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McConnell faces growing questions about absence nearly six weeks after fall
Scant details have not quieted rumors and online speculation about the former Senate Republican leader’s condition.
Sex in space could be trickier than we think. Here's what science says about close encounters between astronauts | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Sgnificant gaps exist in our understanding of how human reproduction might be affected by the conditions in space.
Democrats in Maine gather to replace Graham Platner in the race against Susan Collins
Democrats are hoping to move past Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The apparent front-runner is former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reportedly negotiating buyout with Grizzlies, intends to reunite with LeBron James on Sixers
The two won a title together with the Lakers in 2020.
Business impact of protests
A group of businesses on Williamson Street have remained open to support their community.
Business impact of protests
A group of businesses on Williamson Street have remained open to support their community.
A day in the life of Caitlin Clark: All-Star business as usual, Barack Obama's presidential perspective and 'Studbudz' shoutouts
At her third All-Star in as many seasons, Caitlin Clark is garnering more attention than ever.
Azzi Fudd wins WNBA All-Star 3-point contest; Shakira Austin, Elena Delle Donne, GG Banks take Shooting Stars Challenge
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft shined in her All-Star 3-point contest debut.
7+ Florida Politics Now: Discussing the sales tax holiday
On this episode, we’re discussing the sales tax holiday and more.
Lynchburg florist closes storefront but keeps business blooming with a new mobile model
After years of helping customers celebrate life's biggest moments, a longtime Lynchburg florist is preparing for a new chapter.
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal strikes out season-high 12, gets standing ovation with MLB trade deadline looming
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: About 100 days out — Smith County’s Republican and Democratic chairs preview th
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: About 100 days out — Smith County’s Republican and Democratic chairs preview the midterms: Smith County Republican Chair David Stein and Democratic Chair Kristen Hardin-Sigler join Blake Holland for this week’s show
God of War Laufey SDCC Panel Live Report
IGN’s live reporting of San Diego Comic-Con 2026 continues, this time from the front row of the God of War Laufey panel.
Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran
After threatening a “massive attack,” the president said his envoys were talking with Tehran but left open the possibility of a sharp military escalation.
Packers Made Whopping $753 Million in Revenue Last Season
The Packers, and the NFL overall, remain a financial behemoth.
WATCH: Trump says Venezuela is 'not ready yet' for elections after U.S. ouster of Maduro
“They’re not ready yet for the elections, but at some point they will be,” Trump said before mentioning the country’s prowess in the Miss Universe pageants once he owned.
Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest
South Carolina has long been the first Southern contest and has served as a key test of candidates’ support among Black voters.
Local book clubs provide page-turning entertainment for readers of all ages
Toledo Lucas County Public Library offers a variety of clubs: from fiction, to horror and everything in between.
Museum of Life and Science names red wolf pups in honor of Carolina Hurricanes
The Museum of Life and Science has named five new red wolf pups in honor of the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup Championship.
Arts and entertainment throughout the region
A listing of arts and entertainment events throughout the region.
WATCH: Trump touts new nuclear reactors in his push to speed up domestic power
President Donald Trump hosted executives from nuclear power companies Friday in the Oval Office to celebrate a new milestone in the White House’s push to accelerate the growth of nuclear power in the United States.
Former NFL guard Jordan Devey dies at 38
Devey played parts of eight NFL seasons with six teams.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate over progressive Abdul El-Sayed
Tire recycling business owner dumped waste instead of disposing of it, sheriff says
Authorities said the business owner has not yet been arrested despite efforts to locate him.
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at White House Correspondents' Dinner after attack disrupted April event
Executive Turntable: Sphere & Fender Name New Chief Communications Officers
This week's Executive Turntable column includes Chris Palmer's elevation at Triple Tiger Records, Timo Hoffman joining Frontiers Label Group and more music industry promotions and hires.
There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025
This year has easily become the U.S.’s worst year for measles since 1991, as major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have sickened hundreds and smaller clusters of cases sparked in other states.
LeBron James to join 76ers: Caitlin Clark, NBA league execs express shock as legend makes his 'last decision'
Ukraine hits Russia's largest online marketplace, hurting small businesses and bringing the war home
The Ukrainian attacks on the sprawling Russian warehouses produced stark images, with massive pillars of black smoke rising above fires that raged at facilities of Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer and its equivalent of Amazon.
City of Wilmington hires new business and economic development manager
WILMINGTON — Louis Starks has been hired as the new Business and Economic Development Manager for the city of Wilmington. Starks is set to begin his new position Monday, July 27. Starks has over 20…
Jürgen Klopp officially named Germany national team head coach, says he'll leave if media goes after his family
Mendoza Signs $57M Contract While Pavia’s Path Uncertain
The No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft finally signed his rookie contract.
