Maryann Pugh

Biden-Era Food Program Terminated—USDA Pledges to Honor Existing Farmer Awards WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the termination of the Regional Food Business Centers (RFBC) program, a p […]

HUD Dismantles Biden-Era Appraisal Equity Policies, Citing Regulatory Overreach and Market Harm WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday it is ending key initiatives tied to the Biden-era P […]

USDA Unveils Bold Food Safety Overhaul With New High-Tech Lab in Missouri ST. LOUIS, MO — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently unveiled a sweeping plan to modernize food safety enforcement, highlighted by the o […]

Interior Department Ends Favoritism for Wind and Solar, Citing Push for ‘Energy Dominance’ WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a sweeping policy shift aligned with President Donald J. Trump’s Energy Dominance agenda, the U.S. Department of the Interior has […]

USDA Halts Extra Sugar Imports in Bold Move to Protect American Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to bolster domestic agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it will not authorize additional s […]

U.S. Formally Rejects WHO Health Treaty, Citing Threat to Sovereignty and Civil Liberties WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive move, the Biden administration’s successors formally rejected the 2024 amendments to the World Health Orga […]

FDA Shuts Down Sarepta Gene Therapy Trials After Three Deaths Linked to Liver Failure WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday placed Sarepta Therapeutics’ gene therapy trials for limb girdle muscular dyst […]

Feds Launch $14 Billion Crackdown on Duplicate Medicaid and ACA Enrollments WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping effort to restore financial integrity and reduce fraud in America’s healthcare system, the Centers for Medicare & Med […]

Education Department Launches Implementation of Trump-Backed Higher Ed Overhaul WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education on Friday issued its first formal guidance to colleges and financial aid administrators fo […]

Medicaid to Expand Access to Life-Changing Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Patients in 33 States WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at expanding access to p […]

FTC Drops Restrictions on Chevron-Hess Merger, Citing Flawed Antitrust Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has reversed its prior restrictions on Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of Hess Corporation, off […]

FDA Targets 7-OH Kratom Products in Crackdown on Unapproved Opioid-Like Supplements WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to seven companies accused of unlawfully marketing products c […]

FTC Reverses Course, Drops Restrictions on Exxon-Pioneer Deal Amid Antitrust Doubts WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday that it has set aside its final consent order restricting Exxon Mobil C […]

VA Proposes Three-Year Extension for Legacy Veteran Caregivers, Ensuring Continued Support Through 2028 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to extend eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Fa […]

Feds Seize Millions in Assets From Online Store Scam Targeting Amazon and Walmart Investors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has reached final settlements with the remaining defendants in a deceptive business opportunity sc […]

FDA Approves Gardenia Blue as Natural Dye in Major Move to Eliminate Synthetic Food Colors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of gardenia (genipin) blue as a color additive in a range of fo […]

FTC Shuts Down Ex-Pioneer CEO’s Attempt to Join Exxon Board Amid Antitrust Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has rejected a petition from Scott Sheffield, founder and former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, se […]

Trump Administration Launches New Effort to Supercharge U.S. Manufacturing and Workforce Revival WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on W […]

Telehealth Weight-Loss Provider NextMed Hit With FTC Crackdown Over Deceptive Pricing and Fake Reviews WASHINGTON, D.C. — The operators of NextMed, a telehealth weight-loss provider, have agreed to pay $150,000 and overhaul their business practices to s […]

Frozen Sprouted Beans Recalled Nationwide After Salmonella Outbreak Hospitalizes Four WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health authorities are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans sold under the Deep br […]