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Last Friday, the FBI arrested several individuals who are now facing charges related to possessing firearms as part of an alleged conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS.

Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on reauthorizing Older Americans Act

Senator Rick Scott, chair of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will lead a hearing on November 5 focused on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA).

Mount Vernon man convicted for trafficking minor; sentencing set for February

A jury has found Rai Thomas, 31, of Mount Vernon, New York, guilty of sex trafficking a minor and using interstate facilities to promote sex trafficking and prostitution.

John L. Thornton China Center to host event on Fourth Plenum and China’s economic policy

The John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution will host a public event on November 3 to discuss the outcomes of the Fourth Plenum and their implications for China's economic direction.

Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on reauthorizing Older Americans Act

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will lead a hearing on November 5 focused on reauthorizing the Older Americans Act (OAA) and supporting families affected by aging-related...

United States congratulates Tonga on 150th anniversary of its constitution

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Tonga on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Tongan Constitution.

Ernst honors Iron Horse Aviation as Small Business of the Week

Iron Horse Aviation, a family-owned business based in Newton, Iowa, has been named Small Business of the Week by Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chair Joni Ernst.

Suspects charged in alleged ISIS-related firearm conspiracy in Michigan

Multiple suspects were arrested in Detroit last Friday and have been charged with possessing firearms as part of a conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS.

Suburban Chicago man arrested for alleged threat against former President Trump

A man from Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill former President Donald J. Trump.

VA employees furloughed and veteran services cut amid ongoing government shutdown

Nearly 37,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have been furloughed or are working without pay as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown attributed to Democratic lawmakers.

EPA cuts construction times for Tijuana River Valley cleanup projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a reduction in construction timelines for infrastructure projects aimed at addressing the sewage crisis in the Tijuana River Valley.

USDOT announces milestones in New York Penn Station transformation project

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the achievement of three significant milestones in the New York Penn Station Transformation Project, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2027.

CMS announces changes to improve Medicare efficiency and reduce waste

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries while reducing unnecessary spending.

Medicare announces policy changes in CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule final rule

By Federal Newswire | Nov 1, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the final rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), effective January 1, 2026.

OPINION: NCEA briefing warns of looming copper crisis and Chinese dominance in mining industry

By Federal Newswire Editorial Board | Oct 31, 2025

At a Capitol Hill briefing on Oct. 21 hosted by the National Coalition for Energy Analytics (NCEA), a panel of mining and energy experts joined Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) to issue a stark warning about the global mining industry’s trajectory—particularly the mounting threat of a copper shortfall and China’s growing control over critical minerals supply chains.

Choise.ai founder on crypto kiosk bans: 'Scammers used phones to trick people into using them'

Vladimir Gorbunov, founder of Choise.ai, expressed concerns over crypto ATM bans, suggesting they address symptoms rather than targeting scammers and consumer education.

USDA announces new release dates for key agricultural reports in November

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced the release dates for several important agricultural reports in November 2025.

Cassidy and Banks introduce bills targeting political influence in retirement plan management

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Jim Banks (R-IN) have introduced new legislation aimed at changing how retirement savings are managed for American workers.

White House public tours set to resume in December with holiday decorations

The White House will reopen for public tours starting Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Consumers’ Research urges agencies to drop First Street ties, support FEMA maps