What to know about Troy Jackson, Maine Democrats' likely nominee for US Senate
Maine Democrats who have been scrambling to tap a new nominee for a pivotal U.S. Senate race against Republican Susan Collins are expected to nominate Troy Jackson at a last-minute convention this weekend
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Plenty of Mets make for appealing adds despite team's struggles
Shreveport business hit by chargeback fraud
Chargeback fraud hits a local Shreveport business.
Shreveport business hit by chargeback fraud
Chargeback fraud hits a local Shreveport business.
Shreveport business hit by chargeback fraud
Chargeback fraud hits a local Shreveport business.
Shreveport business hit by chargeback fraud
Chargeback fraud hits a local Shreveport business.
Shreveport business hit by chargeback fraud
Chargeback fraud hits a local Shreveport business.
Shreveport business hit by chargeback fraud
Chargeback fraud hits a local Shreveport business.
Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden show after health setback
Jon Bon Jovi stopped his Madison Square Garden residency show after just 90 minutes due to a health issue, with Train frontman Pat Monahan stepping in to help.
How Hannibal Venues Compete With At-Home Digital Entertainment
On a warm Friday evening in downtown Hannibal, the marquee lights along Main Street flicker on and crowds begin to gather near live music venues, restaurants, and taprooms. It is a familiar scene during the summer stretch that runs through National Tom Sawyer Days, when the riverfront hums with visitors and locals alike. But the...
Orlando Health Health Central Hospital becomes West Orange County’s first resuscitation center
Orlando Health Central Hospital is West Orange County's first Primary Florida Resuscitation Center, excelling in cardiac care.
Interviews Available from 2026 OVC Football Media Day Presented by Shaw Sports Turf
CHARLESTON - Last week, the Ohio Valley Football Conference hosted their 2026 Football Media Day presented by Shaw Sports Turf. During the day, the Buccaneers' Head Coach and student-athletes spent time speaking with members of the media previewing the upcoming 2026 season. There is an available copy of one of the interviews with each of representatives from Charleston Southern on the department's YouTube page which can be found at the links on this page. Additionally, a link to the ESPN+ broadcast with the segment featuring Charleston Southern is attached here as well.
What experts are saying as Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda kills more than 1,000 people
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Congo as health officials race to contain a virus with no approved vaccine or treatment.
Lynchburg Announces Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The University of Lynchburg athletic department is thrilled to reveal the class of 2026 inductees into the Lynchburg Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 15 at 5 p.m. in Turner Gymnasium.
The latest science points to good news for your caffeine habit
Coffee and tea – not energy drinks – are linked to health benefits.
The latest science points to good news for your caffeine habit
Coffee and tea – not energy drinks – are linked to health benefits.
Columbia County supports business owner during health event
Columbia County supports business owner during health event
Columbia County supports business owner during health event
Columbia County supports business owner during health event
Columbia County supports business owner during health event
Columbia County supports business owner during health event
Columbia County supports business owner during health event
Columbia County supports business owner during health event
Peptide boom has states scrambling to protect consumers, Post investigation finds
The Post surveyed states’ pharmacy, medical and nursing boards to reveal the gaping regulatory holes for medspas and peptides.
Pickleball politics can get ugly. A new movie lampoons them.
Apple TV's new pickleball comedy "The Dink," starring Jake Johnson, features turf wars, tensions with tennis players — and that popping sound.
Knives are out for Vance in the GOP. His allies say it’s a coordinated ‘op.’
The vice president has faced a barrage of attacks recently that are unusual for their intensity and how early in the political calendar they are taking place.
Reckitt to take £175mn hit from sale of Russian hygiene business
Consumer goods group began process to dispose of division more than four years ago
Pacific Pulse: Dr. Jan Prins, author of 'Biomechanics: The science behind the strokes'
Dr. Jan Prins is a member of the faculty at the University of Hawaii, where he directs the Aquatic Research Laboratory. He was also the swimming coach
'Trump Democrats' turf up for grabs as 3 chase open Macomb House seat
Less than two weeks before Michigan's Aug. 4 primary, there is no frontrunner in the Democratic race for an open suburban Detroit U.S. House seat.
Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election
President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state’s primary, where voters will choose nominees for open Senate and governor’s races.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California' primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 voters have had their mail-in ballots rejected for California’s June primary election, a sharp spike from previous primaries
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as stopgap 10% levies expire Friday
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court.
‘It’s needed’: Tepper Sports and Entertainment reveals upgrade renderings for Bank of America Stadium
On Thursday, July 23, Tepper Sports and Entertainment released new renderings of significant upgrades to the current stadium.
