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News from August 2025


Cantwell urges stronger FAA action following deadly DCA mid-air collision

During an interview with CNN’s Jim Sciutto, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, called for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take a more active role in...


Jury convicts Mexican national for meth trafficking in Florida counties

A federal jury in Tampa has convicted Lorenzo Valerio-Popoca, a 31-year-old Mexican national, on two counts of conspiring to traffic methamphetamine.


Donald J. Trump raises concerns over Russian provocations and U.S. jobs data in Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump made several posts on August 1, 2025 addressing national security concerns related to Russia and questioning U.S. jobs data integrity under Dr. Erika McEntarfer's leadership as Commissioner of Labor Statistics...


Aerospace Industries Association welcomes Senate panel’s increase in defense spending bill

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.


Previously convicted felon receives prison sentence for illegal gun possession after police collision

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.


Senate confirms Dr. Casey Mulligan as SBA advocacy chief counsel after vacancy

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.


Murkowski releases draft bill aimed at improving outcomes for Native children

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.


Nanticoke man indicted for alleged $850K pandemic loan and unemployment benefit fraud

A federal grand jury has indicted Joseph Kaminski, 58, of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, on charges related to pandemic fraud.


Federal grand jury indicts Louisville man for fentanyl distribution resulting in death

A federal grand jury in Louisville has issued a superseding indictment against Tyler Cull, 25, of Louisville, for allegedly distributing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose.


Donald J. Trump calls for Fed Chair Powell's resignation in latest social media posts

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.


Donald J. Trump cites new claims about Clinton and Soros in Truth Social posts

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.