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Existing-home sales edge down slightly as prices continue upward trend

Existing-home sales in the United States declined slightly by 0.2% in August compared to July, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.0 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Existing-Home Sales Report released...


U.S. Department of Education announces record $500M investment in charter school programs

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the allocation of $500 million to Charter Schools Programs, representing the largest investment in the program's history.


Secretary McMahon visits Ohio highlighting robotics initiative and charter school funding

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Ohio as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour, focusing on initiatives aimed at localizing education policy and fostering innovation in schools.


U.S. Department of Education proposes new grant priorities on meaningful learning and workforce readiness

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has introduced two new proposed supplemental priorities for the Department’s discretionary grants: Meaningful Learning, and Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness.


Secretary McMahon highlights local control during education tour in Montana

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Montana last week as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.


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.