WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * Attorney General Pamela Bondi Statement Regarding Creation of a 2nd Amendment Task Force WASHINGTON - Attorney General Pamela Bondi released the following statement regarding her creation of a 2nd Amendment Task Force at the Department of Justice: "The prior administration placed an undue burden on gun owners and vendors by targeting law-abiding citizens exercising their 2nd Amend more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * DynCorp Agrees to Pay $21 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Lawsuit Alleging Inflated Costs on State Department Contract to Train Civilian Police Forces in Iraq DynCorp International LLC (DynCorp) has agreed to pay $21 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it knowingly submitted inflated subcontractor charges under a State Department contract to train Iraqi police  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration issued the following news release: * * * EIA expects less oil demand and lower oil and gasoline prices in an uncertain market The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects recent developments in global trade policy and oil production to contribute to lower global demand growth for petroleum products through 2026, which contributes to significantly lower oil prices than previously forecast. In more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Releases Video Message About the EPA Mission WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin today shared a message to America, highlighting EPA's core mission and the work the agency does on behalf of the American people. It also demonstrates his commitment to driving growth through his Powering the Great American  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Chairman Ferguson Congratulates Mark Meador on Confirmation as FTC Commissioner Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson today congratulated Mark R. Meador on his confirmation to serve as an FTC Commissioner. "I am thrilled to welcome Mark to the Commission," Chairman Ferguson said. "Mark is a brilliant antitrust lawyer who will be a great asset to the Trump-Vance FTC." Meador was more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA secures cost savings through strategic agreement with Google Reduced government-wide pricing on MAS represents milestone in GSA's efforts to consolidate, reduce waste, and save taxpayer dollars WASHINGTON -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) reached a landmark agreement with Google to lower the costs of Google products and services for the federal government. Through this str more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin in NYPost: "So long to Biden's 'environmental justice' scams -- Team Trump is tackling REAL threats to water, air" WASHINGTON - Since taking office, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has demonstrated his commitment to advancing President Trump's agenda and Powering the Great American Comeback by cutting the wasteful and irresponsibl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Announces Major Increase in Gulf of America Oil and Gas Reserves Date: April 10, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON -- The Department of the Interior today announced a significant increase in estimated oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf, underscoring the region's critical role in advancing our country's national security and Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Announces Relaunch of VOICE Office Shuttered by Biden The Trump Administration is standing up for Americans who were victims of illegal alien crimes. WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary Noem announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is relaunching the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office. The VOICE office was shuttered by the previous administra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau's meeting on April 10, 2025, with British Permanent Under-Secretary Oliver Robbins: * * * Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau met with UK Permanent Under-Secretary Oliver Robbins today. The Deputy Secretary underscored the depth of the United States' bonds with the United Kingdom, and the Trump Administration's desire to continue to work cooperativ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on April 10, 2025, with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen during her visit to Washington, D.C. Secretary Rubio appreciated Finland's contributions to European security, its decision to increase defense spending, and ongoing cooperation on icebreakers. The Sec more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The Secretary and Foreign Minister affirmed the strong U.S.-Morocco partnership in advancing peace and security, under President Trump's and King Mohamed VI's leadership. They discussed cooperation to advance shared more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview by Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Donald Trump Jr. of Triggered with Don Jr.: * * * QUESTION: Well, guys, joining me now, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Good to have you, Marco. How's everything? SECRETARY RUBIO: Thanks for having me. Thank you. Thanks for having me on here. QUESTION: Well, I imagine this is a good day given the outcome of the basketball game last night. SECRETARY RUBIO: Y more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on April 10, 2025: * * * Statement by Secretary Scott Bessent on House Vote Backing President Trump's Economic Vision WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent issued the following statement following today's successful House vote to advance TCJA permanence through the budget process: "This vote is more than a budget win; it's a statement of purpose and strength, which affirms the Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following news release: * * * USCIRF Calls on Trump Administration to Seek Iranian Concessions on Religious Freedom in Oman Discussions Washington, DC - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urges the Trump administration to demand accountability for Iran's religious freedom violations in any upcoming discussions planned in Oman. Iran's egregious persecution of religious minorit more PR