WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a policy forum for tackling global issues through independent research and open dialogue to inform actionable ideas for the policy community, issued the following news release: * * * Canada's 2025 Election: A Referendum on US-Canadian Relations Free and fair elections are routinely expected in Canada, but, for Canadians, the next federal general election is looking like an election about being free and treated fair: more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Field Ops intercepts 116 pounds of cocaine in Detroit Drugs discovered during outbound inspections at Ambassador Bridge DETROIT - U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Field Operations intercepted 116 pounds (52.96 kilograms) of cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge port of entry, March 21. An outbound commercial vehicle was selected for exa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of March 24, 2025 Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, March 25, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing called "The CFTC at 50: Examining the Past and Future of Commodity Markets." * * * Appropriations On Tuesday, March 25, the Subcommitt more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of parole programs that had allowed citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, along with their immediate family members, to enter the United States under special immigration provisions. This decision, published in the Federal Register on March 25, 2025, follows President Trump's issuance of Executive Order 14165, "Securing Our Borders," which calls for the discontinuation of ca more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-FL, has introduced the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act in the House of Representatives. This bill aims to expand the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from its baselines, aligning with the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 7219. The legislation seeks to bolster the nation's maritime jurisdiction by effectively doubling the distance from the coast under U.S. customs authority. Thi more ST

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-MO, has introduced the FIRM Act of 2025, aimed at amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose increased visa fees on nonimmigrant applicants from certain countries. This proposed legislation targets travelers from nations identified as problematic due to government refusals to accept their nationals, state-sponsored terrorism designations, or severe issues related to human trafficking. The introduction of the FIRM Act comes amidst rising con more ST

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-TX, has introduced the Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act, aimed at reimbursing the State of Texas for costs incurred during its efforts to secure the southern border of the United States. This legislation seeks to address the financial burden placed on Texas taxpayers as the state took security measures in the absence of substantial federal support. The bill was introduced in light of the ongoing challenges associated with border security and t more ST

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Republicans Are on a Roll Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we recently completed a 10-week session - the Senate's longest in-session stretch in 15 years. "It was a very busy 10 weeks filled with substanti more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Peter Hoekstra, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Canada, from a March 13, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Committee Members, it is an honor to be with you today. I am deeply appreciative to President Trump for his nomination to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Canada. With your concurrence and approval, I look forward to more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following commentary: * * * U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 840 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Third week in March as part of Operation Take Back America President Trump has been clear that securing the Southwestern Border of the United States is a priority of the absolute highest level. To that end, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Ta more PR