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Interior Department revises guidelines for orphaned oil and gas well cleanup

The Department of the Interior has announced updates to its guidelines for states applying to federal programs focused on cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells.


Senegal signs Artemis Accords at NASA headquarters

Senegal has become the 56th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, marking a significant step in its space exploration efforts.


Interior ends preferential treatment for wind and solar energy

In Washington, the Department of the Interior has announced it will end preferential treatment for wind and solar energy.


Interior finalizes major Alaskan land transfer to NANA Regional Corporation

The Department of the Interior has finalized the transfer of nearly 28,000 acres of land to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. This transfer is part of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), increasing the total land conveyed to NANA to...


House Oversight Subcommittee discusses America's role in global crypto landscape

Coin Center director of policy, Jason Somensatto, provided testimony during a House Oversight Subcommittee hearing focused on making America the leading hub for cryptocurrency.


Deputy Secretary Rigas visits South Korea and Philippines for strategic talks

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas is set to visit Seoul, South Korea, and Manila, Philippines from July 23 to 28.


U.S. concerned about Thailand-Cambodia border conflict

The United States has expressed grave concern over reports of escalating fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border.


Rubio meets with Jordanian foreign minister to discuss Syrian ceasefire

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi.


State Department investigates Harvard's role in exchange visitor program

The U.S. Department of State has initiated an investigation into Harvard University's ongoing eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program.


CBP expands mobile passport control to Alaska airports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the expansion of its Mobile Passport Control (MPC) application to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Fairbanks International Airport.


Pending home sales drop nationwide as regional differences emerge

Pending home sales in the United States fell by 0.8% in June compared to May, and dropped 2.8% from the same period last year, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on July 30, 2025.


Cedar Rapids man sentenced for armed robbery during drug transaction

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison following his guilty plea to charges related to an armed robbery during a drug transaction.


Tiffin man sentenced to 37 years for conspiracy to sexually exploit a child

A Tiffin, Iowa man has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to sexually exploit a child and possession of child pornography.


Trump administration criticizes media coverage of crimes involving illegal immigrants

A recent report by the Minnesota Star Tribune highlighted a case involving a driver from Wisconsin, identified as an illegal immigrant from Honduras, who was charged with driving drunk on a revoked license and causing a fatal crash that killed two...


Jefferson County pair sentenced for armed robbery attempt at Nederland convenience store

A Jefferson County couple has been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in an attempted armed robbery of a convenience store in Nederland, Texas.


Senate committee introduces ROTOR Act to improve aviation safety after fatal collision

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has introduced the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, a legislative effort aimed at improving aviation safety following the January 29 midair collision...


Senate Banking Committee advances bipartisan bill on national housing supply

The Senate Banking Committee has approved the ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing package intended to address the national shortage of housing.


Manchester man sentenced for distributing over three pounds of methamphetamine

A Manchester resident has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Senate committee hears industry views on reauthorizing U.S. Grain Standards Act

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman opened a hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act, which is set to expire at the end of September.


Philadelphia man receives over 35 years for extensive child sex abuse crimes

Joshua Lang, a 37-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 430 months in prison and lifetime supervised release for child sexual exploitation and child pornography offenses.