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Founder of League of American Workers: 'We shouldn’t fund Chinese firms'

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that U.S. taxpayers are subsidizing Chinese battery maker CATL, which he claims expands Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence by partnering with Australian mining firms under...


Department investigates George Mason University over alleged Title VI violations

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into George Mason University (GMU) over allegations of Title VI violations under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.


U.S. Department ends taxpayer funding for illegal aliens in educational programs

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the cessation of taxpayer funding for illegal aliens in career, technical, and adult education programs.


Department of Education restarts student loan interest amid SAVE plan block

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new measure to address fiscal responsibility in federal student loans by restarting interest accrual for borrowers under the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan on August 1, 2025.


U.S. Departments alert accreditor about Harvard University's Title VI violation

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights have informed the New England Commission of Higher Education about Harvard University's violation of...


U.S. Department investigates school district over removal of Native American logo

Today, the U.S. Department of Education initiated an investigation into Connetquot Central School District on Long Island, New York.


Department appoints Matthew Soldner as acting commissioner for national education statistics

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Dr. Matthew Soldner will assume the role of Acting Commissioner at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Dr. Soldner has been serving as the Acting Director of the Institute of...


Former Missouri teacher sentenced for child exploitation and abuse

A former coach and middle school teacher from Belton, Missouri, Ronald Dale Sanders, has been sentenced to 360 months in prison for multiple charges related to child exploitation and sexual abuse. U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill handed down the...


Manchester woman pleads guilty to fraudulent real estate scheme

A Manchester woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to operating a fraudulent real estate investment scheme, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


Anchorage man sentenced to decade-long imprisonment for drug possession with intent to distribute

An Anchorage man, Andrew Lee, 42, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing drugs with the intent to distribute while on parole.


Senate committee advances bills to boost manufacturing and combat COVID-19 fraud

The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has advanced two bills introduced by Chair Joni Ernst, aiming to enhance domestic manufacturing and address COVID-19-related fraud.


Oglala man sentenced for assault and failing to register as sex offender

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of an Oglala, South Dakota man for violent crimes. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced Aric Singing Goose, also known as Eric Sharpfish, to nine years and nine...


Baltimore man indicted for assaulting postal worker with knife

A Baltimore man, Jamie Paul Taylor, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for assaulting a United States Postal Service letter carrier.


Florida man receives five-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Kenneth Lee DeMarrias, a resident of North Lake Worth Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.


San Angelo man sentenced to 245 years for sextortion crimes across U.S

A San Angelo man has been sentenced to 245 years in federal prison for sextorting minors and an adult across the United States.


Comer questions DOD's role in deep-sea mineral mining amid China's growing influence

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is scrutinizing the Department of Defense's (DoD) compliance with a directive from President Trump.


Donald J. Trump details congressional support for GENIUS Act in recent social media posts

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account on July 15-16, 2025, to announce progress toward passing the GENIUS Act with congressional allies and referenced ongoing discussions involving Speaker Mike Johnson.


Choctaw County trio sentenced for roles in double homicide

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of three individuals from Fort Towson, Oklahoma, involved in a 2020 double homicide.


Senator Capito leads hearing on Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill principles

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing focused on developing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.


Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act to combat drug crisis

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law.