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Treasury and IRS to Provide Guidance to Religious Organizations
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Treasury and IRS to Provide Guidance to Religious Organizations
In response to recent litigation, ongoing public interest, and the need for more clarity, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today announced plans to develop and issue additional guidance on the application of the Johnson Amendment to religious organizations.
"Religious liberty is foundational to our Constitution, and the freedom to practice one's faith openly and in community
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WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Treasury and IRS to Provide Guidance to Religious Organizations
In response to recent litigation, ongoing public interest, and the need for more clarity, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today announced plans to develop and issue additional guidance on the application of the Johnson Amendment to religious organizations.
"Religious liberty is foundational to our Constitution, and the freedom to practice one's faith openly and in communityis central to the American story as we celebrate 250 years of independence as a nation this year," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. "As many Americans gather to observe Holy Week and Passover, President Trump and this administration continue to protect religious freedom as a fundamental right in principle and in practice as our laws are applied. Treasury and the IRS will provide additional clarity and guidance to houses of worship that reflect these ideals and uphold the First Amendment."
The forthcoming guidance will provide clear, administrable standards for houses of worship, including how the law applies to certain communications made within the context of religious services.
Treasury and the IRS will engage with stakeholders as appropriate in the development of the forthcoming guidance and its release will be determined later this year.
Background
In National Religious Broadcasters v. Bessent, the IRS sought to resolve the case through an agreement reflecting the government's position that bona fide communications internal to a house of worship, including communications between the house of worship and its congregation in connection with religious services and communicated through customary channels on matters of faith, do not constitute the type of political campaign intervention prohibited under current law. Such communications are distinguishable from broader political activity and are consistent with longstanding protections for religious exercise.
The federal district court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction before the court could consider or approve that proposed resolution.
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Original text here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0432
Strong March Jobs Report Signals Accelerating Momentum Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The White House posted the following news on April 3, 2026:
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Strong March Jobs Report Signals Accelerating Momentum Under President Trump
"The March jobs report blew out expectations with strong construction job growth and a surge in manufacturing job creation as trillions of dollars in investments begin to materialize. America remains on a solid economic trajectory thanks to President Trump's proven agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, tariffs, and energy dominance. Americans can rest assured that after the short-term disruptions of Operation Epic Fury are behind us,
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WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The White House posted the following news on April 3, 2026:
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Strong March Jobs Report Signals Accelerating Momentum Under President Trump
"The March jobs report blew out expectations with strong construction job growth and a surge in manufacturing job creation as trillions of dollars in investments begin to materialize. America remains on a solid economic trajectory thanks to President Trump's proven agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, tariffs, and energy dominance. Americans can rest assured that after the short-term disruptions of Operation Epic Fury are behind us,America's economic resurgence is set to only accelerate." -- White House Spokesman Kush Desai
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Here's what you need to know about the March jobs report:
* It crushed expectations -- again. The economy added 178,000 new jobs in March -- nearly triple the number economists had forecasted -- delivering yet another powerful validation of President Trump's pro-growth agenda and demonstrating the resilience of the American labor market under his leadership.
* Manufacturing is roaring back under President Trump. The sector added 15,000 new jobs added in March, capping off the first quarter of 2026 with the first positive manufacturing job growth in three years -- a decisive reversal from the Biden-era decline. In fact, every major indicator now points toward sustained expansion as President Trump's tariffs and pro-manufacturing policies take hold.
* Construction is surging. Another 26,000 construction jobs were added in March, propelled by strong gains in specialty trades and residential building.
* Job growth is accelerating in 2026. The economy has added an average of 68,000 jobs per month so far this year -- a clear improvement over 2025 and significantly outperforming economists' expectations.
* Wages are rising for American workers. Private sector weekly earnings have climbed 3.9% over the past year, delivering real gains for American workers.
* We are right-sizing government and unleashing the private sector. The federal workforce has been reduced to its smallest level since 1966 -- representing the lowest share of the total labor force in over a century -- as the Trump Administration fuels even stronger private sector job growth.
* Prime-age workers are re-entering the labor force. Women aged 25-54 hit a record-high labor force participation rate in March, while prime-age male participation remains near its highest level since 2009.
Under President Trump's leadership, America's economy is once again proving its unmatched strength and potential. With pro-growth policies firmly in place, the best days for American workers, manufacturers, and families are still ahead.
