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Senate Armed Services Committee advances defense authorization act for fiscal year 2026

Today, the Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with a vote of 26-1.


Mexican national pleads guilty to immigration violation in Texas

A Mexican national has admitted guilt to an immigration violation in the Eastern District of Texas, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Mexican national charged with harboring illegal aliens at Phoenix taco restaurants

Blademir Angulo Audeves, a 42-year-old Mexican national, was arrested on July 8 in Phoenix, Arizona.


Scottsdale man sentenced to prison for fraud involving fake investments

Brandon Scott Menaged, a 22-year-old resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, was sentenced to 33 months in prison by Senior United States District Judge David G. Campbell on July 9.


Sacramento man sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy

Gilbert Ramirez, a 27-year-old from Sacramento, was sentenced to over 16 years in prison by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Troy L. Nunley.


Brazilian man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S., announces Acting U.S. Attorney

A Brazilian citizen, Paulo Henrique Fernandes Evaristo, has been sentenced in federal court for illegal reentry into the United States.


Sacramento man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officers

Jason Raysean Broadbent, a 38-year-old resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including assaulting federal officers with a deadly weapon and possession of methamphetamine near a school with intent to distribute.


Mexican national sentenced for unlawful reentry; faces removal proceedings

Tulsa, Okla. – U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell has sentenced Jose Luis Moreno-Yanez, a 39-year-old Mexican national, for unlawful reentry of a removed alien.


Mondelēz recalls Ritz cracker sandwiches over labeling error

EAST HANOVER, N.J., July 8, 2025 – Mondelēz Global LLC has announced a voluntary recall of certain RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to a labeling error.


FGI announces FOIA findings on EPA coordination to preserve DEI practices

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) has announced that documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) reveal collaboration between Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and external groups to uphold diversity,...


Small business leaders urge relief from Trump's volatile tariff policies

The ongoing volatility of tariff rates under the Trump administration continues to impact small businesses, as highlighted by several key figures and business owners.


Markey opposes Briggs' nomination as SBA Deputy Administrator

“The Trump administration has failed to be open and transparent with Congress about their activities – despite promises from SBA Administrator Loeffler that she would be responsive to all members of the Committee.


Oversight Committee releases video of Dr. O'Connor's deposition

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has made public the video of Dr. Kevin O’Connor’s deposition.


Senate HELP Committee set to vote on CDC director nominee

On July 9, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will vote on the nomination of Susan Monarez for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Functional Government Initiative official: 'Documents obtained by FGI illustrate just how deep the DEI rot went' at EPA

Roderick Law, spokesman for the Functional Government Initiative (FGI), said that documents obtained by FGI reveal that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials coordinated with external organizations to maintain diversity, equity, and...


Small business optimism steady in June; taxes remain top concern

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a slight decrease in June, dropping by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98.


Court sides with NFIB against FTC's automatic renewal rule

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has won a legal battle against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the Negative Option Rule.


API supports House's passage of tax reconciliation package

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the 2025 tax reconciliation bill.


API praises Trump's signing of tax bill boosting energy development

President Trump is set to sign the 2025 tax reconciliation bill, a move that has been praised by the American Petroleum Institute (API).


API supports new policy for increased production on federal lands

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval of a new policy by the Department of the Interior aimed at increasing production on federal lands.