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Senator Cantwell comments on Trump's executive order about college sports NIL

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has issued a statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order on college sports.


Felon Wendell Smith sentenced for firearm possession after traffic stop

Wendell Smith, a 60-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison.


Mobile man sentenced to over 12 years for illegal firearm possession

Joseph Ambrose Wilburn, Jr., a resident of Mobile, Alabama, has been sentenced to 156 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Jury convicts Chicago woman for illegal firearm purchases linked to crime scenes

A federal jury in Sioux City has convicted Cedrinique Coleman, 32, of Chicago, Illinois, on multiple charges related to the illegal purchase of firearms.


VA awards over $2M in grants to honor U.S. veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded grants totaling over $2 million to seven educational and research institutions.


Va partners with cms to recover $106m in duplicate health care billings

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new collaboration with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aimed at addressing duplicate billing issues.


VA proposes extension for caregiver support program eligibility

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to propose a rule extending eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) for certain veterans and their family caregivers until September 30, 2028.


Marine Corps Lt.Gen.Borgschulte nominated as U.S.Naval Academy Superintendent

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the presidential nominations of Marine Corps Lt.


DoD releases annual report on civilian casualties related to U.S. military operations

Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) submitted to Congress and released its Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection with United States Military Operations for 2024.


Rubio meets Philippine President Marcos to discuss US-Philippines alliance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Washington, DC.


Rubio discusses security concerns with Iraqi Prime Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani.


U.S. rejects 2024 International Health Regulations amendments

Today, the United States officially rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) of 2005.


Trump announces visa restrictions on Brazilian judicial officials

President Trump has announced visa restrictions targeting Brazilian judicial officials, specifically focusing on Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his associates.


Deputy Secretary Landau discusses trilateral relations with Japan and South Korea

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo to enhance the trilateral partnership between the countries.


Weekend Interview: Rod Martin—With China, Reciprocity Must Be the Standard

For decades, U.S. policy toward China relied on the hope that economic integration would liberalize the nation.


US welcomes return of ten Americans detained in Venezuela

The United States has welcomed the return of ten Americans who were detained in Venezuela, marking a significant development attributed to President Trump's leadership.


Alliance for American Manufacturing researcher: Major banks subpoenaed to 'produce documents related to their roles' in CATL's IPO

Jeffrey Bonior, a researcher at the Alliance for American Manufacturing, said on X that a congressional committee investigating national security is seeking information from major banks about their roles in a Chinese battery company's initial...


Rubio discusses partnership with Suriname's newly elected president

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on July 18, 2025.


UK joins Comprehensive Security Integration & Prosperity Agreement with US & Bahrain

On July 16, 2025, a significant event took place in Washington, D.C., as Mora Namdar, Senior Bureau Official for Near Eastern Affairs, hosted a ceremony to mark the United Kingdom's accession to the Comprehensive Security Integration and...


U.S. briefs UN on North Korea-Russia military cooperation

Today at the United Nations, Seth Bailey, U.S. Department of State Director for Korean and Mongolian Affairs, briefed UN member states on the first report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).