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CBP San Diego schedules virtual recruitment webinar for prospective law enforcement candidates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) San Diego Office of Field Operations will hold a virtual recruitment webinar on December 11 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. PST.


FTC schedules workshop on age verification technologies for January 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will host a workshop on January 28, 2026, focusing on age verification and estimation technologies.


Rockland man sentenced to nearly seven years for illegal firearm possession

A Rockland, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Suspected gang member arrested in Illinois after confrontation with ICE

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Luis Jesus Acosta Gutierrez, a Venezuelan national suspected of being a member of the Tren de Aragua gang, in Elgin, Illinois.


House Energy panel schedules markup on seven environmental bills

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a markup session for seven environmental bills.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on economic contributions of older Americans

On December 10, 2025, the Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing to examine the positive impact that older Americans have on the nation's economy.


Convicted sex offender from Philippines dies while in ICE custody

A 72-year-old Filipino national and convicted child sex offender died on December 5 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Interior Department launches “One Dollar, One Tree” program for holiday season

The Department of the Interior has announced a new initiative aimed at making holiday traditions more affordable for families and supporting wildfire prevention efforts on public lands during the 2025-2026 winter season.


Energy Department unveils AI-powered biotech platform at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced a new AI-driven biotechnology platform at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Washington.


House Energy leaders support FTC’s workshop on age verification technology

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, released a statement following the Federal Trade Commission's...


Congress approves NDAA with increased funding and reforms backed by aerospace industry

Congress has introduced the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which features increased defense spending and several measures aimed at supporting the aerospace and defense industry.


Merkley criticizes $12 billion farmer bailout tied to Trump tariff policy

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has responded to the Trump Administration's announcement of a $12 billion bailout package for American farmers affected by recent tariffs.


Wegmans recalls unsalted deluxe mixed nuts over possible salmonella risk

Mellace Family Brands California, Inc., based in Warren, Ohio, has announced a recall of Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted in both 34 oz tubs and 11.5 oz bags due to possible Salmonella contamination.


Treasury Secretary Bessent outlines link between education reform and economy at innovation summit

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent spoke at the Power of Innovation Summit, highlighting the connection between education reform and economic growth.


Charleston man receives decade-long federal sentence for weapons and drug offenses

Jaidan Latrell Alexander, a 26-year-old resident of Ladson, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to firearms and drug trafficking.


Senators criticize Trump administration's approval of NVIDIA H200 chip exports to China

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Chris Coons, Jack Reed, Elizabeth Warren, Brian Schatz, Andy Kim, Michael Bennet, and Elissa Slotkin have issued a joint statement criticizing the Trump administration’s decision to permit NVIDIA to export its...


Colbert County man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

A man from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, has been sentenced to two years in prison for failing to comply with federal sex offender registration requirements.


Guilty plea entered in multi-state cryptocurrency theft involving social engineering

Evan Tangeman, a 22-year-old from Newport Beach, California, pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that used social engineering tactics to steal hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency across the United States.


DHS launches searchable database highlighting criminal illegal alien arrests

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new website, wow.dhs.gov, designed to provide the public with searchable information on criminal illegal aliens arrested by DHS since the start of the Trump Administration.


Cantwell and Blackburn introduce bipartisan HUSTLE Act for college athlete NIL savings

Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) have introduced the Helping Undergraduate Students Thrive with Long-Term Earnings (HUSTLE) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at helping college athletes protect and grow their earnings...