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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education and CBS will broadcast the national finals of the inaugural Presidential 1776 Award competition on Tuesday, June 30, showcasing a nationwide civics …
Presidential Civics Competition Heads to National TV With $250,000 in Scholarships at Stake Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Homelessness in the United States declined 3.3% in 2025 after reaching a record high the previous year, though the number of people experiencing homelessness remained 26% higher …
The Latest Homelessness Report Contains One Unexpected Turn Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized new financial reporting requirements for labor unions, expanding disclosure obligations for the largest organizations while easing filing burdens for smaller …
Labor Department Tightens Union Financial Reporting Rules Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hunters and anglers could gain access to millions of additional acres of federally managed land under a proposal from the Department of the Interior that would expand …
Federal Plan Would Open Millions More Acres to Hunting Read More
SCOTT TWP, PA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 17 Pennsylvania counties as natural disaster areas following an April freeze that damaged orchards and other agricultural operations, making …
USDA Opens Disaster Aid for 17 Pennsylvania Counties After Freeze Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have opened a new federal grant competition supporting American history, civics, government and geography instruction, expanding a Trump administration effort …
Education Department Opens Civics Grants Ahead of U.S. 250th Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services is launching a series of initiatives aimed at reducing Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, including a new tick-control program, …
HHS Expands Lyme Disease Effort With Research, Prevention Funding Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health care providers and insurance companies will pay significantly lower fees to resolve certain payment disputes under a new federal rule that officials say is designed to …
Surprise Medical Bill Disputes Could Become Cheaper and Faster Under New Federal Rule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have finalized sweeping changes to the No Surprises Act’s dispute resolution system, reducing arbitration fees by more than 85% and revising procedures intended to address …
No Surprises Act Overhaul Cuts Arbitration Fees, Expands Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a clinical trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder, expanding federal research into …
VA Launches MDMA Trial for PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorders Read More