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Department announces $130M for coal site revitalization

The Department of the Interior has announced a $130 million funding initiative for fiscal year 2025 through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program.


Interior allocates over $119M for abandoned mine reclamation in FY 2025

The Department of the Interior has announced over $119 million in grants for fiscal year 2025 aimed at reclaiming abandoned coal mines.


Timmons addresses defense procurement challenges at congressional hearing

Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) addressed the need for reform in defense procurement during a hearing titled "Clearing the Path: Reforming Procurement to Accelerate Defense Innovation."


Transportation secretary seeks leaders for U.S. air traffic control overhaul

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced an initiative to overhaul the nation's air traffic control system.


Interior approves modification for Bull Mountains mining plan

The Department of the Interior has approved a modification to the mining plan for the Bull Mountains coal mine in Montana.


House committee releases video on sanctuary policies ahead of governors' testimony

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released a video that argues sanctuary policies fail to protect Americans, instead providing refuge for criminal illegal aliens.


USDA criticizes Congress over delayed farmer disaster aid

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a statement addressing the issue of disaster aid for farmers, accusing Congressional Democrats of politicizing the matter.


U.S. agriculture secretary concludes trade mission to Italy focusing on market access

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently concluded a trade delegation visit to Rome, Italy, aimed at reinforcing the Trump Administration’s goals for enhanced agricultural market access and expanding the American agricultural...


EPW Committee advances nominations for FHWA, EPA, Army Corps positions

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, presided over a business meeting in Washington, D.C., to review nominations for key federal positions.


Commerce Department reforms AI safety institute into new innovation center

Under the direction of President Trump, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced plans to transform the U.S. AI Safety Institute into the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI).


Texas man sentenced for monopolizing international transit industry

Carlos Martinez, a 39-year-old resident of Mission, Texas, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined $2 million for his role in a conspiracy to monopolize the transmigrante forwarding agency (TFA) industry in the Los Indios, Texas border...


Passaic County man pleads guilty to fentanyl trafficking and firearms charges

A man from Passaic County, New Jersey, has admitted to possessing fentanyl and heroin with the intent to distribute them and possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba made the announcement regarding Luis...


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

A Guatemalan national residing unlawfully in Lynn has been sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States.


Rochester man indicted on federal narcotics charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Johnny B. Mays, also known as Blaze, for his alleged involvement in a narcotics conspiracy.


Tulsa man sentenced for coercion attempt involving minor

Nicholas Kyle Dietzel, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was sentenced for attempting to coerce and entice a minor and possession of child pornography. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced the sentencing on Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill...


Creative Hospice settles kickback allegations for $9.2 million

Mahlega Abdsharafat, known as "Mallie Sharafat," along with Creative Hospice Care, Inc. and related entities, have agreed to pay $9.2 million to settle allegations of engaging in kickback arrangements with medical directors for patient referrals.


Salvadoran national indicted for illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Salvadoran national residing in Chelsea has been indicted for unlawful reentry into the United States.


DOJ OIG releases report on FBI's role in Afghan evacuee operations

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released a report concerning the Federal Bureau of Investigation's involvement in handling Afghan evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome.


Bureau of Prisons announces key leadership changes to support mission

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has announced new leadership appointments aimed at enhancing its operations and supporting staff.


Dr. Oz shares insights on navigating Medicare enrollment as he turns 65

As Dr. Mehmet Oz turns 65 on June 11, he is using his personal experience with Medicare enrollment to assist others in understanding the process.