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Trump proclaims October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The White House has announced that October 2025 will be recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.


President of League of American Workers on immigration enforcement: 'This agenda isn’t cruelty…it’s clarity'

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, emphasized that immigration enforcement should be regarded as a matter of national security and worker protection rather than cruelty.


Suspected Tren de Aragua gang member pleads guilty to firearms charges while living with judge

Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, identified by authorities as a criminal illegal alien and suspected member of the Tren de Aragua gang, has pleaded guilty to charges of illegally possessing firearms and conspiracy to destroy evidence.


Mother criticizes Illinois sanctuary laws after daughter's killing

Jennifer Bos, whose daughter Megan was killed earlier this year, has published an op-ed criticizing Illinois sanctuary policies and state legislation that she says contributed to the failure of the justice system in her daughter’s case.


FTC and Nevada halt alleged tax debt relief scam targeting consumers

A federal court has temporarily stopped American Tax Service (ATS) and its operators, Terrance Selb and Tyler Bennett, from conducting business following allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Nevada.


Trump imposes tariffs on truck and bus imports citing national security

President Donald J. Trump has signed a Proclamation that will impose tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, parts, and buses.


Oversight Committee releases Acosta transcript and new Epstein records

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released the transcript of Alex Acosta’s interview regarding the federal government’s actions in the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases.


Health care groups call on Congress for urgent action on lapsed cybersecurity law

Stakeholders from the health care sector are urging Congress to pass bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) that would restore cybersecurity protections which expired on September 30, 2025.


U.S. Treasury sanctions Haitian gang affiliates for supporting violence and terrorism

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Dimitri Herard and Kempes Sanon for their involvement with the Haitian gang coalition Viv Ansanm.


Criminal charged after allegedly offering bounties for murder of ICE agents in Dallas

On October 14, 2025, Eduardo Aguilar, a Mexican national residing illegally in Dallas, Texas, was arrested after allegedly posting a message on TikTok that solicited the murder of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.


Cruz and Heinrich introduce bill to study nuclear fuel recycling in the U.S

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have introduced the Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2025.


House appropriators say shutdown stalls progress on full-year funding bills

House appropriators have expressed growing frustration over the ongoing government shutdown, which has now entered its 17th day.


Secretary Rubio and Liberian foreign minister discuss economic ties and migration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti in Washington, D.C. on October 16 to discuss ways to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Liberia.


U.S. congratulates Iraq on 93rd anniversary of independence

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Iraq on the 93rd anniversary of Iraq’s independence, observed on October 3.


Trump proclaims October 2025 as National Energy Dominance Month

The White House has issued a proclamation declaring October 2025 as National Energy Dominance Month.


CAFE Association opens membership to crypto firms for fraud-prevention coalition

The Cryptocurrency Anti-Fraud Education (CAFE) Association has issued an open call for membership, inviting cryptocurrency companies, kiosk operators, and fintech platforms to join a nationwide fraud-prevention coalition.


DHS disputes media reports on criminal history of Esteban Rios

Esteban Rios, a Mexican national, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being charged with domestic violence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in 2020.


Trump administration announces new steps to lower IVF costs and expand fertility benefits

President Donald J. Trump has announced new measures aimed at reducing the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and improving access to fertility care in the United States.


Smartmatic executives indicted for alleged bribery tied to Philippine election contracts

A federal grand jury in Miami has issued a superseding indictment against SGO Corporation Limited, also known as Smartmatic, and several individuals, alleging their involvement in a bribery and money laundering scheme related to the 2016...


Senate HELP Committee to review 340B Drug Pricing Program’s impact on patients

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on October 23 to review the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its effects on patients.