Maryann Pugh

HUD and DHS Join Forces to Redirect Housing Aid to U.S. Citizens, Crack Down on Illegal Benefit Use WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, March 24, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of Homeland S […]

Transforming Rural Health Care: IUP Partners with Torrance State Hospital to Train Future Physicians TORRANCE, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh announced a new clinical training partnership between the Indiana U […]

Interior Department Unveils $353M Energy Payout, Record Lease Sales, and Offshore Expansion WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior made a series of key announcements last week, highlighting substantial financial disbursements to G […]

Can You Claim Pennsylvania's Expanded Tax Credit and Save Big for Your Family? HARRISBURG, PA — With the April 15, 2025, deadline to file 2024 personal income tax returns fast approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue i […]

Pentagon Unveils Bold Plans to Modernize Defense, Strengthen Alliances, and Streamline Workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense announced a series of developments aimed at addressing pressing challenges across air mobility, regional s […]

Treasury Overhauls Corporate Transparency Rules, Slashing Burdens on U.S. Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury formally announced the publication of an interim final rule by its Financial Crimes E […]

Officer and Four Others Injured in Newark Vehicle Collision NEWARK, DE — A serious collision on Sunday evening along Christiana Road left an officer and four occupants of another vehicle hospitalized, with all f […]

Your Future at Stake: USDA Fights for Parental Rights, Rural Energy, and Fair Trade Deals WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins outlined a series of initiatives last week, reaffirming the U.S. Department of A […]

Forever Golden: Betty White Honored with Heartwarming USPS Stamp Celebration LOS ANGELES, CA — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) honored the legendary entertainer and humanitarian Betty White on Thursday, March 27, through a s […]

From Borders to Battlefields: How the Pentagon's Bold Moves Are Reshaping U.S. Defense Strategy WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense unveiled a series of significant developments focusing on border security, shipbuilding optimization, a […]

Stronger Rules, Safer Benefits: How the SSA is Fighting Fraud and Protecting Your Identity WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled updates to its identity verification policies, aimed at safeguarding m […]

FDA Approves Qfitlia: A Breakthrough Treatment Revolutionizing Hemophilia Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of Qfitlia (fitusiran), a treatment designed to prevent or r […]

FTC Cracks Down on Widespread Student Loan Scam Targeting Borrowers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its efforts to dismantle what it alleges is an unlawful student loan debt r […]

Your Social Security Experience Is About to Change: Bold New Measures to Cut Wait Times and Boost Transparency! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a series of measures aimed at bolstering transparency and accountability w […]

FDA Unveils Key Updates on Rare Disease Advances, Food Safety, and Medical Innovations WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a series of announcements covering a wide range of initiatives and r […]

Shockwaves at the FTC: Trump Ousts Key Commissioners, Sparks Legal and Political Uproar WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson released a formal statement addressing the controversial dismissals of Former C […]

Massive HHS Overhaul Promises to Cut Bureaucracy, Save Billions, and Make America Healthier Than Ever! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled a comprehensive restructuring strategy to align with President T […]

CFPB Shifts Focus, Opens Door to Revising Payday Loan Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday, March 28, that it will be deprioritizing enforcement and s […]

Social Security Speaks Out: The Truth Behind Field Office Closure Rumors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an official statement refuting recent claims that it is permanently closing l […]

FTC Orders Cleo AI to Pay $17M for Misleading Cash Advance Claims WASHINGTON, D.C. — Online cash advance company Cleo AI has agreed to pay $17 million to settle allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission ( […]