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Rubio outlines FY26 State Department budget priorities before House Committee

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs to discuss the fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Department of State.


Reward offered for capture of Uruguayan trafficker Sebastian Marset

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward offer of up to $2 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Sebastian Marset, a Uruguayan narcotics trafficker...


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran's strategic materials and construction sector

The United States Department of State has announced two significant findings under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA) of 2012.


Marco Rubio outlines FY26 budget priorities before Senate Committee

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Senate Committee on Appropriations regarding the fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Department of State.


Secretary Rubio outlines reorganization plans for State Department before Senate Committee

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently addressed the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations regarding the Department of State's budget request for fiscal year 2026.


U.S.-Türkiye working group discusses stability and security in Syria

The United States and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation on stability and security in Syria.


Department of State announces new sanctions against Iran's construction sector

The Department of State has announced two new determinations with sanctions implications under Section 1245 of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012.


Federal agencies push forward on healthcare price transparency initiatives

The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury have taken steps to enhance healthcare price transparency.


OSHA updates inspection program for workplaces with highest injury rates

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its inspection program, focusing on establishments with the highest rates of workplace injuries and illnesses.


Labor Department recovers $207K for unpaid overtime from Michigan contractor

The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered over $207,470 in back wages and damages for 157 workers.


Department of Labor settles with New Jersey bakery over unresolved safety hazards

The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a settlement with Valenti's Bakery LLC, a commercial baker based in Paterson, New Jersey.


Labor Department appoints new leadership team for Wage and Hour Division

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the appointment of five individuals to key positions within the Wage and Hour Division.


Interior announces new USGS assessment on undiscovered oil and gas resources

The Department of the Interior has released a new assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) identifying significant undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources in the Mowry Composite Total Petroleum System.


Interior Department approves Utah mine under new expedited review process

In a significant development aimed at enhancing domestic mineral production, the U.S. Department of the Interior has approved the Velvet-Wood uranium and vanadium mine in San Juan County, Utah.


Interior deploys personnel for wildfire response in Southern California

The Department of the Interior has deployed personnel to assist with wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California.


Interior appoints BSEE as lead agency for offshore platform decommissioning

The Department of the Interior has designated the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) as the lead federal agency for overseeing the decommissioning of oil and gas platforms within the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.


Interior evaluates offshore mineral lease near American Samoa

The Department of the Interior has announced the start of a process to evaluate a potential mineral lease sale in offshore waters near American Samoa.


FAA prepares for busiest summer travel season in 15 years

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing for a significant increase in air travel this summer, marking the busiest period in 15 years.


JFE Franchising recalls cucumber products over possible Salmonella risk

JFE Franchising, Inc. has announced a recall of certain fresh-cut cucumber items and sushi products due to potential Salmonella contamination.


Albertsons recalls deli items over salmonella concerns linked to cucumbers

Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled three store-made deli items due to potential Salmonella contamination.