As a result of engagement led by the UK Government, distilleries and whisky drinkers on both sides of the Atlantic will be raising a glass to celebrate a landmark day for the beloved product as US tariffs are lifted. From today [24 July], whisky from the UK will now have zero tariffs following the agreement […]

Governor Greg Abbott today surveyed flood damage and held a briefing and press conference to provide an update on the state’s ongoing response to recent severe flooding. “The preparation and response of local leaders, first responders, volunteers, and residents truly saved lives,” said Governor Abbott. “I want to thank everyone who stepped up to protect […]

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) delivered another win for state-driven innovation by granting South Dakota’s Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver and approving its Ed-Flex application. These actions grant the Mount Rushmore State new freedoms to better align federal education dollars with state priorities and support academic achievement. South Dakota is […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer for an illegal alien charged with attempted rape and sexual misconduct with a child in Indiana. According to local reporting, the charges stem from an incident in August 2024, for which an arrest warrant was issued in […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking sanctuary politicians in California to not release from jail an illegal alien who has been charged with sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl at a daycare in Sacramento. According to local reporting, the incident occurred in July 2025 […]