Agency cites fraud convictions tied to E-Rate funding for schools and libraries. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suspended seven convicted criminals from participating in Universal Service Fund (USF)…
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Senate Adopts Immigration Enforcement Funding Resolution
The upper chamber of Congress conducted a vote-a-rama over Wednesday night. The U.S. Senate passed a resolution that provides the framework to pass a filibuster-proof bill to fund…
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President Trump Orders FDA to Expedite Psychedelic Drug Reviews
Ibogaine compounds have been studied as potential therapies for treating mental health. President Donald Trump ordered the Food and Drug Administration to expedite and prioritize reviews of research…
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Education and Labor Departments Launch Joint Grant Competitions
The programs focus on teacher development and literacy through coordinated federal efforts. The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor announced fiscal year 2026 grant competitions for programs supporting…
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CMS Moves to Phase Out Fax Machines and Snail Mail
Administrator Oz said that old standards for data sharing were not on par with current technological advances. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is simplifying their…
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Energy Department Relocating to New Headquarters in D.C.
Agencies cite cost savings and consolidation as federal real estate plans shift The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to relocate its headquarters from the James V.…
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VA Announces Grant Opportunity for Community-Based Suicide Prevention
Community organizations are invited to apply through the Fox grant program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a $112 million funding opportunity for organizations providing suicide prevention…
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President Trump Unifies Congress, Orders Pay for Homeland Security Workers
He set the deadline for a reconciliation bill to be passed by June 1. President Donald Trump brought the divided House and Senate together in the ongoing process…
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The immigration enforcement agencies were previously funded for the remainder of President Trump’s second term. The U.S. Senate minority backed funding legislation early Friday for the Department of…
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Education Department Urges Colleges to Strengthen Student Loan Default Prevention
Department guidance outlines institutional responsibilities under federal aid rules as nonpayment rates rise. The U.S. Department of Education recently issued updated guidance reminding colleges and universities of their…
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