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FEMA

Reopening of Bethel Assistance Hub Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

National
Due to inclement weather, the Bethel Assistance Hub, which assists Alaskans affected by the severe storms, flooding and remnants of Typhoon Halong Oct. 8-13, 2025, will not reopen Jan. 8 as planned. The reopening has been postponed until further
VA

VA provides over $77 million in grants to state Veterans cemeteries

National
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $77 million in grants in fiscal year 2025 for the expansion and improvement of 20 state Veterans cemeteries throughout the

TRANSCRIPT: Leader Schumer Remarks At Roundtable Kicking Off Push On Housing Affordability; Senate Democrats...

National
At a roundtable launching the Democratic push to lower the cost of housing, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), discussed potential solutions aimed at providing relief to renters and homebuyers. The discussion is part of Senate Democrats’ ongoing efforts to address the affordability crisis, which has been exacerbated by President Trump and Senate Republicans’ disastrous policies. Below are Leader Schumer’s remarks from the event
USDOJ

Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest Supporting Competition Among Real Estate Brokerages

National
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
Congressman Brad Sherman

Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on the Anniversary of the Palisades Fire

National
On the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, Congressman Brad Sherman issued the following statement reflecting on the impact to Pacific Palisades, the federal response,

Financial Services Committee Clears Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act

National
The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Rep. French Hill (AR-02), today overwhelmingly advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05)
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Fulfilled Core Mission in Fiscal Year 2025

National
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released its fiscal year (FY) 2025 annual report covering the financial status of the FHA
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Kaptur Secures Nearly $1.3 Million In New Safe Steets Funding To Bolster Vision For...

National
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee announced that the City of Toledo, Lucas County, and the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of
DOE

Energy Secretary Ensures Colorado Coal Plant Remains Open to Prevent Blackouts

National
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and secure
EPA

EPA Proposes Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site

National
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an updated cleanup plan for groundwater contamination at the
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Financial Report Finds Billions in Potential Payment Errors Occurred During Biden Administration

National
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner released HUD’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Agency Financial Report
USDOJ

Secretary Rollins Intervenes to Protect Potter Valley’s Water Supply

National
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins filed a notice to intervene in the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project proceedings currently being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This action will allow USDA to ensure that

NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AWARDS OVER $19 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT...

National
The New York State Department of State today announced nearly $20 million has been awarded to support 62 community planning and development projects across the State through the 2025 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative.
FTC

FTC Sues to Stop Loctite, Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive Merger

National
The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Henkel), the manufacturer of the industry-leading Loctite brand construction adhesives, from acquiring Loctite’s main
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren

Senators Warren, Wyden Push DOJ, FTC to Closely Scrutinize Massive Compass-Anywhere Real Estate Merger,...

National
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Issues Annual Consumer Advisory on Holiday...

National
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) released its annual holiday
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

New HUD Study Exposes Impact of Biden Border Crisis on Housing Affordability

National
A new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report, “Worst Case Housing Needs 2025,” says the flood of foreign-born individuals who entered our country illegally during
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland

Strickland Secures $700K for Clean Water in Roy

National
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $700,000 in federal funding for the City of Roy’s Water Infrastructure Project. “Every community deserves access to clean water,” said Strickland. “Securing this federal funding will help hundreds of

ICYMI: Boyle Leads Effort to Restore Funding and Advance Path Forward for Chinatown Stitch...

National
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today brought together local officials, community leaders, and advocates at the Crane Center to outline a path forward for the Chinatown Stitch project following the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans’ decision to rescind roughly $150 million in previously awarded federal funding

Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $7 Million for Improvements to San Bernardino International Airport

National
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants will provide San Bernardino International Airport with $4,285,081 for the Reconstruct Portion of Taxiway “A” Project and $3,111,923 for the Airfield Slurry & Paint Project

Business Real Estate Press Releases

RESO 2026 BoD captioned - All

2026 RESO Board of Directors Announced

Nine open seats on the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) 2026 Board of Directors have been filled after an election by RESO’s membership. Director appointments and the board’s Executive Committee have also been selected for the next year.

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