A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan returned a ten-count indictment against two defendants for their alleged roles in a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy that victimized individuals in Michigan, Florida, Texas, and Missouri.

The two defendants, David Taylor, 53, and Michelle Brannon, 56, were arrested today in North Carolina and Florida in a nationwide takedown of their forced labor organization.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today joined Amtrak leaders to celebrate the launch of the new Acela trainsets and announce that the Department of Transportation (USDOT) is reclaiming management of Washington Union Station. This historic building has been a USDOT asset since the 1980s, and strong direction is needed to restore this federal asset to its former glory.

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Construction for this new, world-class transit hub will begin by the end of 2027

NEW YORK, NY – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Special Advisor Andy Byford announced that the New York Penn Station “Transformation” Project will begin construction by the end of 2027. A detailed breakdown of the project schedule can be found here.

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WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced more than $818 million in grants to 235 organizations across the country to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

VA awards grants based on a number of factors, including the grant recipients’ experience and past performance in providing supportive services to Veteran families, and the need in the area or community where the program will be based. Throughout fiscal year 2026, the grants will fund local organizations as they help Veterans access:

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The Coast Guard achieved its largest-ever drug seizure in a single operation in its history

Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloaded over 76,000 pounds of illegal drugs, valued at $473 million, at Port Everglades, Florida as part of Operation Pacific Viper. This offload included approximately 61,740 pounds of cocaine and approximately 14,400 pounds of marijuana.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Administration for Children and Families (ACF) demanded that 46 states and territories remove all references to gender ideology in their federally-funded Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) educational materials within 60 days. This action reflects the Trump Administration’s ongoing commitment to protecting children from attempts to indoctrinate them with delusional ideology.

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