New Fish and Wildlife Service Director Nominated

President promotes deputy director of the agency for Senate confirmation. On Thursday, President Biden announced that he selected Martha Williams to serve as the next Director of the…

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Federal Departments Focus on Protecting Waters

The effort will research the effects of mining operations on the most-visited wilderness area. On Wednesday, President Biden’s administration announced that the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture…

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Budget Results Released for Fiscal Year 2021

Treasury secretary and acting OMB director issue joint statement. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and White House Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Shalanda Young released a…

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Intelligence Officials to Prioritize Tech Industry Outreach

Threats from China and Russia target U.S. emerging technology.  The National Counterintelligence and Security Center said it is prioritizing industry outreach efforts to ensure U.S. economic and national security…

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Unemployment Claims Drop to 290,000 Last Week

2 million jobs likely will not return to the economy.  The Department of Labor released the latest figures measuring the U.S. job market on Thursday. The report found…

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Speaker Says Spending Bill Deal Within Sight

She expressed optimism after virtual meeting with president and Senate majority leader. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi met virtually on Friday with President Biden and Senate Majority…

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Over 7,000 Brazilians and Venezuelans Illegally Cross Border

Agents say many come with luggage and cash.  Tens of thousands of migrants from South America have flown into Mexico and crossed into a remote part of Arizona…

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White House Floating New Tax Increase Plan

The current bill does not have enough Senate support.  The White House is giving consideration to a new tax increase plan to get enough senators on board to…

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Bill to Federalize Elections Blocked in Senate

Senator Schumer vowed to revisit the bill next week.  A bill that would increase federal control over elections failed Wednesday to advance in the Senate on a procedural…

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Secretary of State Travels to South America

Secretary Blinken met with officials in Ecuador and Columbia. This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to South America for the first time in his position…

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