WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * During Democrats' Government Shutdown, ICE Continues to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Murderers, and Drug Traffickers * Nothing will slow ICE down, not even the Democrats' government shutdown WASHINGTON - Despite the Democrats' government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continue to arrest the worst of the wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Pittsburgh-Led Violent Fugitive Operation Nets 19 Arrests FBI Pittsburgh, along with local, state, and federal partners, arrested 19 dangerous wanted fugitives during a five-day operation as part of Summer Heat, an FBI nationwide initiative targeting violent crime. "Law enforcement at all levels shares the same goal: protect the communities we serve. This operation proves our commitment to that mission," said FBI Pit more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Hegseth announces series of War Department reforms in sweeping speech to top military brass * QUANTICO, Va. - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today announced a series of 10 new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and culture during an in-person speech in Quantico, Virginia, to the U.S. military's most senior leaders. The wide-ranging, 45-minute speech before nearl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The League of Women Voters of Henderson County, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission in response to a petition from the America First Legal Foundation. The petition requests that the commission consider implementing a rule requiring documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. The League, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, expressed strong oppos more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 18 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * High Bond Ratings For 2nd Day in a Row; Another AAA Rating for North Carolina More good news from bonding agencies today - as S&P assigned another AAA bond rating to North Carolina's outstanding general obligation bonds. This is the highest ranking a state can be given and indicates it is both financially stable and has a high level of credit worthiness. State Tre more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Voluntarily Recalled in Select Areas Summary Company Announcement Date: October 14, 2025 FDA Publish Date: October 17, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared egg allergen Company Name: Publix Brand Name: Publix Product Description: Rich & Creamy Vanill more PR