Labor Department & Inspector General Partner to Prevent Unemployment Insurance Fraud

The vice president continues to guide the federal effort to address fraud nationwide. The Department of Labor and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have announced a…

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Education and Labor Departments Launch State Assessment Grant Competition

Federal agencies announce FY 2026 program to support state testing and accountability systems. The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition…

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Senate Advances Measure to Ban Legislative Pay During Government Shutdowns

Senator Kennedy proposed the rule change after the longest full and partial government shutdowns in the nation’s history. The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to move a resolution forward…

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Transportation Department Invests in U.S. Ports to Strengthen Supply Chains

Maritime Administration awards $774 million to improve infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $774 million in funding for 37 port projects across coastal,…

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Federal Task Force Releases Report on Restoring Religious Liberty

Multi-agency findings examine policies affecting faith-based individuals and organizations. The Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias recently released a report reviewing allegations of bias across several government agencies…

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Secretary Hegseth Announces Changes in Defense Contract Negotiations

He says the Pentagon will move at the speed of business rather than bureaucracy. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the Pentagon is updating the way it handles…

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USDA Announces 2026 Agricultural Textile Trust Fund Payments

The two annual funds provide federal support to manufacturers in the fabric and clothing industry.  The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced payments allotted under the 2026 Pima…

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Supreme Court Takes Up Colorado Preschool Religious Freedom Dispute

The case centers on whether Catholic preschools must accept children of same-sex couples to qualify for state funding.  The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a challenge…

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FCC Suspends Fraudsters from USF Programs

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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