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Original text here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/04/strong-march-jobs-report-signals-accelerating-momentum-under-president-trump/
National Park Service: Public Comment Period Opens April 3 for Ridgeland Firing Range Report
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Public Comment Period Opens April 3 for Ridgeland Firing Range Report
TUPELO, Miss. -- On April 3, the National Park Service will release a report and administrative record file about the former Ridgeland Firing Range on Natchez Trace Parkway for public review and comment.
The firing range operated from 1984 to 2002 in Ridgeland, Miss. The NPS is working to address possible contamination at the site under a federal environmental law.
The report, known as an Engineering
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WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Public Comment Period Opens April 3 for Ridgeland Firing Range Report
TUPELO, Miss. -- On April 3, the National Park Service will release a report and administrative record file about the former Ridgeland Firing Range on Natchez Trace Parkway for public review and comment.
The firing range operated from 1984 to 2002 in Ridgeland, Miss. The NPS is working to address possible contamination at the site under a federal environmental law.
The report, known as an EngineeringEvaluation/Cost Analysis, explains the current environmental conditions at the site and presents possible cleanup options, including a recommended plan. The administrative record file consists of information considered or relied upon in preparing the report.
The report and administrative record file are available online at parkplanning.nps.gov/RidgelandRange. It can also be reviewed in person at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway in Tupelo, Miss. during regular business hours from Monday to Friday.
The public is invited to review the report and administrative record and submit comments from April 3 through May 3. Comments can be submitted online at: parkplanning.nps.gov/RidgelandRange.
Requests to extend the comment period by 15 days must be submitted before May 3 to NATR_information@nps.gov.
All comments will be part of the public record and may be reviewed by others. Commenters may ask that personal identifying information be withheld from public view, but the NPS cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.
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Original text here: https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/ridgeland-firing-range-comment-period.htm
Joint Statement of 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following media note from the Office of the Spokesperson on April 2, 2026:
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Joint Statement of the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
The United States hosted the Republic of Italy in Washington, D.C., on April 1-2 for the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology Cooperation. The State Department's Senior Bureau Official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Brendan Hanrahan, co-chaired the meeting with Italy's Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and
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WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following media note from the Office of the Spokesperson on April 2, 2026:
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Joint Statement of the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
The United States hosted the Republic of Italy in Washington, D.C., on April 1-2 for the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology Cooperation. The State Department's Senior Bureau Official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Brendan Hanrahan, co-chaired the meeting with Italy's Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs andInternational Cooperation, Maria Tripodi.
The delegations used this JCM to commit to deepening cooperation in quantum sciences, high performance computing and artificial intelligence, fission and fusion energy, biotechnology, and advanced materials. The two sides decided to promote joint research, researcher exchanges, shared infrastructure, and public private partnerships. They also highlighted their shared interest in reinforcing research security in critical technologies and helping partners adopt similar practices to protect innovation.
To advance these objectives Italy announced significant funding for strategic joint research projects in 2027-2028 in identified priority areas, opening avenues for U.S. research entities to compete for high value collaborations with their Italian counterparts. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a close scientific and technology partnership that drives U.S. and Italian innovation, supports jobs and mutual economic growth, and delivers tangible benefits to both peoples.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/04/joint-statement-of-the-15th-u-s-italy-joint-commission-meeting-on-science-and-technology-cooperation/
Guatemalan National Charged With Illegal Reentry
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on April 2, 2026:
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Guatemalan National Charged With Illegal Reentry
HARRISBURG-The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Miguel Mejia Tum, age 27, a citizen of Guatemala, illegally residing in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted on April 1, 2026, by a federal grand jury on the charge of illegally reentering the United States after having previously been removed subsequent to an aggravated felony
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SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on April 2, 2026:
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Guatemalan National Charged With Illegal Reentry
HARRISBURG-The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Miguel Mejia Tum, age 27, a citizen of Guatemala, illegally residing in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted on April 1, 2026, by a federal grand jury on the charge of illegally reentering the United States after having previously been removed subsequent to an aggravated felonyconviction.
According to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, the indictment alleges that Mejia Tum illegally reentered the United States and was found in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, on March 15, 2026. Mejia Tum was removed from the United States through Alexandria, Louisiana, on October 28, 2020, and reentered without having obtained permission to do so.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Kelley K. McGraw is prosecuting the case.
