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Chairman Comer Supports the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act to Enhance Public Safety

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today spoke in support of H.R. 5143, the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) to empower...

Chairman Comer Supports the District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act to Hold Violent Juvenile Perpetrators Accountable

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today spoke in support of H.R. 5140, the District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) to...

H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

H.R. 5125 would amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission and provide the President of the United States sole authority to appoint judges to the District of Columbia’s courts....

H.R. 5140, a bill to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age

H.R. 5140 would lower the age of eligibility for juveniles to be tried as adults from 16 to 14 years of age for certain violent offenses committed after the date of enactment. Because the bill would only affect the District of Columbia, CBO...

H.R. 5143, District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025

H.R. 5143 would amend D.C. Law 24-345, the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, to permit vehicular pursuit by the police of criminal suspects who flee the site of an incident using a motor vehicle. The bill also would...

House Passes Oversight Committee Legislation to Make D.C. Safe Again

WASHINGTON— This week, the House of Representatives passed four Oversight and Government Reform Committee bills aimed at codifying President Trump’s agenda to make Washington, D.C. safe again. These bills address the juvenile crime crisis in the...

Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew R. Galeotti Delivers Remarks at Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Conference in Las Vegas

It is great to speak with you today at ACAMS’ Assembly. The Assembly brings together the largest group of anti-financial crime and anti-money laundering professionals to learn about critical issues facing the U.S. and global financial systems....

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Legislation to Ensure a Safe and Prosperous District of Columbia

WASHINGTON— Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, September 10 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to combat crime in D.C....

New Report: Texas Women Lead Politically, But Redistricting Threatens to Roll Back Progress

Texas ranks fourth in the nation for women’s political representation and near the bottom in health, economic security, and legal protections. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new state report from Future...

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration’s Weaponization of Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants

Proposed rule could block student loan forgiveness for thousands, deter job seekers from entering public service OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in opposing a proposed U.S. Department...

Toll Brothers Announces Cash Dividend

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL) (TollBrothers.com), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to...

Toll Brothers Announces Geddes Vista, a New Luxury Home Community, is Now Open in Ann Arbor, Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, Geddes Vista, is now open in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This exclusive Toll Brothers...

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 6.0 Percent in July

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate is 6.0 percent in July 2025, up 0.1 percentage point from the revised June 2025 rate of 5.9...

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 6.0 Percent in July

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate is 6.0 percent in July 2025, up 0.1 percentage point from the revised June 2025 rate of 5.9...

Azerion Group N.V. announces successful placement of new bonds in an amount of EUR 225 million and its intention to voluntarily redeem all its outstanding senior secured bonds

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The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Supporting D.C. Police Officers and Protecting Our Capital As crime skyrocketed in our nation’s capital, Democrats went after the police fighting to protect the community instead of the criminals. Rather than working to ensure our police have the...

Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente Recognize Cone Health with 2025 Bernard J. Tyson Award for Pursuit of Healthcare Equity

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente today announced Cone Health as the recipient of the 2025 Bernard J. Tyson Award for Pursuit of Healthcare Equity. This prestigious award, established in...

White House Moves to Challenges Court Block on Lisa Cook Removal

(MENAFN) The US government confirmed Tuesday it will challenge a court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. “The President lawfully removed Lisa Cook for cause. The Administration will...

Court Blocks Trump from Dismissing Fed Governor

(MENAFN) A U.S. appellate court determined on Monday that President Donald Trump is not permitted to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook immediately before the central bank’s crucial policy gathering that will decide whether to reduce...

Appeals Court Turns Down Trump’s Move to Remove Lisa Cook

(MENAFN) A federal appeals court in the United States on Monday turned down President Donald Trump’s urgent request to swiftly remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, according to local media coverage. In a 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of...