House Judiciary Committee Begins Probes of Administration

The first hearing addresses the migration crisis at the border.  The new majority in the House has launched investigations into the activities of President Biden’s administration. The House…

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Anti-Human Trafficking Strategies Awarded by DOT

The top three winning proposals are from Colorado, Texas, and Washington state. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced the 2022 winners of the Department of Transportation’s Combating…

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Russian Businessman on Trial for Trading Information

His access to hacked information led to insider stock trading. Arguments in a case of alleged insider trading took place in Boston’s federal court this past week. Russian…

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Alaska Oil Project Receives Partial Approval

The environmental assessment recommends a smaller footprint.  The Department of the Interior has granted partial approval to “Willow,” a major oil drilling project on the North Slope of Alaska. The…

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Senate Responds to Mexico Ban of GMO Corn

Agriculture committee members call for enforcement of USMCA. Every five years, Congress passes the farm bill that sets America’s standards for agriculture, nutrition, forestry, and conservation. The Senate…

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Labor Department Reports Higher Job Gains than Expected

The leisure and hospitality industries experience the greatest gains in January. The latest Labor Department jobs report shows the U.S. added 517,000 jobs in January, outstripping the forecast…

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Secretary Vilsack Advocates for Small Farming

He speaks with an advocacy group about rising land monopolization. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to members of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on Monday, speaking to…

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Deputy Secretary Bronaugh Steps Down from USDA

She will be spending more time with family after two years of service. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh has announced that she will be leaving the U.S. Department of…

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Secretary Yellen Announces U.S.-South Africa Wildlife Trafficking Task Force

The Treasury Department will work with South Africa to identify financial red flags between the two countries. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen met with South African officials…

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California Leaves State Water Agreement

The flow of the Colorado River dwindling rapidly. This week, California separated itself from a water distribution agreement with six other states to address the Western water crisis…

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