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ICE Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious crimes, including aggravated sexual abuse of a child and intoxicated manslaughter. The agency emphasized its commitment to removing individuals who enter the country illegally and commit offenses.

FEC Updates Expenditure Limits and Lobbyist Bundling Threshold

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) published updated coordinated party expenditure limits and announced the 2026 lobbyist bundling threshold of $24,000. These updates affect how political committees and lobbyists operate within federal election regulations.

FEC Weekly Digest: Litigation Updates and Reporting Dates

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) released its weekly digest for the week of February 23-27, 2026. The update includes litigation news, reporting deadlines for 2026, and upcoming outreach and training events.

FEC Launches New Rulemaking Search System and Updates Form 99

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has launched a new mobile-friendly rulemaking search system and updated its FEC Form 99 to allow electronic attachments for certain filings. These updates aim to improve accessibility and streamline electronic submissions for committees.

McDonald v. FEC - Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Tony McDonald's lawsuit against the FEC. The court found that the plaintiff lacked standing to challenge disclosure requirements for small conduit contributions, upholding the district court's decision.

McDonald v. FEC - Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the McDonald v. FEC lawsuit. The lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of federal campaign finance reporting requirements for certain earmarked contributions up to $200.

VA Enhances Home Loan Program with New Technologies

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is enhancing its Home Loan program by implementing new technologies, including Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These changes aim to streamline the homebuying process for veterans, making it more efficient and transparent.

VA Releases 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report

The Department of Veterans Affairs released its 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, detailing 6,398 Veteran suicides in 2023. While suicides decreased slightly, the report underscores the ongoing need for support and prevention efforts.

VA Introduces Claim Assist Portal for Faster Claim Responses

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched the Claim Assist Portal, a new online tool designed to streamline the process for claimants to provide additional information needed for their benefits claims. This initiative aims to expedite claim responses and improve the claimant experience.

VA App Enhances Certificate of Eligibility for Home Loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its Health and Benefits mobile app to include enhancements for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for home loans. Eligible Veterans can now view their active COE Home Loan Letter in real-time through the app.