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America First Policy Institute highlights significance of Columbus Day amid ongoing debates

This year's Columbus Day celebration prompts reflection alongside festivities, according to the America First Policy Institute.


AFPI praises Trump for securing release of Israeli hostages from Gaza

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has extended its congratulations to former President Donald Trump for his role in the release of 20 Israeli hostages from Gaza.


Trump orders use of available funds to ensure military pay during appropriations lapse

During an ongoing lapse in annual appropriations, President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum on October 15, 2025, directing the Secretary of War and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to use available Department of War funds to...


DHS highlights criminal records at Broadview ICE facility amid ongoing protests

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified several individuals currently detained at the Broadview ICE facility in Illinois, describing them as among the most serious offenders.


U.S. Treasury Secretary urges focus on core missions at IMF and World Bank annual meetings

As the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) take place, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent outlined the United States’ position on global economic challenges and the roles of international financial...


Trump issues new executive order restricting federal hiring and creating oversight committees

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order establishing new procedures for federal hiring, aimed at maintaining and expanding reductions in the size of the federal workforce.


Supreme Court declines parental rights case; AFPI vows continued advocacy

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of Lee v. Poudre School District R-1, which involves parental rights in public education.


White House secures drug price reduction deal with AstraZeneca

The White House announced on October 10 that it has reached an agreement with AstraZeneca to lower drug prices.


Hillsboro resident charged with assaulting federal officer near Portland ICE office

A Hillsboro resident, Samuel A. Westcott, 19, appeared in federal court after being charged with assaulting a federal law enforcement officer near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland.


U.S. Coast Guard seizes over 100,000 pounds of cocaine during Operation Pacific Viper

The Department of Homeland Security has reported that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has seized more than 100,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since the start of Operation Pacific Viper in early August.


U.S. Navy to christen USS Louis H. Wilson Jr., honoring Medal of Honor recipient

The U.S. Navy is set to christen the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126) on Saturday, September 27, at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Maine.


President of League of American Workers on Columbus Day: ‘In this house Columbus is a hero!’

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, said his admiration for Christopher Columbus as a foundational figure in American history.


Chairman of Cambodian conglomerate indicted over global crypto scam targeting U.S., billions seized

An indictment was unsealed in Brooklyn federal court charging Chen Zhi, also known as “Vincent,” the founder and chairman of Prince Holding Group (Prince Group), with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.


Treasury Secretary meets Ukrainian Prime Minister to discuss reconstruction and pressure on Russia

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko in Washington on October 14, 2025.


Ernst recognizes LT Farms as Small Business of the Week for Ringgold County

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who serves as Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named LT Farms of Ringgold County as her Small Business of the Week.


NFIB outlines document retention strategies for small businesses

Managing records is a key part of running a small business, but improper handling can lead to significant problems.


Roger Ver agrees to deferred prosecution over unreported bitcoin holdings

Roger Ver, a prominent early investor in bitcoin often referred to as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice over federal tax charges related to his cryptocurrency holdings.


ICE continues arrests of serious offenders during government shutdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued to carry out arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes over the holiday weekend, despite the ongoing government shutdown.


Senate Commerce Committee reschedules executive session to October 21 with full agenda

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has moved the committee’s upcoming executive session from October 8 to October 21, 2025.


Trump proclaims national day honoring Charlie Kirk after assassination

On October 14, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.