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OPINION: How Qatar won Washington

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s apology to Qatar last week for striking Hamas leaders in Doha—communicated by a phone call from the White House—marked a new era in Qatar’s extraordinary diplomatic rise.


House China panel says China’s energy policy comments are ‘laughable’

The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has publicly criticized China's comments on American energy policy.


Rep. Guthrie says nuclear power key to meeting AI-era energy demand

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced that Chairman Brett Guthrie published an op-ed emphasizing the critical role of nuclear energy in meeting the increasing power demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI).


Latin Kings gang member arrested for placing bounty on Border Patrol chief

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of Juan Espinoza Martinez, a member of the Latin Kings gang, in Burr Ridge, Illinois.


OFRA estimates gray wolf presence causes multimillion-dollar losses to cattle ranches

The Office for Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis (OFRA) has released a preliminary estimate regarding the economic losses that Northern cattle ranches may face due to gray wolves over the period from 2025 to 2034.


White House outlines new initiatives on Child Health Day

This Child Health Day, the White House highlighted ongoing efforts to address health challenges facing American children.


Senator Cantwell urges restoration of whistleblower reporting channels after federal funding halt

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has called on Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought to reverse a decision that restricts funding for...


Chicago gang member charged with soliciting murder-for-hire against federal official

An alleged leader of the Latin Kings street gang in Chicago has been charged with soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved in immigration enforcement operations.


DHS reports arrests in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz despite violence

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made several arrests in Chicago, Illinois over the weekend.


Senators introduce PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 to reauthorize federal oversight

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced the Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation’s Energy to assure Safety, or...


ICE and Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrest over 90 undocumented truck drivers during I-40 operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in cooperation with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), conducted a three-day operation along Interstate 40 in Oklahoma that resulted in the arrest of 120 individuals for immigration violations,...


CDC updates immunization schedules with new guidance on COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its immunization schedules for adults and children, introducing a shift to individual-based decision-making for COVID-19 vaccination and recommending standalone chickenpox...


Mexican national charged with assaulting Texas officer during immigration arrest

A Mexican national living in Houston without legal status has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer, resulting in serious injuries, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Secretary Rubio meets Kuwaiti official to discuss security, economy, and Gaza conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah to discuss the security and economic partnership between the United States and Kuwait.


ICE continues arrests of violent offenders during government shutdown

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continued law enforcement operations over the weekend, arresting several individuals described as violent offenders, despite not receiving pay due to a government shutdown.


DHS disputes Governor Pritzker's claims on federal law enforcement activities in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made several public statements criticizing federal law enforcement operations in Chicago, which the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has called inaccurate and misleading.


Secretary Marco Rubio outlines steps for Middle East peace negotiations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the ongoing Middle East peace negotiations in an interview with Kristen Welker on NBC's "Meet the Press."


Secretary Marco Rubio discusses hostage negotiations and Venezuela drug boat strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed ongoing negotiations involving Hamas and the release of hostages in an interview with Gillian Turner on Fox News Sunday.


Secretary Marco Rubio discusses hostage negotiations and Gaza's future governance

Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio discussed ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza during an interview with Margaret Brennan on CBS Face the Nation.


Secretary Marco Rubio discusses progress on hostage negotiations with Hamas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the ongoing negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas during an interview with Martha Raddatz on ABC's "This Week."