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News from May 2025


U.S. Chamber supports House's passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).


Crypto Sleuth on Sen. Lummis’s canceled Ripple meeting: 'Now we know why Lummis won’t meet with you' 'her family is deep in Bitcoin'

Cowboy Crypto, a crypto sleuth operating independently, said Senator Cynthia Lummis may be shaping cryptocurrency policy to favor Bitcoin because of her family’s involvement and funding ties.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Jennifer Huddleston Rethinks Regulation in a Digital Age

As the Senate takes up the Budget Reconciliation bill, its regulatory reform provisions—while not discussed much due to the intense focus by Democrats on funding in the bill for social welfare programs—may be as important to economic growth as the bill’s tax reduction provisions.


Father-son duo indicted for supporting cartel linked with terrorism activities

Two men from Utah have been charged with allegedly conspiring to support a Mexican cartel, according to a recent investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies.


Court rules against Trump's Liberation Day tariffs

In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled against the Trump administration's "Liberation Day" tariffs, declaring them unlawful.


NAM supports executive orders on nuclear energy expansion

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed approval for President Trump's recent executive orders aimed at expanding nuclear energy development, streamlining federal permitting, and bolstering domestic fuel production.


Manufacturers urge Senate action following House approval of pro-growth tax legislation

Following the House's approval of H.R.1, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, released a statement highlighting the significance of this legislative move for...


Amber Northern joins U.S. Department of Education as senior advisor

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the appointment of Dr. Amber Northern as a senior advisor to the Secretary, with a focus on reforming the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Dr. Northern will collaborate with Dr. Matthew Soldner,...


U.S. officials discuss trade with Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick held a meeting with Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa.


U.S.-Singapore defense ties reinforced during Secretary Hegseth's visit

On May 30, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held separate meetings with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing in Singapore.


U.S Agriculture Secretary embarks on trade mission to boost market access in Italy

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins is set to visit Rome, Italy, on June 2-3.


Labor Department cites Salvation Army after worker's fatal fall

The U.S. Department of Labor has taken action against The Salvation Army following a tragic incident in which a maintenance worker, aged 54, suffered fatal injuries from a fall at an Orlando donation center and store in November 2024.


Mexico City lawyer pleads guilty in Sinaloa Cartel money laundering scheme

Hector Alejandro Paez Garcia, an attorney based in Mexico City, has entered a guilty plea in federal court.


Washington man sentenced to 16 years for deadly drive-by shooting

Martinez Raynor, a 25-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a 16-year prison sentence for his involvement in a drive-by shooting that occurred in 2018.


Buffalo man sentenced for fraudulent purchases and drug charges

Corey Robert Dodge, also known as Cakesbaylor, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for crimes involving unauthorized access devices and cocaine possession. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. handed down the sentence after Dodge was...


Three plead guilty in large-scale drug trafficking case in West Virginia

Three individuals have confessed to their involvement in a drug trafficking operation in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, West Virginia.


Eight individuals charged in Rochester narcotics conspiracy

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced charges against eight individuals involved in a narcotics conspiracy in the Rochester, NY area.


Three plead guilty in cross-state drug trafficking case involving multiple states

Three individuals from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey have entered guilty pleas in a federal court concerning their involvement in a cross-state drug trafficking operation.


Frisco physician settles $3.5M false claims case over COVID-19 billing

A physician from Frisco, Texas, has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the United States government to resolve allegations of submitting false claims under the False Claims Act.


Denver man receives 110-month sentence for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession

Derris Mayberry, a 37-year-old resident of Denver, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison.