WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP announces 26 additional partnerships for new and expanded services * WASHINGTON U.S. Customs and Border Protection made 26 tentative selections in late October that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States under the Reimbursable Services Program, which allows private sector and state and local governments to reimburse the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Dozens of Federal Agencies Initiate Counter-UAS Collaboration * Over 180 experts from the War Department and other agencies in the federal government met yesterday for a summit to begin a planned three-year effort to deliver counter-small unmanned aircraft system capabilities to warfighters and keep the skies over America safe from dangerous drones. In August, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth launched the Joint  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Beige Book on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a modest rate in recent weeks. Consumer spending at retail establishments grew modestly despite somewhat lower foot traffic and some tentativeness by consumers to make large purchases. Spending on travel and tourism increased slightly as some hotels saw growth in leisure travel. Manufacturing activity s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Subramanyam Statement on DOD Proposal to Cut Ties with Scouting America * LEESBURG, VA - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, released the following statement after a leaked proposal from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth suggested dissolving a century-old partnership between Scouting America (f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Warner, Coons, Murray, Reed, Schatz, Warren Statement on President Trump's Ultimatum to Ukraine * U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman, Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member on the Senate Armed Servi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, McBath Press Trump Admin on Effectiveness of Illegal Deadly Boat Strikes in Curtailing Drug Use in the U.S. * "There have been numerous studies over the past three decades showing that it is far more cost effective to offer treatment to those with substance use disorders in order to reduce drug usage, rather than interdiction strategies." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-0  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS McFaul Departs Naval Station Norfolk for Scheduled Deployment * NORFOLK, Virginia - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) will depart Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment Nov. 25, 2025. The ship's departure comes after months of training, maintenance, and certification events, which ultimately prepared the ship for a multitude of operations. "USS McFaul is a co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Virginia High School Assistant Principal and Brother Arrested for Plotting to Kill ICE Law Enforcement Officers * Our ICE officers are facing an 8,000% increase in death threats against them WASHINGTON Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of John Wilson Bennett and Mark Booth Bennett, both United States citizens, for planning to carry out attacks against  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Wegmans Recalls Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: November 26, 2025 FDA Publish Date: November 26, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Company Name: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Brand Name: L  more