News published on Federal Newswire in March 2026

News from March 2026


Lebanon man receives over 11 years in prison for drug and firearm charges

A Lebanon County resident, Angel Lopez-Guzman, 38, has been sentenced to 138 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Senators seek pharmacy updates on drug origin labeling amid supply chain scrutiny

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to the chief executive officers of CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.


U.S. suspends operations at embassy in Kuwait City; urges Americans to leave

The U.S. Department of State has suspended operations at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City, according to an announcement made on March 5, 2026.


FTC hosts roundtable on scams impacting older adults during consumer protection week

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is organizing a webinar focused on scams targeting older adults.


U.S. Treasury sanctions exploit brokers tied to theft of government cyber tools

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk and his company, Matrix LLC, which operates as Operation Zero.


U.S. Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting Iranian shadow fleet and weapons networks

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions against more than 30 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to Iran’s petroleum sales and its ballistic missile and advanced conventional...


Treasury moves to block Swiss bank MBaer's access over links to Iran and Russia

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a rule to cut off MBaer Merchant Bank AG (MBaer) from the U.S. financial system.


U.S. Treasury sanctions five top Nicaraguan officials supporting Ortega-Murillo government

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on five senior officials in Nicaragua, targeting those leading financial, communications, and military agencies that support the Murillo-Ortega...


Foreign ownership of US securities rises to over $35 trillion by mid-2025

Preliminary data from the June 2025 annual survey on foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities has been released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Board of Governors of...


Best in American Living Awards showcase new trends for residential design

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of its 2025 Best in American Living Awards at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.


NFIB files amicus brief challenging debit card fee regulations

NFIB has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in the case Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.


Second Century Ventures opens applications for 2026 REACH Commercial tech accelerator

Second Century Ventures, the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 REACH Commercial technology growth program.


NFIB official calls for passage of REPAIR Act supporting small business auto shops

In a recent opinion piece for the Washington Examiner, Louis Bertolotti, Principal of Federal Government Relations at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), discussed the challenges faced by small businesses in the auto repair...


NAR responds to State of the Union address on housing priorities

Following President Trump's State of the Union address, Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), commented on the focus given to housing issues.


How small businesses can comply with wage garnishment orders

Wage garnishments can present challenges for small business owners who may not be fully aware of their legal obligations.


Education department forms new partnerships with State Dept., HHS

The U.S. Department of Education has announced two new interagency agreements aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy in education and shifting more control to states.


Education Department moves to ease entry process for new college accreditors

The U.S. Department of Education has issued an interpretive rule intended to lower barriers for new accrediting agencies seeking recognition from the Secretary of Education.


National Career & Technical Education Month recognized for February 2026

For generations, America’s economic and community strength has relied on the work of innovators, builders, problem-solvers, and creators who combine skills with knowledge.


National Association of Realtors launches new Influencer Program to replace Surrogate Program

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has introduced a new Influencer Program, which replaces its previous Surrogate Program.


CBO projects US federal debt could reach $182 trillion by mid-century

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its updated long-term budget outlook, projecting that the United States' federal debt will reach $182 trillion by 2056.