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Westmoor Country Club settles $1.25 million claim over improper PPP loan

Westmoor Country Club has agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle allegations that it improperly received a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern...


Silver Spring man convicted of cyberstalking faces up to five years in prison

A federal jury in Greenbelt, Maryland has convicted Jason Michael Leidel, 45, of Silver Spring on one count of cyberstalking.


Criminal illegal alien sentenced to 20 years for assaulting ICE officer in Kansas

Diego Barron-Esquivel, a Mexican national living illegally in the United States, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for violently assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal firearm possession as convicted felon

A New Orleans resident has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


United States and Paraguay sign Status of Forces Agreement strengthening security cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) in a ceremony marking a new stage in cooperation between the United States and Paraguay.


Bipartisan act signed into law updates military life insurance with cost-of-living adjustments

A bipartisan bill aimed at modernizing life insurance benefits for U.S. servicemembers and veterans has been signed into law by President Trump.


House passes two bills aimed at improving efficiency in federal workforce

The House of Representatives has passed two bills aimed at improving efficiency within the federal workforce.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry in Eastern District of Texas

A Mexican national residing illegally in Collin County has been indicted for returning to the United States after a previous deportation, according to an announcement from Jay R. Combs, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.


Builder confidence rises slightly but remains below break-even level through end of year

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased slightly in December, but overall sentiment remained negative throughout 2025.


President Trump proclaims December 15 as Bill of Rights Day for 2025

Two hundred and fifty years after the founding of the United States, President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation marking December 15, 2025, as Bill of Rights Day.


Trump's executive order targets foreign-owned proxy advisory firms

The U.S. Department of Labor supports an Executive Order by President Trump targeting foreign-owned proxy advisory firms for their influence on capital markets.


CFTC announces participants for new CEO Innovation Council focused on derivatives market innovation

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham has announced the first group of participants for the CEO Innovation Council, which will include representatives from exchanges.


CFTC moves up timeline for releasing delayed Commitments of Traders reports

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced it will speed up the release of its Commitments of Traders (COT) reports, which were delayed due to a lapse in federal funding.


CFTC issues no-action letter to harmonize “U.S. person” definitions in swap regulation

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham has introduced new regulatory guidance intended to clarify the definition of "U.S. person" within the agency's cross-border swap framework.


CFTC launches pilot program allowing bitcoin, ether & USDC as derivatives market collateral

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a digital assets pilot program that will allow certain digital assets, including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and USD Coin (USDC), to be used as collateral in derivatives markets.


Department of Energy announces $320 million investment in artificial intelligence for science

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $320 million in funding to boost artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as part of the Genesis Mission.


CFTC secures over $2 million restitution for victims in precious metals fraud case

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has issued a consent order against Robert L. Adams and SimTradePro Incorporated, both based in Oregon, following a case of fraud...


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details arrests tied to drug smuggling and violent offenses

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released updates on December 13-14, 2025 regarding recent actions against individuals involved in drug smuggling and violent crimes.


Secretary Rubio discusses Sydney terrorist attack with Australian foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong regarding the recent terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.


President Trump highlights Hanukkah’s meaning in annual message

President issues Hanukkah message emphasizing religious freedom President Donald J. Trump has extended greetings to the Jewish community in the United States and worldwide as Hanukkah begins.