shutdown threatens aviation safety amid widespread flight delays

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) have raised concerns about the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on aviation...


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on apprenticeships and workforce development

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on November 5 focused on supporting apprenticeships as a way to strengthen the American workforce and economy.