President Biden commends the return of abducted engineer Mark Frerichs. Early this week, the Taliban freed American engineer Mark Frerichs in exchange for tribal leader Bashir Noorzai. Frerichs…
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HUD Updates Public Housing Agency Disaster Guidebook
Deputy Secretary Todman makes announcement during Miami visit The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released an updated version of its Public Housing Agency (PHA) Disaster Readiness,…
Read MoreVA Extends Veteran Family Caregiver Service
Clinical support offered to family caregivers until 2025 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially extended its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers until September 30, 2025.…
Read MoreUSDA to Provide $2 Billion to Food Banks
Local food purchasing and school lunches are also funded. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that they will be providing $2 billion for food bank…
Read MoreImmigration Visa Screening Reform Proposed
Homeland Security IG finds CBP is not keeping detailed records. The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security is urging immigration authorities to overhaul the Visa Security…
Read MoreSenate Ratifies Global Climate Treaty
Senator Carper said it is time to join the rest of the international community. On Wednesday, the Senate voted to approve the Kigali Amendment, a global climate deal…
Read More46 States Request Reopening Facebook Antitrust Lawsuit
Arguments are held in the D.C. Court of Appeals. Solicitor general of New York Barbara Underwood spoke on behalf of 46 state governments at the D.C. Court of…
Read MoreTwo Senators Propose Secondary Sanctions on Russia
The proposal strengthens G7 nations’ price cap on Russian oil. Two members of the Senate Banking Committee introduced a preliminary draft for legislation on Tuesday to impose secondary…
Read MoreStrategic Command Nominee Testifies Before Senate
Senators expressed concerns regarding the nuclear threat from hostile nations. U.S. Air Force General Anthony Cotton testified last week before the Senate Armed Services Committee as President Biden’s…
Read MoreTransportation Department Announces $1.5 Billion for Reconstruction
First of $8 billion allocated for highway and rail projects. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced that $1.5 billion in project funding is now available through the…
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