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Chairman Comer reacts as Dr. O’Connor pleads Fifth on Biden’s health

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement regarding Dr. Kevin O’Connor's decision to plead the Fifth Amendment during his deposition.


FTC explores potential trade practices in gender-affirming care for minors

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is organizing a workshop focused on examining potential unfair or deceptive trade practices in "gender-affirming care" for minors.


Scott County farmer pleads guilty to fraudulent COVID-19 relief claims

A Georgetown, Kentucky man, Robert Conley, 71, has pleaded guilty to making a false claim to obtain COVID relief funds.


Former CBP officer sentenced to prison for cocaine smuggling

Ivan Van Beverhoudt, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for importing and possessing with intent to distribute over 15 kilograms of cocaine.


Lawmakers urge Google CEO Pichai on AI use against CCP-linked online scams

Today, Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party sent a bipartisan letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai.


Senator Cassidy addresses cybersecurity in healthcare during Senate HELP Committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing on the future of health care and improving cybersecurity to protect Americans' health privacy.


Senator Cruz addresses flood tragedy at Senate Commerce Committee hearing

In a recent Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the severe flash flooding that impacted central Texas, expressing condolences to those affected.


Senate confirms William Briggs as Deputy Administrator of Small Business Administration

Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed William Briggs as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) following a 49-45 vote.


Cantwell underscores importance of PBS and NPR during emergencies amid funding cut threats

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has emphasized the essential role that public broadcasters play in delivering emergency information during weather-related disasters.


Port Arthur felon sentenced for firearm possession in federal court

A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Tyriq Williams sentenced to 16 years for murder at Navy Yard Metro Station

Tyriq Williams, a 34-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder of Terry Clark.


FTC issues refunds over deceptive practices by weight-loss supplement marketer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $409,000 to consumers who purchased products from Roca Labs, a weight-loss supplement marketer.


Senate EPW Committee reviews EPA and NRC nominations; approves GSA resolutions

Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, chaired by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, held a business meeting to discuss key nominations and resolutions.


Cuban national pleads guilty to $800K theft from elderly victim's bank account

MIAMI – Michel Duarte Suarez, a 50-year-old Cuban national, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a scheme from Panama that involved stealing over $800,000 from an elderly victim's bank account.


Puerto Rico gang members indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

On July 2, 2025, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico indicted 16 members of a violent gang from San Germán.


Senate Appropriations Committee hosts breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen recently hosted a hearing titled "A Future Without Type 1 Diabetes: Accelerating Breakthroughs and Creating Hope" in Washington, D.C. The event was part of the Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress,...


Former transit supervisor sentenced over bribery involving Metrorail contracts

Dale Robinson, a former supervisor at Miami-Dade Transit, and his wife Marcia Robinson have been sentenced for their involvement in a bribery scheme related to Metrorail contracts. U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore handed down the sentences...


Monroe County man sentenced for drug trafficking offenses

Robert Stull, a 46-year-old resident of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Two South Florida men sentenced for bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks

On June 13, two men from West Palm Beach, Florida, were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a bank fraud scheme.


AIA applauds Bryan Bedford's confirmation as FAA Administrator

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has extended congratulations to Bryan Bedford following his confirmation as the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator.