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Lenderking set for diplomatic visits in UAE and Bahrain to advance U.S. interests

Timothy A. Lenderking, the Senior Bureau Official for Near Eastern Affairs, is set to travel to the United Arab Emirates from April 4 to April 8.


Deputy Secretary Landau discusses partnership with Dominican Republic Foreign Minister

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently engaged in a conversation with Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez, reaffirming the solid partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic.


Secretary Rubio discusses Gaza situation and tariffs with Israeli PM Netanyahu

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reaffirm the United States' support for Israel.


US Deputy Secretary praises Panama for reducing illegal immigration

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha recently held a call to discuss strengthening U.S.-Panama relations.


US revokes visas for South Sudanese over immigration policy non-compliance

The United States Department of State has announced an immediate revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders.


G7 ministers express concern over China's military drills near Taiwan

The foreign ministers of the G7 countries, namely Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the High Representative of the European Union, have issued a collective statement expressing concern...


Hegseth to attend Central American Security Conference and visit Eglin AFB

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is set to embark on a trip early next week, according to Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell.


Senate approval of FY 2025 budget resolution receives Secretary Bessent's endorsement

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent released a statement in response to the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution.


U.S. Labor Department grants $2M to aid Boeing layoffs in Washington

The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $2 million to help workers in Washington State who have been laid off as part of Boeing's nationwide workforce reductions.


Secretary of Labor responds to March 2025 jobs report

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer commented on the March 2025 Employment Situation Report, acknowledging the economic growth observed this month.


Chavez-DeRemer to launch 'America at Work' listening tour nationwide

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set to embark on a nationwide "America at Work" listening tour.


Education Department announces rulemaking on Higher Education Act programs

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education announced plans to begin negotiated rulemaking on programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.


Education Department mandates compliance certification from school districts for federal aid

Today, the U.S. Department of Education instructed state education commissioners overseeing K-12 State Education Agencies (SEAs) to certify compliance with federal antidiscrimination obligations before continuing to receive federal financial aid.


New Title IX team to streamline investigations, prioritize women's sports protection

Today, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice announced the formation of the Title IX Special Investigations Team.


Southwest Virginia methamphetamine supplier faces prison sentence of over a decade

A significant development occurred last week in the fight against methamphetamine distribution in Southwest Virginia, as a major supplier and two related dealers received substantial federal prison sentences.


Raleigh man found guilty in National Gallery art defacement case

Timothy Martin, a 55-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, was found guilty of defacing a notable art exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The jury's decision was revealed by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., alongside...


President Trump delays EPA rule compliance for coal power plants by two years

The President has announced a two-year exemption for certain coal-fired electric utility steam generating units from complying with a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule.


Small business optimism down, taxes and labor quality top concerns

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 3.3 points in March to 97.4, slightly below the 98-point 51-year average.


New Jersey man sentenced to 10 years for stalking and assaulting women online

Herman Calvin Brightman, a New Jersey resident, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for stalking and assaulting multiple women.


Companies settle allegations of PPP loan fraud by agreeing to pay $10.8 million

A group of affiliated companies has agreed to pay $10.8 million to settle allegations of fraudulently obtaining loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as announced by Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling for the Eastern...