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Schatz and Cantwell seek answers on delay of tribal broadband grant distribution

U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator Arielle Roth, seeking clarification on...


Violent felon convicted for running multimillion-dollar drug ring from Georgia state prison

Jarvis Matthews has been convicted for leading a drug trafficking and money laundering operation from Calhoun State Prison in Georgia.


Mexican national sentenced for trafficking woman into forced prostitution in Houston

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for recruiting and forcing an 18-year-old woman from Mexico into commercial sex in Houston, Texas.


Trump orders DOJ probe into foreign-owned meat packers over price concerns

President Donald J. Trump has instructed the Department of Justice to investigate major meat packing companies in the United States.


Portland man pleads guilty to sex trafficking three minors

A Portland man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the sex trafficking of three minors.


ICE announces arrests of criminal illegal aliens convicted of violent offenses

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens, convicted of serious offenses such as sexual abuse of a minor, rape, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.


Arizona man sentenced for hate crime plot against Christian churches

Zimnako Salah, a 46-year-old resident of Phoenix, Arizona, has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted for targeting Christian churches across multiple states.


Guthrie and Latta commend IEA for restoring objective analysis in World Energy Outlook

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, have addressed a letter to Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency...


Senate passes Cruz-authored bill raising pensions for living Medal of Honor recipients

The Senate has unanimously passed the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act, a bill authored by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas).


Interior Department releases final list naming 60 critical minerals for U.S. supply

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has released the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals.


Chairman Bost responds to report on veteran homelessness issues at West LA VA campus

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) has issued a statement in response to a recent Congressionally Mandated Report from the Department of Veterans Affairs.


BOEM announces new lease sales in Gulf of America and Cook Inlet

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced two upcoming lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska’s Cook Inlet.


National Association of Realtors announces 2026 schedule for statistical news releases

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has published its schedule for statistical news releases in 2026.


Aerospace Industries Association supports Pentagon's arms acquisition reform efforts

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has expressed support for the Pentagon’s newly announced reforms to the arms acquisition system.


Chairman Walberg says shutdown blocks access to key jobs data

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has expressed concern over the ongoing government shutdown, attributing the lack of timely jobs data to Democratic lawmakers.


DHS clarifies events surrounding viral video of ICE arrest in Massachusetts

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement to clarify details about a recent viral video showing the arrest of Juliana Milena Ojeda-Montoya by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Massachusetts.


Melania Trump receives 'Patriot of the Year' honor from Fox Nation

First Lady Melania Trump has been named “Patriot of the Year” by Fox Nation, an award given to individuals recognized as “heroes and patriots who have shown unwavering dedication to the values that make our country great.” During her acceptance...


Fresenius Kabi recalls three lots of famotidine injection due to elevated endotoxin levels

Fresenius Kabi has announced a voluntary recall of three lots of Famotidine Injection, USP, 20 mg per 2 mL (10 mg per mL), due to out-of-specification endotoxin results in reserve samples from one lot.


Aerospace Industries Association calls on Congress to end government shutdown

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has urged Congress to end the ongoing government shutdown, warning of widespread disruptions across several sectors.


Maloy calls on Senate Democrats to support clean funding bill amid record shutdown

Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse as the current government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history.