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Senators urge President Trump to press for Jimmy Lai’s release in meeting with Xi Jinping

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and over 30 bipartisan colleagues, have sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to address the case of...


Two Tulsa residents charged with sex and labor trafficking of exotic dancer

Two Cuban nationals residing in Tulsa have been charged with multiple counts related to sex and labor trafficking, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


U.S. Attorney's Office seeks death penalty for Zachary Babitz in New Mexico case

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico has announced its intention to seek the death penalty against Zachary Babitz, 39.


Trump grants two-year exemption from EPA copper smelting emissions rule

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from new federal emissions standards for certain domestic copper smelters.


Portland woman charged with assaulting federal officers during ICE arrest

A Portland woman, Temika Gardner, 40, appeared in federal court following charges of assaulting federal officers.


United States congratulates Kazakhstan on Republic Day and reaffirms partnership

On October 24, 2025, the United States extended congratulations to Kazakhstan on the occasion of Republic Day, which is celebrated on October 25.


House Republican appropriators criticize Democrats over government shutdown impacts

House Republican Appropriators Robert Aderholt, Mark Alford, and Riley Moore have voiced concerns about the ongoing government shutdown, which they attribute to actions by Democratic leaders.


U.S., Cambodia lead sixth U.S.-ASEAN cyber policy dialogue focusing on security cooperation

The United States and Cambodia co-chaired the sixth U.S.-ASEAN Cyber Policy Dialogue in Singapore on October 21, 2025.


DHS deports Venezuelan gang members and violent offenders from the United States

On October 15, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported several individuals from the United States to Venezuela, including members of the Tren de Aragua gang, individuals convicted of sexual offenses, violent crimes, and theft.


Aerospace Industries Association supports review of China’s Phase One trade agreement compliance

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has responded to the recent announcement by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Green regarding a Section 301 investigation into China’s compliance with the 2020 Phase One trade agreement.


Mexican nationals sentenced for drug trafficking offenses in Albuquerque

Two Mexican nationals who were in the United States illegally have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms following a drug trafficking investigation in Albuquerque.


House Energy and Commerce Committee seeks answers from NBA after sports betting indictments

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have sent a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver following recent indictments involving current and former NBA players and coaches on charges related to sports fixing and illegal gambling.


Merkley and Wyden urge CMS leadership to clarify Medicaid changes after Trumpcare cuts

U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to clarify how states should implement changes to Medicaid following recent Republican-led budget cuts, commonly referred to as "Trumpcare."


Energy Secretary issues emergency order for PJM to boost winter grid reliability

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, allowing PJM Interconnection, in partnership with Talen Energy Corporation, to operate specific units at the Wagner Generating...


U.S. sanctions Colombian President Gustavo Petro and associates over narcotics allegations

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, known as Gustavo Petro, along with several members of his support network.


Senate Aging Committee leaders seek answers from HHS on foreign drug supply chain risks

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising concerns about the United States’ dependence on...


Owner of La Popular pleads guilty to laundering drug proceeds through Oregon-Washington businesses

The owner of La Popular, a money service business with locations in Oregon and Washington, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to launder proceeds from drug trafficking.


Ambassador Steven Fagin named civilian lead for Civil-Military Coordination Center

Ambassador Steven Fagin has been appointed as the civilian lead for the Civil-Military Coordination Center, which is tasked with supporting the implementation of the President’s 20 Point Peace Plan for Gaza.


Trump grants two-year relief from EPA copper smelting rule

President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation that provides a two-year reprieve from an environmental rule affecting the primary copper smelting industry.


U.S. withholds counternarcotics certification for Colombia and imposes sanctions on top officials

The United States has decided not to certify Colombia’s efforts in countering narcotics, citing concerns over the policies of President Gustavo Petro.