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Secretary Noem cancels part of shipbuilding contract amid modernization efforts

Today, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the partial termination of a shipbuilding contract to protect taxpayer dollars and modernize the United States Coast Guard.


ICE faces gunfire during rescue operation at California marijuana sites

Brave agents faced gunfire as they executed criminal search warrants at a marijuana facility where they rescued at least 10 migrant children and arrested approximately 200 illegal aliens.


Secretary Noem addresses increase in assaults on ICE officers

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has issued a statement addressing the rise in assaults against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, which have increased by nearly 700 percent.


Shooter killed in attack on Border Patrol facility in McAllen

On July 7, 2025, a shooting incident occurred at the U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Annex in McAllen, Texas.


Michael Quinonez sworn in as new Santa Teresa port director

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has appointed Michael Quinonez as the new Santa Teresa Port Director.


Detroit Border Patrol arrests MS-13 gang member with criminal past

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Detroit have arrested two individuals from El Salvador, one of whom admitted to being a member of the notorious gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13).


CBP intercepts over $517K in heroin at Eagle Pass Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry have seized more than $517,000 worth of heroin concealed in a vehicle.


Border Patrol seizes over 800 pounds of marijuana at Texas-Mexico border

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector have seized over 800 pounds of marijuana and made 15 arrests in recent enforcement actions.


ICE arrests high-ranking MS-13 leaders wanted for serious crimes

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the arrest of two senior MS-13 gang leaders by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Omaha.


Bryan Bedford named new FAA administrator

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced Bryan Bedford as its new Administrator.


Bipartisan coalition introduces SCORE Act for college athlete compensation

Today, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduced the SCORE Act in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to establish a national framework for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college athletics.


Senator Markey introduces bill to halt layoffs at Small Business Administration

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey has introduced the Save Our Staff (SOS) Act, aiming to prevent workforce reductions at the Small Business Administration (SBA).


Saugus man indicted for role in drug trafficking conspiracy

A Saugus man has been indicted on charges related to a drug trafficking conspiracy involving counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Senate HELP Committee to review Trump administration labor and health nominees

On July 16, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to conduct a hearing for three nominees from the Trump administration.


Longtime VA contracting officer sentenced for defrauding agency over $500K

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Ahmed Hassan, a 71-year-old from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to over five years in prison.


National Farmers Union backs legislation for farm stress assistance

National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced its endorsement of the Farmers First Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN).


South Carolina woman sentenced for threats against Catskill man

Kristin Keeble, a 54-year-old resident of Pageland, South Carolina, has been sentenced to five months in jail followed by three years of supervised release with six months of home detention.


Jury convicts two in final Highs street gang RICO trial

Following an eight-day trial, a federal jury has found two defendants guilty of all charges related to their involvement in the Highs street gang.


House subcommittee approves FY26 national security funding bill

Today, the House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee convened to discuss its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


House Committee announces fiscal year 2026 subcommittee budget allocations

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has announced updated subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026.