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Fort Myers woman sentenced for defrauding VA of over $300k

A Fort Myers resident, Laurie Ann Roszelle, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for wire fraud.


AIA welcomes Howard Lutnick as new commerce secretary

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning extended congratulations to Howard Lutnick on his confirmation as the new Secretary of the Department of Commerce.


US celebrates The Gambia's 60th independence anniversary

On February 18, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement congratulating The Gambia on the 60th anniversary of its independence.


Crypto influencer: 'Bitcoin strategic reserves & stablecoins needs to be in place'

Simon Dixon, a cryptocurrency investor and influencer, has proposed a "fallback" strategy involving Bitcoin strategic reserves and stablecoins before any restructuring of institutional frameworks.


FTC announces implementation of joint 2023 merger guidelines with DOJ

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced that the joint 2023 Merger Guidelines by the FTC and Department of Justice are now in effect.


Aircraft targeted by lasers during border security operations

Six incidents involving lasers targeting aircraft have occurred over the past four months, according to Air Interdiction Agents from Air and Marine Operations.


Treasury releases international capital data showing December inflow trends

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for December 2024, revealing a net TIC inflow of $87.1 billion.


Sylmar man sentenced for using Instagram to distribute child sexual abuse material

A man from Sylmar has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for using Instagram to distribute child sexual abuse material and threaten victims.


Weekend Interview: Jim Renacci's Fight for Fiscal Responsibility

Jim Renacci served four terms representing Ohio's 16th congressional district. With a background in business before entering politics, he has been an advocate for economic growth policies, and fiscal responsibility.


Governor of Bank of Italy: Crypto 'regulatory divergences between the U.S. and Europe will need to be carefully assessed'

Fabio Panetta, Governor of Banca d’Italia, has emphasized the need for careful evaluation of regulatory divergences between the United States and Europe concerning crypto-assets to understand their global implications.


EPA reaches major milestone in Los Angeles wildfire cleanup

Following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a significant milestone in its largest wildfire hazardous waste cleanup to date.


CCIA urges review of Virginia's HB 2462 over digital innovation concerns

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed concerns regarding Virginia's House Bill 2462, urging state lawmakers to reconsider certain elements of the proposed legislation.


Heritage Foundation introduces new vision for American education

The Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with education scholars, policy experts, and public officials, has introduced The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.


DHS launches ad campaign urging illegal immigrants to self-deport

Today, Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new ad campaign aimed at urging illegal immigrants to self-deport and discouraging potential illegal entry into the United States.


Trump proclaims holiday for George Washington’s birthday in 2025

Today marks the commemoration of George Washington's Birthday, as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump.


Penn State partners with IBM on AI virtual assistant for student support

IBM has announced a partnership with Penn State University to develop MyResource, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to enhance student access to campus services.


Secretary Rubio meets with Saudi Crown Prince to discuss bilateral relations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh.


Meta executive Joel Kaplan discusses AI at Munich Security Conference

This weekend, Joel Kaplan, Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer, participated in the Munich Security Conference.


U.S. congratulates Kosovo on 17th anniversary of independence

The United States extends congratulations to Kosovo as it marks the 17th anniversary of its declaration of independence.


Energy Department delays appliance efficiency standards to boost consumer choice

The U.S. Department of Energy, under the direction of President Donald Trump and Secretary Chris Wright, has announced a delay in implementing seven energy efficiency mandates from the previous Biden-Harris administration.