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USDA approves D-SNAP aid for storm-hit areas in West Virginia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that residents in West Virginia affected by recent severe weather events may qualify for food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).


Secretary Rollins visits Georgia to discuss agriculture priorities

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Atlanta, Georgia, where she addressed the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).


Brooke Rollins outlines initiatives in first month as U.S. Agriculture Secretary

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken significant steps in her first month to promote efficiency and agricultural prosperity.


Secretary Rollins praises congressional approval of continuing resolution

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins expressed her approval for President Trump and the Republican leadership in Congress following the passage of a continuing resolution that secures essential funding for American farmers, ranchers, and...


US officials meet Canadian counterparts ahead of tariff deadline

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held discussions with Canadian officials in preparation for the upcoming reciprocal tariff deadline on April 2nd.


Education Secretary visits Bronx charter school on first official tour

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Vertex Partnership Academies, a charter school located in the Bronx, New York.


Education department investigates racial preference allegations at 45 universities

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched investigations into 45 universities under Title VI, following a February 14 Dear Colleague Letter that reiterated the civil rights obligations of educational...


Lori Chavez-DeRemer becomes US Secretary of Labor after Senate confirmation

Lori Chavez-DeRemer was sworn in as the 30th U.S. Secretary of Labor after a bipartisan Senate confirmation vote of 67-32.


U.S. Department of Labor announces key appointments under Secretary Chavez-DeRemer

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a series of senior political appointees to support Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer in advancing President Donald Trump’s priorities for American workers and retirees.


Vice President Vance visits Michigan on Made in America Roadshow

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) participated in the Small Business Administration’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative during a visit to Vantage Plastics in Standish, Michigan.


Minneapolis man pleads guilty in major federal child nutrition fraud case

Abdihakim Ali Ahmed, a resident of Minneapolis, has admitted guilt to charges of wire fraud and money laundering linked to a $250 million fraud scheme.


Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to health care fraud totaling $600K

Shawn R. Blankenship, a nurse practitioner from Winfield, has entered a guilty plea to four counts of health care fraud.


Illinois man sentenced for trafficking cocaine hidden in car battery

A 28-year-old Illinois resident, Rodrigo Mendez, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute over four kilograms of cocaine.


Christopher Morgan sentenced for role in Vermont drug distribution conspiracy

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that Christopher Morgan, 21, from Chicopee, Massachusetts, was sentenced on March 13, 2025.



Littleton man sentenced for false tax return preparation

Thuan Bui, a 60-year-old resident of Littleton, Colorado, has been sentenced to the maximum statutory term of 36 months in federal prison.


Trump critiques judiciary's role and reiterates MAGA slogan in recent social media posts

Donald J. Trump shared multiple posts on Truth Social on March 19th addressing judicial authority issues and reaffirming his "Make America Great Again" slogan.


Bonanno crime family member sentenced for extortion

Earlier today in Brooklyn, John Ragano, a member of the Bonanno crime family, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for extortionate collection of credit.


Warren man sentenced for defacing Black church with hate symbols

A Warren, Michigan resident has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for defacing a predominantly Black church with hate symbols and messages.


Indian national convicted of trafficking over 170 pounds of MDMA in Washington

A jury in Spokane, Washington has found Jaskaran Singh, a 31-year-old from Gujarat, India, guilty of possession with intent to distribute MDMA.