News from August 2025
By Federal Newswire | Aug 1, 2025
The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced the fiscal year 2026 defense appropriations bill, which allocates over $20 billion more than the amount requested in the President’s budget.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 1, 2025
Derrick Howard, 30, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 21 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 1, 2025
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Casey Mulligan as the Chief Counsel of the Office of Advocacy at the Small Business Administration (SBA) following a 52-44 vote.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 1, 2025
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, who chairs the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has released a draft legislative package intended to improve the lives of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 1, 2025
A federal grand jury has indicted Joseph Kaminski, 58, of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, on charges related to pandemic fraud.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 1, 2025
Former President Donald J. Trump made several posts on August 1, 2025 criticizing Federal Reserve leadership and calling for Chair Jerome Powell's resignation following Adriana Kugler's departure from the board.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 1, 2025
Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on Truth Social on July 31, 2025, referencing allegations involving Hillary Clinton and George Soros as well as recent revelations discussed by Jonathan Turley and John Ratcliffe.
