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By R. C. Jamison | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act with a vote of 217 to 214.
By H. B. Edwards | Feb 3, 2026
In a recent op-ed published by RealClearHealth, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) outlined his plan to address rising health care costs through the budget reconciliation process.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
A Pasadena, Maryland man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation offenses. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Andrew Joseph Stilling, Jr., who will also be subject...
By R. C. Jamison | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act by a vote of 217 to 214.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
Cihan Calkap, the former owner of Mimmo’s Pizza and Kitchen in Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion before United States District Judge Kai N. Scott, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 3, 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a planned investment of $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair, and improve health care facilities through the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM)...
By H. B. Edwards | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Chief of Staff Chris Syrek will leave the department for a private-sector role, with his last day set for February 13.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
The United States Department of State has congratulated Oman on becoming the 61st nation to sign the Artemis Accords, an international agreement that outlines principles for peaceful and responsible space exploration.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg led the sixth U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) on January 27, 2026.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) convened their eleventh Economic Policy Dialogue in Abu Dhabi on January 15, 2026.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Bahraini Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Khalifa led the fifth U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue on January 26, 2026, in Manama.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. Department of State has announced new visa restrictions on three Haitian officials, including two members of the Transitional Presidential Council and a cabinet minister.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held the third meeting of their Business Travel and Visa Working Group in Seoul on January 28.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 3, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to discuss U.S. policy toward Venezuela.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
Today, Jonathan Fritz, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, took part in a meeting of the U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea (ROK) Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat held in Seoul.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. Department of State and the National Football League (NFL) have announced a partnership aimed at supporting and expanding the Department’s sports diplomacy efforts.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 3, 2026
On January 30, the United States extended congratulations to Nauru on the occasion of its 58th independence anniversary.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
The United States announced new sanctions targeting Iranian officials in response to the government's recent actions against peaceful demonstrators.
By R. C. Jamison | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. Congress has approved a five-bill appropriations package, securing full-year funding for several federal departments and agencies for the 2026 fiscal year.
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 3, 2026
Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), has released a report criticizing the Trump administration for cutting funding to medical research at the National Institutes of...
