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Hearing addresses rise in mail theft and USPS response

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) opened a hearing on mail theft and the United States Postal Service's (USPS) response.


Cincinnati man arrested for alleged threats against ICE agents

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, in collaboration with the FBI, apprehended a Cincinnati resident on July 19 following allegations of making online threats to shoot and kill ICE officers.


Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Beijing seeks 'steady, sound and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations'

Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said that Beijing seeks a reciprocal trade relationship with the United States, emphasizing communication and mutual benefit.


Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior fellow: Chinese-owned company Gotion 'positioned to benefit from federal tax incentives'

Emily de La Bruyère, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, has expressed concerns regarding Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers utilizing U.S. subsidies and legal channels to expand their operations and...


Energy and Critical Minerals Policy director: Chinese investments 'manipulate market prices as well as undercut investors abroad'

Tom Haslett, Director of Energy and Critical Minerals Policy, said that Chinese state-supported investment in mining and processing is distorting global markets and undercutting competitors.


Director of Johns Hopkins SAIS: Latin America is 'a very big part of China's strategy with respect to supply chain development'

Margaret Myers, director of Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), said at an event that China has prioritized Latin America in its supply chain and resource strategies, particularly focusing on critical minerals and...


Sen. Cassidy introduces bill to create safe harbor for portable benefits

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced the introduction of the Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act, as reported by WECT News 6.


Senate Commerce Committee reviews weather system upgrades after Texas flood

At a Senate Commerce Committee executive session, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discussed the importance of improving weather warning systems in light of recent natural disasters.


Donald J. Trump shares updates on trade deals and international talks via Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on July 30, 2025 via Truth Social regarding trade negotiations and meetings with international leaders.


Marietta man convicted for multi-million dollar PPP loan fraud

A federal jury has convicted Carl Delano Torjagbo, also known as Karl Lucius Delano, of bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering in connection with a $9.6 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan scheme and a $3.4 million tax fraud.


Texas man convicted in Pittsburgh federal court for cocaine trafficking

A federal jury in Pittsburgh has convicted Jorge Luis Guerrero, a resident of Socorro, Texas, for possessing with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.


Donald J. Trump posts tsunami warning and reiterates August first deadline

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account on July 29-30, 2025 to warn about tsunami threats following a Pacific earthquake and emphasized an August first national deadline without providing further details on its significance


Senate committee advances legislation on fisheries, space exploration, manufacturing

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved three bills and advanced several key nominations within the Departments of Commerce and Transportation.


Five plead guilty to conspiracy involving smuggling drugs and weapons into D.C. jail

Five individuals have pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme to smuggle contraband into the Central Detention Facility, also known as the D.C. Jail, while inmates awaited trial for serious offenses.


Grayson County man receives 20-year federal sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

A Sherman resident has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation in Grayson County, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Two sentenced for roles in Eastern Panhandle fentanyl trafficking case

Two individuals have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.


Titusville man indicted on federal child exploitation charges

A federal grand jury in Erie has indicted David Garrett Struchen, 20, of Titusville, Pennsylvania, on charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.


Chinese nationals indicted in Alabama over alleged counterfeit gift card scheme

Two Chinese nationals, Jiadong Cao, 36, and Xuejun Zheng, 48, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Birmingham for allegedly possessing counterfeit and unauthorized access devices.


Mexican national sentenced for passport fraud after false citizenship claim in Georgia

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after being convicted of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship in a passport application submitted in Gainesville, Georgia.


Senator Capito urges bipartisan action on environmental permitting reform

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, addressed the Senate on the need for bipartisan reforms to environmental review and permitting processes.