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API supports Trump's executive order on state overreach in energy sector

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed support for a recent executive order signed by President Trump.


ASCE gives US infrastructure a record high C grade in latest report card

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure, awarding the U.S. infrastructure an overall 'C' grade.


Farm Bureau President warns tariffs may harm U.S. agriculture

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has expressed concerns following President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.


Farm Bureau comments on tariff pause's impact on American agriculture

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall expressed his views on President Trump's recent decision to temporarily pause and reduce reciprocal tariffs.


College Cost Reduction Act aims to reform higher education financing

The College Cost Reduction Act of 2024 (CCRA), introduced by Rep. Virginia Foxx and co-sponsored by over 150 Republican lawmakers, aims to reform higher education financing.


Landau and Robbins discuss US-UK relations and economic ties

Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau recently held a meeting with UK Permanent Under-Secretary Oliver Robbins.


Secretary Rubio meets Finnish Foreign Minister in Washington

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Washington, D.C. During their meeting, Secretary Rubio expressed appreciation for Finland’s contributions to European security and its decision to increase...


Landau meets GCC secretary in Washington to strengthen U.S.-GCC ties

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in discussions with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi in Washington, D.C. The meeting emphasized the strength of the partnership between the United States and the...


Rubio offers condolences to Dominican Republic after nightclub disaster

Secretary of State Marco Rubio communicated with President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic, expressing condolences after the roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo.


Bangladesh joins Artemis Accords as the 54th signatory at Dhaka ceremony

Bangladesh has become the 54th country to sign the Artemis Accords, an international framework for the peaceful exploration of space.


510 million in narcotics seized by Panama Express in Eastern Pacific operation

The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces have seized over 44,550 pounds of cocaine and 3,880 pounds of marijuana, worth approximately $509.9 million, in a major operation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.


ICE Boston detains Guatemalan national on child endangerment charges

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Carlos Antonio Zepeda-Ruiz, a Guatemalan national staying illegally in the U.S., who was facing charges of risking injury to a child along with disorderly conduct.


Eighteen charged in immigration identity theft investigation

Eighteen individuals have been charged following an investigation into immigration-related identity theft.


ICE arrests Ecuadoran national in Massachusetts on sex crime charges against a minor

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), together with federal partners from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), apprehended an Ecuadoran national accused of...


Honduran national faces federal charges for identity theft in Florida

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended Elieser Aurelio Gomez-Zelaya, 33, a Honduran national, in Tampa, Florida.


Washington man indicted on 11 charges, including sex trafficking of children

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington have announced charges against Jonathan Michael Atkinson.


US and Panama agree on enhanced military cooperation and canal access

Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited Panama, during which significant agreements were reached, according to Sean Parnell, the Pentagon's Chief Spokesman.


Rand Paul reintroduces bill targeting executive-imposed tariffs

U.S. Senator Rand Paul has reintroduced the No Taxation Without Representation Act, a bill designed to protect American families and businesses from rising tariff costs imposed by executive action.


Kentucky lawmakers criticize Trump's new tariffs citing economic concerns

Several Kentucky lawmakers have voiced concerns over President Donald Trump's recent tariff decisions.


Heartland study claims Trump tax cuts favored working-class over wealthy

Since its enactment in 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been a subject of debate, with critics arguing it favored the wealthy.