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Senator Risch opens hearing on U.S.-Venezuela policy following Maduro extradition

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, opened a committee hearing on U.S. policy towards Venezuela by commending the recent U.S. operation that led to the extradition of Nicolas Maduro.


Sanders releases report criticizing impact of Trump-era federal school voucher program

Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), has released a report that criticizes the Trump administration’s approach to school privatization.


Law enforcement officials meet in Hudson Valley on regional crime-fighting strategies

More than 100 law enforcement officials from federal, state, and local agencies met at the Orange County Government Center on January 27, 2026.


President marks Challenger disaster anniversary with renewed commitment to space exploration

On the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the President issued a message honoring the seven crew members who died during the mission.


Montgomery County woman receives five-year sentence for $1.7 million FEMA fraud

Jasmine Williams, a 34-year-old resident of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) out of more than $1.7 million in disaster...


Weekend Interview: Oleksii Reznikov on War in Ukraine and the Path to Peace

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure continue as doubts grow that Russia will ever agree to a negotiated peace. Oleksii Reznikov, who served as Ukraine’s defense minister from 2021 to 2023 during the opening phase of the full-scale invasion, argues that victory and peace remain possible.


Weekend Interview: Anne Cassity on the Survival of Community Pharmacies

There is rising concern that consolidation in the health care industry is shifting power away from patients and physicians toward large intermediaries. An example of this is the role of pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, which negotiate prescription drug prices for insurance companies and determine what medications will be available to patients under various plans. Anne Cassity argues that PBMs have moved beyond their original role, and now create conflicts of interest that raise costs and threaten the survival of local pharmacies.


Philadelphia business owner sentenced for wire fraud and tax evasion

John Frances “Jack” Griffin, a 62-year-old Philadelphia business owner, has been sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud and tax evasion.


House committee proposes U.S. minerals reserve to reduce reliance on China

The U.S. House has unveiled a bipartisan plan known as the SECURE Minerals Act aimed at reducing reliance on China for critical minerals used in electric vehicle batteries by establishing a $2.5 billion reserve fund


Brooklyn man sentenced for role in Iranian-directed plot targeting journalist

A Brooklyn man, Carlisle Rivera, also known as “Pop,” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot and conspiracy to stalk Masih Alinejad, a journalist and outspoken critic of the Iranian government.


WSJ: Florida’s 2023 tort reforms linked to lower insurance costs

Florida's tort reforms under Governor Ron DeSantis are reportedly showing positive impacts on the state's insurance market.


Arizona man charged after shooting at border patrol helicopter

An Arizona man has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly firing at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter during an attempted apprehension in rural southern Arizona. U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine commented on...


U.S.-Mexico group meets in Washington to address security challenges

Representatives from six U.S. government agencies and their Mexican counterparts met in Washington, DC on January 23 for the third meeting of the Security Implementation Group (SIG).


United States formally withdraws from World Health Organization

The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), following an executive order signed by President Trump on his first day in office.


U.S. congratulates India on Republic Day, highlights bilateral cooperation

On the occasion of India's Republic Day, the United States extended congratulations to the people of India.


United States marks 75 years of alliance with Australia on national day

The United States has extended its greetings to Australians on the occasion of Australia Day, celebrated on January 26.


Interior Department releases strategic plan for Bureau of Indian Education

The Department of the Interior has introduced a new Strategic Direction for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), outlining a plan to improve student achievement, strengthen Native language and culture, and enhance operational efficiency in...


Interior approves Sites Reservoir Project on anniversary of Trump executive order

The Department of the Interior has approved the Record of Decision for the Sites Reservoir Project in Northern California, marking a significant step toward expanding water storage capacity in the state.


HUD orders review after audit finds eligibility issues among public housing tenants

Following an audit conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), HUD has identified nearly 200,000 tenants in HUD-funded housing who require eligibility...


United States and Oman hold third Strategic Dialogue focusing on trade, education, security

Officials from the United States and Oman convened in Muscat on January 25, 2026, for the third Strategic Dialogue between the two countries.