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Parkview Institute senior fellow: 'AARP’s advocacy is serving corporate interests, not America’s seniors'

Jon Decker, a senior fellow at the Parkview Institute, has raised concerns about AARP's financial relationship with UnitedHealth, suggesting it compromises the organization's advocacy efforts.


Senate candidate Talarico on shutdown deal: ‘Any deal that kicks 1.7 million Texans off their health insurance isn’t compromise’

James Talarico, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, expressed concerns over government funding agreements that could potentially remove health insurance for 1.7 million Texans.


Commitment to Seniors says AARP–UnitedHealth deal drives higher costs for members

Commitment to Seniors has released a report highlighting concerns over AARP's long-standing licensing partnership with UnitedHealth, which includes a $9 billion royalty arrangement.


Trump proclaims November 11 as Veterans Day with focus on expanded support

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation recognizing November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day.


Lebanon man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material after federal investigation

A Lebanon, Oregon man appeared in federal court following his arrest for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Wyoming man sentenced to 30 years for coordinating Sinaloa Cartel drug shipments

Gabriel Seth Rodgers, 26, who had been living in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced to 30 years in prison with an additional 10 years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. U.S. District Court Judge...


HHS announces removal of FDA black box warnings from hormone replacement therapy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on November 10, 2025, that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin removing broad “black box” warnings from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products used to treat...


National Association of Realtors announces winners of 2025 Good Neighbor Awards

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced the five recipients of its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards, which recognize members for their significant volunteer work in their communities.


House committee schedules hearing on innovation in higher education

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing next Tuesday to discuss innovation in higher education.


Senator Shaheen seeks answers on $7.5 million U.S. payment to Equatorial Guinea

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting clarification on a $7.5 million payment made by the U.S. State Department to the Government of...


Cruz introduces bill aimed at increasing accountability in response to mail theft concerns

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) have introduced the Upholding a Secure Postal System (USPS) Act.


President proclaims November 10 as day to mark US Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary

The President of the United States has issued a proclamation marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.


Senate Republicans propose legislative package aiming at major U.S. labor law reform

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced a legislative package aimed at updating federal labor laws.


Child predator sentenced to 15 years for sharing abuse material via Kik

Michael Martinez, 30, of Camby, Indiana, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and 20 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to distributing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.


Senators propose expanding CFTC authority over digital commodities in bipartisan bill

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced a bipartisan discussion draft of legislation aimed at granting new regulatory powers to the Commodity Futures...


Senate approves extension of farm bill programs and grain inspection in new funding package

The U.S. Senate has approved a funding measure that will reopen the government and provide funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Fiscal Year 2026.


Indianapolis woman sentenced to five years for SNAP benefits fraud

Desha Morris, a 39-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for her involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


Brett Guthrie discusses tax cuts' impact on U.S. energy policy

Congressman Brett Guthrie, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, recently authored an opinion piece featured in the Washington Examiner.


Secretary Hegseth announces reforms for defense acquisition system

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced a series of new directives aimed at reforming the Department of War's acquisition process.


Senate passes bill to reopen government with funding through January 30

The U.S. Senate has approved a legislative package designed to reopen the federal government, following a period of shutdown.