Maryann Pugh

U.S. Postal Service to Honor President Jimmy Carter With Commemorative Stamp WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter during a p […]

ICE Arrests Criminal Noncitizens Convicted of Violent Offenses in Multi-State Operation WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrests last week of multiple noncitizens convicted of serious v […]

Energy Department Orders Eddystone Units to Remain Online Amid Mid-Atlantic Reliability Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order directing PJM Interconnection, in coordination with C […]

New Home Sales Decline in July as Inventory Rises and Prices Ease WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of new single-family homes fell in July 2025, continuing a trend of slowing demand amid elevated mortgage rates and shifting m […]

Labor Department Proposes Rule to Strengthen Oversight and Combat Unemployment Fraud WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking last week aimed at tightening oversight of unemployment c […]

Commerce Department Shifts Control of National Semiconductor Technology Center, Declares Natcast Agreement Invalid WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Commerce announced last week that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will assume o […]

Interior Department Releases Draft Critical Minerals List, Expands Outdoor Access, and Presses for Resolution Copper Mine Approval WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced several key updates last week, including the release of the draft 2025 List of C […]

VA Hospitals Earn High Marks in Federal Quality Ratings WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs reported that more than three-fourths of its hospitals earned four- or five-star ratings in the C […]

Education Department Certifies On-Time Launch of 2026–2027 FAFSA Form WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has certified to Congress that the 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FA […]

HHS Unveils Major Health Initiatives, Surveillance Efforts, and Rural Care Reforms WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued several key updates last week, outlining developments on public h […]

VA Awards $818 Million in Grants to Combat Veteran Homelessness WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced more than $818 million in grants to 235 organizations nationwide to support V […]

VA Awards $818 Million in Grants to Combat Veteran Homelessness WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced more than $818 million in grants to 235 organizations nationwide to support V […]

FTC Finalizes Order Restricting Workado’s AI Content Detection Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given final approval to an order against Workado, LLC, barring the company from making u […]

Pentagon Honors Abbey Gate Victims, Highlights National Security Initiatives and Military Advancements WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense paused on August 26 to honor the 13 U.S. service members and approximately 170 Afghan civilians killed i […]

U.S. Holdings of Foreign Securities Rise to $15.8 Trillion at Year-End 2024, Treasury Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released preliminary data showing that U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities c […]

FTC Announces Updated Fees for National Do Not Call Registry Access in FY 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced updated fees for telemarketers seeking access to the National Do Not Call (DNC) R […]

USDA Announces New Health, Land, and Veterinary Initiatives Amid Traveler-Linked New World Screwworm Case WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a series of updates last week addressing public health, environmental policy, an […]

U.S. Education Department, Intelligence Agencies Warn Colleges of Rising Foreign Threats to Research WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education, in coordination with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) National Cou […]

U.S. Education Department, Intelligence Agencies Warn Colleges of Rising Foreign Threats to Research WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education, in coordination with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) National Cou […]

FTC Sends $6.7 Million in Refunds to Consumers Misled by Gig Work Company WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is sending more than $6.7 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by Arise V […]