Maryann Pugh

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 […]

HHS Orders 46 States and Territories to Strip “Gender Ideology” From PREP Materials Within 60 Days WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has d […]

FTC Sues Air AI Over Alleged Deceptive Earnings Claims and Refund Promises WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint in federal court seeking to halt Air AI Technologies and its operators f […]

VA Marks 29 Millionth Home Loan Guarantee Since 1944 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it has guaranteed its 29 millionth home loan since the program’s creation in 194 […]

FTC Bans Click Profit Operators From E-Commerce Industry Over Deceptive Business Opportunity Scheme WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement permanently banning the operators of an alleged e-commerce b […]

CDC Issues Food Safety Alert Over Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eggs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials have issued a food safety alert following a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs d […]

SBA Orders Lenders to End Politicized Debanking Practices Under New Executive Order WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued new directives to more than 5,000 lenders in its network, requiring them t […]

IRS Announces No Change to Federal Interest Rates for Fourth Quarter 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that federal interest rates on tax overpayments and underpayments will remain u […]

U.S. Economy Posts Strong Gains as Gas Prices, Travel Costs, and Mortgage Rates Decline WASHINGTON, D.C. — Key economic indicators showed positive momentum heading into the Labor Day weekend, with declines in fuel prices, travel costs, a […]