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Haitai recalls Haetae cinnamon powder nationwide over potential lead contamination

Haitai, Inc., based in Cerritos, California, has announced a recall of its Haetae (HT) brand Cinnamon Powder 8 oz due to potential lead contamination.


Aquastar recalls frozen shrimp due to possible exposure to cesium-137

AquaStar (USA) Corp, based in Seattle, Washington, has issued a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia.


FDA selects nine drugs in new priority voucher program to speed up reviews

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has named nine recipients of the new Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program.


Ben's Original recalls select Ready Rice products over possible stone contamination

Ben's Original has announced a voluntary recall of certain batches of its Ready Rice products in the United States.


Jim Jordan seeks testimony from Jack Smith over Special Counsel’s prosecution tactics

Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has sent a letter to former Special Counsel Jack Smith, requesting his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.


Whitehouse questions TVA board nominees amid concerns over clean energy policy

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered an opening statement at a hearing regarding nominations to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors.


Secretary Rubio and Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó discuss energy and European security cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó to address shared strategic priorities between the United States and Hungary.


Portland resident indicted for damaging ICE building cameras

A federal grand jury in Portland has indicted a local resident, Alistair Sidener, 20, on charges of damaging cameras attached to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building on June 12, 2025.


Senate Aging Committee examines healthcare modernization and price transparency

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led by Chairman Rick Scott, held a hearing focused on modernizing healthcare through price transparency and the expansion of shoppable services.


Senate Aging Committee examines price transparency in health care at hearing led by Chairman Rick Scott

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on how price transparency and shoppable health care services could benefit patients by promoting competition, reducing costs, and...


Senator Cassidy addresses need for updated federal labor laws at HELP Committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during a hearing focused on reforming federal labor law to protect worker freedoms and strengthen workers’ rights.


U.S. and South Korea discuss business travel and visa cooperation in virtual meeting

The U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Business Travel and Visa Working Group held its second meeting virtually on October 21.


Uber Senior Director on RICO Case Filing: 'That kind of legal abuse drives up prices'

Adam Blinick, Senior Director of U.S. & Canada Policy & Communications for Uber Technologies, Inc., said that Uber is pursuing civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) cases to deter alleged fraud related to injury claims on its...


Secretary Rubio and Swedish Foreign Minister discuss efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard on October 22, 2025.


United States congratulates Takaichi Sanae on election as Japan’s prime minister

The United States has extended its congratulations to Takaichi Sanae on her election as Prime Minister of Japan.


Drug Take Back Day offers disposal sites for tribal communities across Montana

A recent study by the Montana Office of Public Instruction found that 17% of Native American high school students in the state have used prescription medication without a prescription.


Rogers and Wicker urge increased sanctions and military support to pressure Russia into negotiations

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, have released a joint statement regarding actions intended to push Russia toward peace...


Interior subcommittee chairman warns prolonged shutdown threatens U.S. national parks

On the 22nd day of the ongoing government shutdown, Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other House Republican leaders to discuss the impact of the closure on national parks and...



Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves multiple bills on foreign policy priorities

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a committee business meeting on October 22, 2025.