Federal independent agencies and regulatory commissions are created by law to carry out specialized responsibilities meant to support predictability and cultivate deep subject-matter expertise within the agency itself. However, independence should not be mistaken for isolation. How do these agencies operate and how do they serve the nation’s interests?
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State Department Provides Information for Americans Seeking to Depart Middle East
Secretary Rubio encouraged registration with STEP and the use of the online crisis form or phone number for departure assistance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made an announcement…
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President Speaks on Potential Iranian Leadership
President Trump calls on Iranians to take over their government and select new leadership As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues into its sixth day, U.S. officials continue…
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Secretary of State Discusses the Purpose and Timing of Operation Epic Fury
The Iranians were planning to strike U.S. targets in the Middle East. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted on Monday the reasoning behind the United States’ assault on…
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U.S. Deploying Additional Military Personnel to Middle East
Kuwait air defenses took out three American fighter jets, the pilots and crew survived. U.S. Central Command reported that friendly fire from Kuwait took down three U.S. F-15E…
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Ambassador Waltz Explains U.S. Assault on Iran at UN Security Council Meeting
Representatives from Israel and Iran, which are not members of the council, were invited to participate. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz spoke at an emergency…
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White House Launches New Public Awareness Effort to Save Lives Through Drug Prevention
ONDCP director says, “We must continue to teach our children about the dangers of drugs and protect them from those who seek to do irreparable harm.” The White…
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U.S. Directs Embassy Staff to Depart Israel
The State Department also designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. The United States Embassy in Jerusalem alerted employees that they should leave Israel immediately. Ambassador…
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U.S. Investigates Cuba’s Claims Regarding Incident Involving Florida Boat
Secretary of State says, “We are going to verify that information independently and reach our own conclusions.“ Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to questions from journalists regarding…
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Emergency Spending and Public Accountability
When disaster strikes, the federal government does not have the luxury of moving slowly. In those moments of crisis, Congress is asked to act quickly and spend at scale. Speed can prevent deeper harm, but haste can strain accountability. The challenge is not merely financial. It is constitutional, institutional, and civic.
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