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Trump FY 2026 budget proposal shifts education focus to states and school choice

Today, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon addressed President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 “Skinny Budget” proposal.


Secretary Rollins cancels $5.5 billion in grants and contracts in first 100 days

In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has focused on reversing the previous administration's initiatives.


Secretary Rollins promotes Make America Healthy Again in first 100 days

In the initial phase of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has undertaken significant initiatives to bolster President Donald J. Trump's efforts to enhance the nation's health through the Make America Healthy...


United States and Mexico agree on screwworm eradication measures

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today reported that Mexico has agreed to lift restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive customs duties on equipment for addressing the New World Screwworm (NWS).


USDA intensifies efforts to combat SNAP benefit fraud

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials joined forces with federal law enforcement this week to combat SNAP benefit fraud.


Trump submits FY 2026 budget proposal to Congress

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins released a statement following President Donald J. Trump's submission of the FY 2026 budget proposal to Congress. ---


Department of Labor seeks janitorial workers owed $3.8M after wage violation case

The U.S. Department of Labor is in the process of locating hundreds of workers who are entitled to a portion of over $3.8 million in unpaid overtime wages.


ICE Philadelphia assists in removing over 130 Central Asian illegal aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Philadelphia recently conducted a significant operation that resulted in the removal of 90 illegal aliens originating from Central Asia.


ICE operation in Northern Virginia leads to three arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Department of Justice Diplomatic Security Service (DSS),...


NHTSA urges public to prevent child heatstroke in vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is urging the public to take measures to prevent child heatstroke deaths in vehicles.


Interior announces expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities in public lands

May 2, 2025 The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, has announced a new proposal aiming to expand hunting opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish Hatchery System.


Transportation secretary introduces new measures to strengthen air traffic workforce

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a series of initiatives to expand the air traffic controller workforce, focusing on accelerating hiring processes and improving retention rates.


ICE returns Mexican fugitive wanted for domestic violence

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out the removal of Roxana Juarez-Balbastro, a 31-year-old Mexican fugitive.


Treasury roundtable discusses strategies to tackle homeowners insurance challenges

Today, a roundtable discussion was convened by the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.


Sen. Lummis: 'The BITCOIN Act is the only solution to our nation’s $36T debt'

Senator Cynthia Lummis has declared the BITCOIN Act as the "only solution" to address the United States' $36 trillion debt, expressing gratitude to a "forward-thinking" president for supporting it.


Senator Collins speaks on President's FY 2026 budget request

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, provided her response to the President's Budget Request for the Fiscal Year 2026.


Five charged after fatal human smuggling event leaves three dead

Two complaints were filed in federal court on May 6, charging five individuals with involvement in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of at least three migrants, including a 14-year-old Indian boy.


Mexican national dies while in ICE custody; cause under investigation

Abelardo Avelleneda-Delgado, a 68-year-old Mexican national in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, passed away on May 5 at 1:25 p.m. ET, as pronounced by medical professionals at the Webster County Coroner.


Donald Trump's posts address crime and the American movie industry

Donald J. Trump recently posted via Truth Social expressing concerns about the competitiveness of the American movie industry and proposing the reopening of Alcatraz for repeat criminal offenders.


Coral Sea battle anniversary highlights US-Australia alliance

On the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, a message was conveyed highlighting the significance of this pivotal World War II battle and its impact on the United States and Australia's enduring alliance.