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WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Dr. Keyu Jin Bridges the Worlds Between the US and China's Economic Future

As tensions between the United States and China are reshaping the global economic order, China’s political and economic system often defies Western perceptions.


House Majority Leader on CBO projections: ‘They've always been wrong, and they've always ignored what tax cuts will do’

Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader for the U.S. House of Representatives, said that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has repeatedly failed to reflect the growth from tax cuts and is again misjudging the impact.


FinCEN issues new advisory on Iranian oil smuggling and shadow banking

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory to aid financial institutions in identifying and reporting suspicious activities related to Iranian illicit financial operations.


D-Day anniversary honors sacrifice and valor in historic WWII invasion

In the early hours of June 6, 1944, American and Allied forces launched a significant military operation on the beaches of Normandy, France.


donald j. trump engages followers on truth social in june posts

Former President Donald J. Trump remains active on Truth Social as demonstrated by three posts in early June.


Trump administration announces $5.4 billion bridge funding program

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced nearly $4.9 billion in funding for major bridge projects through the Bridge Investment Program.


FAA seeks innovators for air traffic control overhaul

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking for a company to lead the development of a new air traffic control system.


USDOT updates pipeline enforcement policies focusing on due process

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced changes to its pipeline safety enforcement procedures.


Federal report criticizes California high-speed rail project's management and progress

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has released a report by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) highlighting significant issues with the California High-Speed Rail Authority's (CHSRA) high-speed rail project.


Plane crash off Vero Beach leads to successful rescue operation

Marine Interdiction Agents from Air and Marine Operations, part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, responded to a plane crash off the coast of Vero Beach on Sunday.


CBP seizes $78K in unreported cash at Brownsville-Matamoros bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge Port of Entry have seized $78,040 in unreported U.S. currency.


Salvadorean national charged with illegal possession after standoff with SWAT

On June 5, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Helan Noel Lopez-Sanchez, a 32-year-old citizen of El Salvador, on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Houston man convicted for smuggling illegal aliens into U.S

A Houston resident, Armando Balladares-Prado, has been found guilty of smuggling illegal aliens into the United States.


Two Mexican nationals indicted for illegal reentry in Ohio

The United States Attorney’s Office has announced that a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has indicted two Mexican nationals for illegal reentry into the United States.


Oversight committee to hold hearing with sanctuary state governors

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced a hearing titled “A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors.” Scheduled for June 12, the event will feature testimonies from the governors of Illinois, Minnesota,...


National Farmers Union concludes 2025 leadership summit; announces new youth advisory council

National Farmers Union (NFU) has wrapped up its 2025 All-States Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. The event culminated with the announcement of new members elected to the National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC).


Senate committee considers nominees for key roles at Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a hearing to consider two nominations for positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).


Blockchain groups urge inclusion of regulatory certainty act in legislation

A coalition of organizations, including DeFi Education Fund, Coin Center, Solana Policy Institute, The Digital Chamber, Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation, and Bitcoin Policy Institute, has urged Congress to incorporate the...


Laredo human smuggling ring leaders sentenced to federal prison

Two men involved in a human smuggling conspiracy have been sentenced to federal prison, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Man sentenced for aiming laser at sheriff's helicopter in Post Falls incident

Aspen August Schaffer, a 31-year-old resident of Post Falls, has been sentenced to 35 months in federal prison for pointing a laser pointer at an aircraft, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott.