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Two district men held without bond after violent armed kidnapping

Damon Middleton, 32, and Michael Alston, 27, both from the District of Columbia, have been ordered to be held without bond following their arrests for armed kidnapping and carjacking.


California man sentenced for distributing meth and fentanyl in Montana

A California man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in Bozeman, Montana. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced that Shante Maurice Anthony, aged 47, will also serve five years of supervised release...


South Carolina woman convicted of human smuggling

A Columbia, South Carolina resident, Sharon Thompkins, has been convicted of transporting illegal aliens.


Cantwell criticizes proposed cuts to public broadcasting funding amid emergency alert concerns

In a recent speech from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) criticized Senate Republicans for their proposed rescission bill that aims to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).


ABA supports FDIC's move on indexing supervisory asset thresholds

The American Bankers Association (ABA) has expressed approval of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) recent decision to index supervisory asset thresholds.


Key provisions in budget reconciliation package receive support from American Bankers Association

The American Bankers Association (ABA) has expressed approval for the recent budget reconciliation package passed by Senate Majority Leader Thune, Speaker Johnson, and the House and Senate GOP conferences.


Farm Bureau supports Senate's passage of agricultural legislation

The American Farm Bureau Federation has expressed approval following the Senate's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.


National Association of Manufacturers celebrates new tax law benefiting industry

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has released a new video celebrating the passage of a significant tax bill that is expected to benefit the manufacturing industry.


James A. Crawford sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs

James A. Crawford has been sworn in as the Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation.


Transportation Secretary highlights faster FAA Academy admissions under new process

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced improvements in the process for applicants entering the FAA Academy, resulting in a faster admission timeline.


U.S. Marine Highway Program expands with new routes and sponsors

The U.S. Department of Transportation has expanded the U.S. Marine Highway Program by adding 848 miles of navigable waterways and approving 14 new sponsors, as announced by Secretary Sean P. Duffy.


Trump administration halts enforcement of Biden-era DEI and environmental directives

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Trump Administration will not enforce Biden-era directives related to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and environmental policies.


Hudson Institute Fellow: 'China routinely weaponizes its supply chain bottlenecks for leverage'

Bill Drexel, a Fellow at the Hudson Institute, said that the Chip Security Act aligns with the Trump administration's objective of achieving reciprocity in U.S.-China trade relations by bolstering essential American supply chains.


League of American Workers president: CATL 'expands the CCP's influence in the Pacific'

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, has expressed concerns that U.S. taxpayer funds are indirectly supporting Chinese battery manufacturer CATL and expanding the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the Pacific...


FAA accelerates air traffic controller training under new streamlined process

On July 11, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy provided an update on the accelerated hiring process for air traffic controllers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


CBP intercepts $15 million meth haul at Pharr Bridge

For the second time in less than a week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility have intercepted a significant shipment of methamphetamine.


Tucson Border Patrol rescues dehydrated man; companion found dead

Border Patrol agents in Tucson responded to an emergency call south of Three Points, Arizona, where they rescued a Mexican national suffering from severe dehydration.



CBP seizes firearms and magazines at El Paso port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 12 firearms and 28 magazines at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing in El Paso on July 3.


DHS discloses criminal histories of detainees involved in July 4 detention center attack

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disclosed the criminal backgrounds of illegal aliens held at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Prairieland Detention Center during a coordinated attack on July 4.