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FAA seeks industry partner for next-generation air traffic flow management system

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new initiative to upgrade the technology that manages air traffic flow across the United States.


FAA exceeds fiscal year controller hiring goals under new streamlined process

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has met its air traffic controller hiring target for Fiscal Year 2025, according to an announcement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing for labor-related Trump administration nominees

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to consider three nominees from the Trump administration for key positions at the National Labor Relations Board and...


House Republicans accuse Democratic leaders of obstructing efforts to prevent government shutdown

House Republicans have criticized Democratic leaders for their approach to ongoing government funding negotiations.


Google agrees to reinstate banned YouTube accounts after House Judiciary Committee probe

Google has agreed to allow creators who were previously banned from YouTube for political speech violations related to topics such as COVID-19 and elections the opportunity to return to the platform.


Senate considers one-year extension of key small business innovation programs

Small business owners, universities, and a former Trump administration official have voiced support for a one-year extension of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.


U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Roma Port of Entry in Texas seized more than $13 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of carbonated soft drinks, according to an announcement from the agency.


U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has opened a new Global Entry Enrollment Center at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina, expanding the Trusted Traveler Program in the Southeast region.


CBP seizes over $3.7 million in narcotics during weekend operations at Laredo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized more than $3.7 million worth of hard narcotics in four separate incidents over the weekend, according to an official statement.


San Diego CBP seizes nearly 10,000 pounds of drugs worth $24M in August

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Diego Field Office reported that its officers seized nearly 10,000 pounds of narcotics with an estimated street value of $24 million during August 2025.


ICE reports arrests of violent offenders with prior convictions nationwide

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that its officers arrested several individuals with prior convictions for violent crimes during operations conducted over the weekend across the United States.


DHS criticizes California governor over new law restricting officer anonymity

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing the “No Secret Police Act,” a new law that restricts law enforcement officers from concealing their identities during operations.


Justice Department settles ADA complaint with Sunrise Hospital over access for deaf patients

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has reached an agreement with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, LLC, to improve accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing patients and their companions.


Three men sentenced after defrauding COVID relief program through fake payroll claims

Three businessmen from the Washington, D.C. area have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a federal initiative designed to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.


House Republicans urge Senate action after passing stopgap funding bill

House Republicans have called on Senate Democrats to join them in passing a continuing resolution to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.


Orleans Parish woman indicted for robbing Capital One Bank on Canal Street

On September 19, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Jentonia Williams, a 39-year-old resident of New Orleans, for bank robbery.


East Pierce County residents plead guilty in federal court for distributing fentanyl via dark web

Two residents of East Pierce County, Washington, have pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to charges related to distributing fentanyl pills through a dark web marketplace.


Nearly 30 arrested during immigration enforcement sweep under Operation Pick-Off

A major law enforcement operation in Laredo, Texas has led to the arrest of 28 individuals for alleged immigration violations across Webb, La Salle, McMullen, Jim Hogg and Zapata Counties.


York County man receives 12-year federal sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy

Timothy Antonio Flanagan, a 38-year-old resident of Lancaster, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine.


Senate committee examines risks tied to foreign-made generic drug supply

At a recent hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Chairman Rick Scott raised concerns about the nation’s reliance on foreign-manufactured generic drugs, particularly those produced in China and India.