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HUD supports over one million Americans in homeownership efforts during 2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that more than one million Americans have been assisted in achieving homeownership or maintaining housing affordability this year through programs managed by the Federal Housing...


HUD Secretary visits Atlanta's Centennial Yards to highlight Opportunity Zone impact

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner visited the Centennial Yards development in Atlanta, Georgia.


CFTC files complaint against two men and company over alleged $1 million futures fraud

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against Brian Mitchell of Michigan, Kevin Mack Jr. of Maryland, and their company Young Pros Investment Group LLC...


FAA seeks proposals for unified Common Automation Platform to modernize air traffic control

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to seek proposals for a new air traffic automation system aimed at replacing the current en route and terminal systems with a unified platform, known as the Common Automation Platform...


FAA prepares for highest Thanksgiving travel volume since 2010

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing for what it expects to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years.


Transportation secretary announces $10,000 awards for FAA staff after government shutdown

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced a $10,000 award for 776 air traffic controllers and technicians.


CFTC secures over $51 million in sanctions for victims of precious metals fraud

A federal court in California has ordered Safeguard Metals LLC and its owner, Jeffrey Ikahn (also known as Jeffrey Santulan and Jeffrey Hill), to pay $25.6 million in restitution to victims and an additional $25.6 million civil monetary penalty...


Interior Department proposes expanded offshore leasing plan through 2031

The Department of the Interior has issued a new Secretary’s Order, “Unleashing American Offshore Energy,” directing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to end the Biden administration’s 2024–2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas...


CFTC grants no-action relief to Structured Finance Association on certain CPO rules

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Market Participants Division has issued a no-action letter to the Structured Finance Association.


Energy Department announces organizational realignment to support administration priorities

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new organizational realignment aimed at improving its ability to implement President Trump’s energy agenda.


Energy Secretary orders Midwest coal plant extension amid winter grid concerns

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to address grid reliability concerns in the Midwest as winter approaches.


House subcommittee examines tourism sector challenges at Daylight Saving Time hearing

Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who chairs the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on the travel and tourism industries as well as the effects of Daylight Saving Time.


Subcommittee examines impact of time policies on travel industry and local economies

Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who chairs the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, addressed the economic significance of tourism during a hearing titled "Daylight and Destinations: Examining Time, Travel, and Tourism."


Senate HELP Committee postpones hearing on retirement savings reform

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has postponed its scheduled hearing on improving the retirement system for American workers and their families.


Subcommittee seeks funding for digital upgrade of congressional flag order system

The Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation has put forward a request for funding from the Modernization Initiatives Account (MIA) to develop FlagTrack 2.0, an updated system aimed at improving how American flags flown over the Capitol are...


Justice Department obtained Jim Jordan’s phone records during Arctic Frost probe

The Justice Department under the Biden-Harris administration obtained phone records belonging to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan over a two-year period, according to documents released in response to a request from Chairman Jordan...


Julie Fedorchak criticizes ACA subsidies extension in new op-ed

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has published an opinion piece in the Bismarck Tribune, criticizing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and recent efforts to extend enhanced premium tax credits.


Senator Moran leads hearing on effects of government shutdown on U.S. aviation

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, led a hearing in Washington to discuss the impact of the recent 43-day government shutdown on the U.S. aviation system.


House subcommittee reviews eight bills focused on consumer choice in energy policy

Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, delivered an opening statement during a markup session in Washington, D.C., where eight energy-related bills were considered.


Buchanan urges provider collaboration to address U.S. chronic disease crisis

Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan addressed the issue of chronic diseases in the United States during a hearing focused on modernizing coordinated care.