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ICE and Virginia State Police arrest Guatemalan national Wilmer Ramos-Giron

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Virginia State Police, has arrested a Guatemalan national, Wilmer Ramos-Giron, 34, in Chantilly on April 24.


ICE exceeds 65,000 arrests in Trump's first 100 days of second term

During the initial 100 days of President Donald J. Trump's second term, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended 66,463 illegal aliens and deported 65,682, including those deemed as threats to public safety and national...


ICE arrests re-offender in Houston after multiple illegal entries into the U.S

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Houston has apprehended David Gonzalez-Gallegos, a 40-year-old Mexican national, following his release from a Texas state correctional facility.


ICE arrests Guatemalan national with multiple convictions in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with federal partners, has apprehended a Guatemalan national in Massachusetts.


Secretary Rubio discusses terrorism and regional security with India's External Affairs Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.


Education Department eases accreditation process for higher education institutions

The U.S. Department of Education has announced initial efforts to comply with an Executive Order by former President Trump aimed at reforming accreditation processes in higher education.


Investigation launched into Washington state superintendent's office over Title IX concerns

The Title IX Special Investigations Team (Title IX SIT) has initiated an investigation into the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).


National Apprenticeship Day 2025 celebrated by Department of Labor with IAFF event

The U.S. Department of Labor Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, marked National Apprenticeship Day by hosting a ceremonial signing event with the International Association of Fire Fighters.


Labor Department releases updated independent contractor enforcement guidelines

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has released a field assistance bulletin to guide the enforcement of employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.


Department of Labor funds disaster-relief efforts and job training for Georgia's hurricane victims

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of $2.7 million in grant funding aimed at facilitating disaster-relief efforts and providing employment and training services for residents of Georgia affected by Hurricane Helene.


Labor department funds $4M for North Carolina disaster recovery jobs

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an allocation of $4 million to extend disaster-relief jobs and continue employment training for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene in September 2024.


Maude family welcomed in Washington after lawfare case dismissal

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently hosted Charles and Heather Maude in Washington, D.C., alongside U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and members of Congress.


Secretary Rollins outlines initiatives for farmers in Trump's first 100 days

The first 100 days of the Trump Administration have seen U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins embark on numerous initiatives aimed at supporting the country's farmers and consumers.


Secretary Rollins supports American agriculture in the first 100 days

In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has introduced several initiatives aimed at supporting American farmers and ranchers.


TSMC's third Arizona fab marks 100th day of Trump administration

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick's recent visit to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) facility in Phoenix, Arizona, marked the groundbreaking of a third fabrication plant.


Rollins and Kennedy's Texas visit emphasizes health and agriculture partnership

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently visited Texas with a focus on food security and health initiatives.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Antisemitism From all Sides—Samuel Rodriguez’s Mission to Build a Firewall Against Hate

Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, believes the spiritual and political future of the world hinges on one key truth: unwavering support for Israel.


OPINION: Enforce ‘Coordination' on Federal Lands to Protect America’s Most Important Values

Four decades ago, Congress directed federal agencies to coordinate their management of federal lands with the local governments directly impacted by their decisions.


FAA gears up for busy summer with new air strategies and technologies

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is gearing up for a bustling summer travel season by holding meetings with airlines, general aviation representatives, and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.


Authorities investigate illegal immigration tied to cockfighting operations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other partners, conducted search warrants on May 3 targeting illegal immigration, cockfighting, and additional criminal activities in...