This case is part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative established by Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion. The HSTF is a whole-of-government partnership dedicated to eliminating criminal cartels, foreign gangs, transnational criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking rings operating in the United States and abroad. Through historic interagency collaboration, the HSTF directs the full might of United States law enforcement towards identifying, investigating, and prosecuting the full spectrum of crimes committed by these organizations, which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders. In performing this work, the HSTF places special emphasis on investigating and prosecuting those engaged in child trafficking or other crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF York comprises agents and officers from the Department of Homeland Security with the prosecution being led by the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is twenty years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following the finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/guatemalan-national-charged-illegal-reentry-6
First Lady Melania Trump Advances Efforts in Fourth Ukraine - Russia Child Reunification
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The White House issued the following news on April 2, 2026:
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First Lady Melania Trump Advances Efforts in Fourth Ukraine - Russia Child Reunification
For the fourth time, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has expedited the return of children to their families after being separated because of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Specifically, six Ukrainian minors currently domiciled in the Russian Federation will return to their families in their homeland nation, Ukraine.
"Reunifying children with their loved ones in this region of the world remains one of the most important
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WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The White House issued the following news on April 2, 2026:
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First Lady Melania Trump Advances Efforts in Fourth Ukraine - Russia Child Reunification
For the fourth time, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has expedited the return of children to their families after being separated because of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Specifically, six Ukrainian minors currently domiciled in the Russian Federation will return to their families in their homeland nation, Ukraine.
"Reunifying children with their loved ones in this region of the world remains one of the most importantglobal issues today. I am encouraged that both sides remain committed to ongoing cooperation, raising the safety and well-being of children above this abhorrent war."
A seventh Ukrainian child will be brought home to family members later this month, as part of this fourth reunification facilitated by Mrs. Trump. First Lady Melania Trump and her representative remain engaged in ongoing work with Russia and Ukraine to identify and reunify those individuals who have been displaced as a result of the ongoing war.
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Original text here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/04/first-lady-melania-trump-advances-efforts-in-fourth-ukraine-russia-child-reunification/
Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration: Voluntary Recall
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Voluntary Recall
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date: April 02, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - E. coli
Company Name: Raw Farm
Brand Name: RAW FARM
Product Description: Raw milk cheddar cheese, shredded and block
Company Announcement
* No pathogens have been found in RAW FARM-brand cheese products.
* No pathogens have been found in FDA
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WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Voluntary Recall
Summary
Company Announcement Date: April 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date: April 02, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - E. coli
Company Name: Raw Farm
Brand Name: RAW FARM
Product Description: Raw milk cheddar cheese, shredded and block
Company Announcement
* No pathogens have been found in RAW FARM-brand cheese products.
* No pathogens have been found in FDAsamples collected directly or samples collected by state Health Department officials.
* RAW FARM continues to contest the epidemiological links provided by the FDA.
* This Voluntary Recall is being performed under protest.
* This Voluntary Recall is performed as a path forward.
* RAW FARM proudly makes truly raw cheddar cheese from milk that is not pasteurized or thermalized and is fully compliant with C.F.R section 133.113.
The FDA has issued an Advisory without batch numbers or expiration dates. At the request of the FDA, RAW FARM is issuing a Voluntary Recall of the batches of cheese below and any batches produced prior to these dates.
Item ... Item Description ... Batch ... Expiration ... Barcode
1050 ... 8 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Block ... 20251027-2 ... 8/23/2026 ... 835204001177
1060 ... 80 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Block ... 20251015-4 ... 8/11/2026 ... 835204001160
1075 ... 16 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Block ... 20251027-4 ... 8/23/2026 ... 835204000156
1076 ... 80 oz Bag of Original Cheddar Shred ... 20260205 ... 5/6/2026 ... 835204000194
1078 ... 16 oz Jalapeno Cheddar Block ... 20251128-1J ... 9/24/2026 ... 835204000354
1080 ... 8 oz Lightly Salted Cheddar Shred ... 20260212 ... 5/13/2026 ... 835204001184
1090 ... 8 oz Jalapeno Cheddar Block ... 20251128-2J ... 9/24/2026 ... 835204000330
This Voluntary Recall is limited to RAW FARM-brand cheddar cheese, and no other products are being Voluntarily Recalled.
Consumers should not consume the batches in this Voluntary Recall. We recommend the consumers return the packages to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Information regarding the FDA Advisory can be found at the following link: Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese (March 2026) | FDA.
If you have any questions or concerns, please report them immediately to RAW FARM via the link: Find -- RAW FARM usaExternal Link Disclaimer.
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Original text here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall
