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Joint Oversight Committee discusses next steps for Congo-Rwanda peace agreement

Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, the United States, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union Commission met in Washington, D.C., on October 1 for the third meeting of the Joint Oversight Committee overseeing...


Kroger recalls deli pasta salads over listeria contamination risk

Kroger has announced a voluntary recall of two deli pasta salads—Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad—due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


Demers Food Group recalls shrimp scampi bowls over listeria concerns

Demers Food Group has announced a voluntary recall of select Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini bowls after an ingredient supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods was recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.


Albertsons recalls select deli items due to possible listeria contamination

Albertsons Companies has issued a voluntary recall of certain store-made deli items due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


FAA updates helicopter routes at DCA, IAD, BWI after January collision

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released updated helicopter route charts for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall...


Energy Department cancels 223 projects after review saves $7.56 billion

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the termination of 321 financial awards that supported 223 projects, resulting in a savings of about $7.56 billion for taxpayers.


Senate HELP Committee to vote on Trump labor nominees October 9

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on several of President Trump's nominees for key labor positions on Thursday, October 9.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on AI’s impact on families and workforce

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Thursday, October 9, to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on American families and workers.


Best Buy Bones recalls pet chews due to possible salmonella contamination

Best Buy Bones, Inc., based in Mount Morris, Michigan, has announced a recall of four lots of Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites 1 Pound pet treats.


Giant Eagle recalls smoked mozzarella pasta salad over listeria concerns

Giant Eagle, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of its “Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad” sold in prepared foods departments at Giant Eagle and Market District stores across western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and Indiana.


ICE arrests Cambodian gang member suspected of murders in Texas and California

On October 3, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Savin Seng, a Cambodian national and member of the Asian Boys gang, following a manhunt after he was suspected of murdering a woman in Victoria, Texas.


Chicago man with alleged Antifa ties arrested outside ICE facility with firearm

On September 26, Elias Cepeda was arrested outside the ICE Broadview facility in Chicago.


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.