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President marks anniversary of Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown

On October 19, 2025, the United States marked the 244th anniversary of General Cornwallis’s surrender at Yorktown, a pivotal event in American history.


EPA removes hazardous waste from former Glycerin Traders site in Indiana

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated the removal of hazardous waste from the former Glycerin Traders facility in La Porte, Indiana.


Kansas student receives national recognition for sustainable fish-breeding project

A high school student from Kansas, Archer Grier, has been honored with the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) for his sustainable fish-breeding project at Cedar Lake in Olathe.


EPA oversees Smitty's Supply fire cleanup in Louisiana

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been leading cleanup efforts in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, for nearly two months following a fire at Smitty’s Supply, Inc. The EPA has entered into a consent order with the company, which is...


U.S. congratulates Niue on 51st anniversary of self-governance

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Niue on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of Niue's self-governance.


United States welcomes efforts to ease border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia

The United States has acknowledged Malaysia's role in hosting a meeting between Thailand and Cambodia on October 17, where both countries reiterated their commitment to easing tensions along their shared border.


Senior Official Lewin urges G7 partners to prioritize targeted development and private investment

Senior Official Jeremy Lewin, who oversees foreign assistance, humanitarian affairs, and religious freedom, participated in the G7 Development Minister’s Meeting in Washington.


United States warns of potential Hamas ceasefire violation in Gaza

The United States has notified the guarantor countries of the Gaza peace agreement about credible information regarding a possible imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas targeting Gaza residents.


EPA transitions Tangipahoa Parish cleanup efforts to local entities

Cleanup efforts continue in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, following a fire at Smitty’s Supply, Inc. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on October 15 that it plans to transition cleanup responsibilities to Smitty’s Supply and...


EPA promotes prescribed fires for wildfire prevention

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new policy guidance aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires by promoting the use of prescribed fires.


EPA outlines responsibilities for Smitty's Supply fire cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into a consent order with Smitty’s Supply, Inc. to manage the cleanup of its facility in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, which was damaged by a fire on August 22.


EPA finalizes new changes for New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its seventh Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site.


Trump's initiative aims to reduce fertility treatment costs

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer expressed support for President Trump's recent measures aimed at reducing the costs associated with fertility treatments.


Former National Security Advisor John Bolton indicted on charges related to classified information

A federal grand jury has indicted former National Security Advisor John Bolton on charges related to the mishandling of classified information.


Ohio man charged after shooting deputy U.S. Marshal during standoff

An Ohio man, Larry Leon Dwight Wiley, 55, from Cleveland, is facing federal charges after allegedly shooting a deputy U.S. Marshal during a barricade incident.


Roger Ver resolves federal tax charges with $50 million payment

Roger Ver, an early bitcoin investor often referred to as "Bitcoin Jesus," has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to settle federal tax charges.


Prince Group chairman indicted for crypto fraud; DOJ files historic $15B Bitcoin forfeiture

An indictment was unsealed in Brooklyn federal court, charging Chen Zhi, a Cambodian national and chairman of Prince Holding Group, with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering.


California loses $40 million in federal funds over language compliance issues

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will withhold over $40 million from California due to the state's failure to comply with English Language Proficiency (ELP)...


FTC finalizes order requiring Synopsys and Ansys to divest assets in $35 billion merger

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order that requires Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys, Inc. to divest certain assets in order to address antitrust concerns related to their $35 billion merger.


Senate Democrats block defense appropriations bill after committee approval

After a strong bipartisan committee vote advancing the fiscal year 2026 Defense appropriations bill, Senate Democrats blocked the same legislation on the Senate floor.