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Interior Department announces expedited review for Black Butte Mine expansion in Wyoming

The Department of the Interior has announced plans to prepare an environmental impact statement for a proposed modification to the mining plan at Black Butte Coal Company in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.


Energy Department extends emergency authority supporting Puerto Rico's power grid repairs

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an extension of emergency orders aimed at strengthening Puerto Rico’s electric grid.


James Mansfield Davis, a 68-year-old resident of Morgantown, West Virginia, has been sentenced to an additional 12 months in prison after failing to surrender for a previous federal sentence.


U.S. announces $60 million aid for Pacific fisheries under South Pacific Tuna Treaty

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with ambassadors and representatives from several Pacific Island nations, including Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands,...


U.S. Deputy Secretary Landau travels to Bogotá for memorial honoring late Colombian senator

The United States has expressed its condolences following the death of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay.


Secretary Rubio discusses Gaza and regional issues with Saudi foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on August 12, 2025.


U.S. and Pakistan hold counterterrorism dialogue, stress continued cooperation

The United States and Pakistan conducted a new round of their Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on August 12, 2025.


U.S. imposes sanctions on groups profiting from conflict minerals in eastern Congo

The United States has announced sanctions against armed groups and companies involved in illegal mining and the trade of conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).


U.S. provides additional aid after floods displace thousands in northern Philippines

The United States has announced an update on its foreign assistance to the Philippines following severe flooding caused by consecutive storms and monsoon rains.


U.S. offers $5 million reward for information on Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as...


U.S. congratulates Pakistan on Independence Day, highlights cooperation in security and trade

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of their Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 14.


U.S. imposes visa restrictions over alleged forced labor in Cuba's overseas medical missions

The U.S. Department of State has announced visa restrictions targeting officials from African, Cuban, and Grenadian governments, along with their family members.


U.S. congratulates Republic of Korea on national day, emphasizes alliance

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of the Republic of Korea on their national day.


U.S. revokes visas for Brazilians linked to Cuba's forced labor medical program

The U.S. Department of State has announced the revocation of visas and the imposition of visa restrictions on several Brazilian government officials, former Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officials, and their family members.


U.S. congratulates Indonesia on its 80th independence anniversary

The United States has congratulated Indonesia on the occasion of its 80th anniversary of independence.


U.S. congratulates India on Independence Day, highlighting strong bilateral partnership

The United States has sent congratulations to India as the country marks its Independence Day on August 15.


Va reports record high disability claim processing ahead of end-of-year deadline

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has processed a record number of disability benefits compensation and pension ratings claims in a single year, according to an announcement made Wednesday.


An Arizona man has been indicted in a federal drug trafficking case involving carfentanil sent to Alabama, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


A Livingston man has appeared in federal court following charges of attempting to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and impersonating a federal officer.


ICE arrests multiple criminal illegal aliens including those convicted of violent crimes

On Friday, officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested several individuals described as some of the most serious criminal illegal aliens in the country.