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Moolenaar urges Biden to assert US stance in meeting with Xi Jinping

Chairman John Moolenaar has commented on the upcoming meeting between President Joe Biden and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping.


Biden administration allocates funds to boost clean energy across American farms

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new funding for clean energy projects across nearly every state, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing access to renewable energy.


Oklahoma City man sentenced to 15 years for illegal firearm possession

RONALD LADALE ATCHISON, JR., 37, from Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession following a prior felony conviction.


Department enters final beta test for next year's FAFSA application

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the final beta testing phase for the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).


NFIB executive discusses rising optimism among small businesses

Holly Wade, Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center, spoke with Brad Smith on Yahoo!


President nominates seven officers for promotion in U.S Air Force

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a series of nominations by the president for appointments in the Air Force.


Judge allows FTC case against Meta over acquisitions to proceed

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has allowed the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) case against Meta to proceed to trial.


Traveler loses global entry status after failing to declare $80k in purchases

A U.S. citizen returning from Spain on Halloween was found with over $80,000 in undeclared merchandise at Philadelphia International Airport.


Dominican man pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States

A Dominican national has admitted guilt in a Boston federal court for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Dark web drug dealer receives lengthy prison sentence

Oluwole Adegboruwa, a 54-year-old resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role as the mastermind behind a dark web drug trafficking operation.


Venezuelan sentenced for evading US sanctions on PdVSA

George Semerene Quintero, a 61-year-old Venezuelan national, was sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions on Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), the...


Moolenaar introduces bill to end China's permanent normal trade relations

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has introduced a bill to revoke China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR).


Brazilian resident admits guilt in fraudulent tax refund scheme

A man from South Carolina, currently living in Brazil, has admitted guilt in a federal court in San Francisco for his involvement in a scheme to file a false tax claim.


Idaho officials launch "Don't Click December" campaign against online fraud

During the holiday season, online scams targeting Idaho residents have prompted a joint initiative titled "Don't Click December" by the U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, and several local law enforcement agencies.


Netflix reveals trailer for 'The Snow Sister' featuring music by Delara

Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming film, "The Snow Sister," which is set to premiere globally on November 29, 2024.


Department of Labor recovers $14K for fired employee at Little Rock hospital

An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has resulted in the recovery of $14,082 in back wages for an employee at Methodist Family Health in Little Rock, Arkansas.


Blinken and Joly discuss key bilateral and global issues at APEC forum

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.


US-UK enact atomic energy defense amendment

Today, the United States and the United Kingdom have officially enacted an amendment to their 1958 Agreement on Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes.


HUD allocates $37 million for affordable housing development in Reno

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $37 million Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Reno Housing Authority to enhance affordable housing in Reno, Nevada.


Senator Paul Rose receives prestigious Guardian of Small Business award

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has awarded its Guardian of Small Business honor to state Senator Paul Rose.