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OPINION: Why 'stewardship' should guide how we care for resources

Every American generation inherits the question of how to manage our natural resources. Our debates about environmental policy swing between two approaches—environmentalism, which urges restriction, and conservation, which urges restraint.


U.S., Finland sign agreement for new Coast Guard icebreakers to boost Arctic presence

On Thursday, President Trump signed an agreement with Finland for the United States to purchase new icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard.


Cruz urges restoration of Columbus Fountain; seeks transfer of control to DOT

U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Representative Michael Rulli have called for urgent restoration of the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain in Washington, D.C., citing its historical importance...


ICE lodges detainers for two teens after Virginia highway shooting

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed arrest detainers for two Honduran nationals accused of involvement in a highway shooting on Interstate 295 in Virginia on October 5, 2025.


DHS announces arrest of illegal alien truck driver with fraudulent New York CDL

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of Anmol Anmol, an illegal alien from India who was found driving an 18-wheeler with a New York commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued under the name “No Name Given Anmol.” The...


National Association of Realtors responds to Senate confirmation of Jonathan McKernan

The United States Senate has confirmed Jonathan McKernan as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.


Senate passes bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act as part of defense bill

The United States Senate has passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025 (ROAD to Housing Act) as part of its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).


Senate passes Cassidy’s worker benefit bills; measures move on to House

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a set of bills introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.


Senator Collins opposes OMB plan for permanent federal worker layoffs

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who serves as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has issued a statement opposing a move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make permanent layoffs of federal workers who were furloughed during a...


Trump proclaims October 11 as General Pulaski Memorial Day in honor of Revolutionary War hero

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation marking October 11, 2025, as General Pulaski Memorial Day.


Senate passes fiscal year 2026 defense authorization act with bipartisan support

The United States Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with a vote of 77-20.


Trump announces second deal with AstraZeneca for most-favored-nation drug pricing

President Donald J. Trump has announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca aimed at aligning American drug prices with those paid by other developed countries, known as the most-favored-nation (MFN) price.


Moolenaar calls for action after China expands rare earth export restrictions

Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar responded to reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping has expanded restrictions on rare earth exports.


Trump proclaims October 13 as day honoring United States Navy's 250th anniversary

Two hundred and fifty years after the Second Continental Congress established the United States Navy, President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation marking October 13, 2025, as a day to commemorate its founding.


President Trump announces major icebreaker deal with ships to be built in Texas

President Donald Trump has announced a new agreement to acquire four Finnish icebreakers and build seven more in the United States, with three of those vessels set for construction by Davie Defense in Galveston, Texas.


Senator Cantwell urges Big Ten leaders to reconsider potential sale of athletic revenues

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has sent a letter to the presidents and chancellors of Big Ten Conference universities expressing concerns about reports that the...


NFIB urges rejection of legislation impacting small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed concerns over legislation discussed during a U.S. Senate labor hearing, arguing it could negatively impact small businesses.


AHA urges Senate committee to improve medical supply chain

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has urged the Senate Special Committee on Aging to enhance the supply chain for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.


Senate fails to pass CR; government shutdown persists

The U.S. Senate has once again failed to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government, resulting in the continuation of the federal government shutdown.


AFPI urges reopening of government for firefighter pay amid shutdown

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has expressed concern over the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on federal firefighters.