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Cruz and Cornyn seek applicants for federal judicial vacancies in Texas

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, both Republicans from Texas, announced they are now accepting applications for federal judicial vacancies in the Southern District (McAllen) and Northern District (Dallas) of Texas.


Stimson Center launches Latin America Program to address regional security and development

The Stimson Center has announced the creation of its Latin America Program, which will focus on promoting democratic governance, regional security, and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean.


Senators introduce Kayla Hamilton Act requiring background checks for unaccompanied minors

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Ted Cruz, Marsha Blackburn, Katie Britt, Cynthia Lummis, Tommy Tuberville, Ted Budd, Lindsey Graham, and Thom Tillis have introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act.


Grassley releases responses from judges admitting AI use in error-filled court orders

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released statements from two federal judges and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AO) about their use of generative artificial intelligence in drafting court orders.


Blumenthal urges GAO audit into effects of VA workforce cuts on spinal injury veteran care

Senator Richard Blumenthal, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct an independent audit into how recent workforce reductions at the Department of Veterans...


Weekend Interview: Tirzah Duren Believes Consumer Choice Beats Top-Down Policy

An approach to manage “big tech,” food labels and even rising prices is to assume imposing new government rules works best.


NBA players among six charged in Brooklyn federal court over insider betting scheme

Six individuals, including current and former National Basketball Association (NBA) players, have been charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy in connection with an alleged scheme to use confidential NBA information for...


House Budget Chairman warns as US national debt exceeds $38 trillion

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, marking a new record and raising concerns among lawmakers about the country's fiscal future.


Lane County man sentenced for exploiting minors across multiple states

A man from Eugene, Oregon, has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for using social media platforms to exploit and coerce minors in Oregon, New York, and Florida.


Thirty-one charged with running rigged poker games linked to organized crime families

Federal authorities have charged 31 individuals in connection with schemes to rig illegal poker games across New York City, East Hampton, and other locations throughout the United States.


Existing-home sales rise as mortgage rates fall and inventory increases

Existing-home sales in the United States rose by 1.5% in September, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Existing-Home Sales Report released on October 23, 2025.


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to accompany President Trump on Asia trip

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent is set to travel with President Donald J. Trump to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.


Lawmakers urge presidential action for Americans detained in China

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-New Jersey), who serve as Chair and Cochair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), have called on President Trump to directly address the cases of...


Senate Commerce Committee advances bipartisan ROTOR Act to strengthen aviation safety

Aviation organizations and families affected by the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash have expressed support for the Senate Commerce Committee’s unanimous approval of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act.


Pakistani national receives 40-year sentence for trafficking Iranian weapons to Houthis

A Pakistani national, Muhammad Pahlawan, was sentenced on October 16 to 40 years in prison for his involvement in transporting advanced conventional weapons made in Iran.


Senator Cassidy calls for reforms during HELP Committee hearing on expanding drug pricing program

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee in a hearing focused on the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its impact on American patients.


Senator Risch addresses diplomatic nominations amid global policy concerns

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing on October 23, 2025.


AIA-Kearney study urges stronger US-based aerospace supply chains

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and consulting firm Kearney have released a joint report examining how U.S. aerospace and defense companies are adjusting their manufacturing strategies to strengthen supply chains.


ICE arrests two Mexican nationals linked to Austin woman's murder

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of two Mexican nationals, Jesus Llamas-Yanez and Javier Roman Hernandez, in connection with the murder of Mary Gonzales, a 43-year-old woman found dead in Austin, Texas.


Senator Capito discusses chemical regulation challenges at EPW subcommittee hearing

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, took part in a subcommittee hearing focused on chemical safety, waste management, environmental justice, and regulatory oversight.