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U.S. seeks Mexico's review over alleged worker rights denial at Freixenet

The United States has initiated a review under the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) concerning alleged labor rights violations at Freixenet de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. This facility, located in...


ICE highlights arrests of alleged criminal aliens in sanctuary states during Thanksgiving

As Americans observe Thanksgiving, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) highlighted recent arrests of individuals described as dangerous criminal illegal aliens in states with sanctuary policies.


Observer Research Foundation details how new guidelines are reshaping clean energy, industrial policy, and geopolitics

The Observer Research Foundation (ORF) has announced that new U.S. "foreign entity of concern" rules and the designation of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.


EPA addresses misinformation on pesticide approvals

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has addressed recent misinformation about its pesticide approvals, clarifying that the agency has not approved any "forever chemical" pesticides.


EPA proposes extended deadline for certain coal-fired facilities' compliance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed extending the closure deadline for certain coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments.


Weekend Interview: Ben Delman Says Solar Power Must Scale Fast to Meet AI Demand

Rising electricity demand from AI data centers has forced policymakers to confront the hard reality that existing generation and transmission assets cannot keep pace.


House Appropriations Committee highlights FY26 progress and legislative milestones

The House Appropriations Committee has outlined its progress as it prepares for the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) legislative process.


Homeland Security panel seeks tech firms' input after reported Chinese AI-powered cyberattack

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY), along with Subcommittee Chairmen Andy Ogles (R-TN) and Josh Brecheen (R-OK), have requested testimony from representatives of Anthropic, Google, and Quantum Xchange at a...


ICE Boston removes Salvadoran MS-13 gang leader after multiple illegal reentries

Officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston have deported Wilmer Alexi Garcia-Manzanarez, a Salvadoran national identified as a leader of the MS-13 gang.


Harman agrees to $11.8 million settlement over alleged evasion of Chinese aluminum import duties

Harman International Industries, Inc., a major audio electronics company known for brands such as Harman Kardon, JBL, and Mark Levinson, has agreed to pay $11.8 million to resolve allegations that it avoided paying antidumping and countervailing...


Labor Department allocates $2.3M for West Virginia storm recovery efforts

The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated an additional $2,383,398 to aid West Virginia residents impacted by severe storms in February 2025.


Sioux City man sentenced to over five years for illegal firearm possession

A Sioux City man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon and drug user.


Commerce Department approves semiconductor exports to UAE's G42 and Saudi Arabia's Humain

The U.S. Department of Commerce has granted approval for the export of advanced American semiconductors to two companies in the Middle East.


Philadelphia man receives maximum sentence for illegal firearm possession

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to an announcement from United States Attorney David Metcalf.


Secretary McMahon joins university leaders at White House roundtable on higher education reform

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Under Secretary Nicholas Kent participated in a roundtable at the White House focused on reforms in higher education.


Canadian man pleads guilty in Florida child exploitation case

A Canadian national, James Hjelmeland, age 30, pleaded guilty in Orlando, Florida to several federal charges related to child sexual exploitation.


Two women receive prison sentences for roles in Hampton Roads drug trafficking operation

Two women have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy centered in Hampton Roads, Virginia.


Queens man pleads guilty in Ulster County drug trafficking case

Cecilio Wareham, a 48-year-old resident of Queens, New York, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine.


Senate leaders urge Trump Administration response to Burma’s planned military-run election

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, together with Representatives Brian Mast (R-Fla.) and Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, have issued...


China's Fourth Plenum brings leadership purges alongside affirmation of policy direction

China’s Fourth Plenum, which took place from October 20 to 23, concluded with significant personnel changes and a reaffirmation of current policy directions.