Trump administration admits legal errors and withdraws subpoenas of 3 NYT reporters
Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday grudgingly withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
Intel's PC business will be dictated by AI data center momentum: CFRA
Intel (INTC) stock is surging by over 11% in Thursday's extended hours after smashing second quarter expectations, reporting adjusted earnings of $0.42 per share (vs. estimates of $0.21) and revenue of $16.1 billion (vs. estimates of $14.43 billion). CFRA Research senior vice president and equity analyst Angelo Zino dives into Intel's earnings release and what he can garner about the trajectory of the company's PC business.
U.S. health officials investigate new outbreak of parasite cyclospora
The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses.
Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
Shah won the Democratic primary Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which backed a rival, as more voters reject the preferences of party leaders in Washington.
Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams Firm Buys Stake in Vegas A’s
It’s the first investment by Harbinger Sports Partners, which formed last May.
Vance Boelter sentenced to life in prison as victims of his political attack recount their anguish
The physical and mental anguish created by Vance Boelter’s actions were laid bare as his victims confronted him before he was given two consecutive life sentences in federal prison.
About 1 in 4 workers keep unwanted jobs for health insurance, poll finds
A Gallup survey found an eight-percentage-point increase since 2021 in U.S. workers keeping jobs for health insurance.
How to Regulate AI Without Stifling Health Innovation
LDI experts discuss the current landscape and questions around regulating clinical AI systems on the state- and federal-levels.
As the 2026 Midterms Approach, Economy Is Front and Center
Americans are now almost evenly split over which party they most agree with on economic policies: 37% say the Democrats, while 36% say the GOP.
Entertainment: Bad Bunny Tour Results
Bad Bunny just pulled off something no artist has ever done before.
Rep. Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith for possible prosecution, saying he have have misled on Trump probe
Jordan referred Smith to the Justice Department for possible prosecution related to closed-door testimony about whether he had obtained records of lawmakers while investigating Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. Lawyers for Smith deny the allegation and say he testified truthfully.
Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez Push to Roll Back Trump Administration’s Discriminatory SBA Lending Policy that Blocks Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Pursuing the American Dream
Bicameral resolution would rescind Trump administration policy banning green card holders from accessing SBA loans Resolution Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) (Washington, July 23) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. Trump’s SBA restrictions buck decades of precedent, attacking immigrant small business owners who are lawfully in the U.S. with no justification. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, the SBA made an estimated $5.7 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 American jobs. Ranking Member Markey’s introduction of the CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and over 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. “Once again, Donald Trump is shutting hardworking immigrants out of the American Dream with his discriminatory and dangerous policies, fear tactics, and violent rhetoric. The anti-small business lending requirements implemented by Trump’s SBA won’t Make America Great Again—they are Making America Hate Again,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I am fighting every single day to roll back Trump’s brazen attempt to steal the American Dream from entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country who enrich our communities, strengthen our Main Streets, and create jobs in the United States.” “Starting and owning your own business is one of the pillars of the American Dream. Under the Trump Administration, the SBA has sought to deny immigrant small business owners and entrepreneurs that dream by preventing them from accessing the capital they need to grow and scale their businesses. Not only is this policy cruel, but it is also self-defeating and holds our country back economically. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will do everything in my power to reverse this terrible policy,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. Massachusetts state legislators applauded Ranking Member Markey’s actions and emphasized the critical contributions of green card holders to Bay State communities and the Commonwealth’s economy. "Green card holders are our neighbors, workers, entrepreneurs, and taxpayers,” said Massachusetts State Senator Adam Gómez (D-Springfield), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “They open restaurants, launch small businesses, create jobs, and contribute every day to the economic strength of Massachusetts. Denying lawful permanent residents access to SBA loan programs doesn't make our economy stronger—it makes it harder for small businesses to succeed. I support this resolution because opportunity should never be limited by unnecessary barriers that prevent hardworking people from investing in their communities and pursuing the American dream." “Senator Markey’s CRA Resolution provides a valuable moment for our federal leaders to show their commitment to small businesses and the American Dream,” said Massachusetts State Representative Andy X. Vargas (D-Haverhill), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “The SBA’s recent policy restricting lawful residents from accessing the popular 7(a) and 504 programs has shut out some of the most entrepreneurial and hard-working members of our community from much-need capital. In Massachusetts, these programs have invested millions of dollars into small businesses owned by green card holders, supporting thousands of jobs. This should not be a partisan issue. People who worked hard, have legal status, and contribute so much to their communities via employment and economic impact don’t deserve to be in the crosshairs for political purposes. The Senator’s resolution is a step forward in restoring access to the American Dream that small business owners across the country deserve.” Several small business advocates and stakeholders voiced their support for Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to roll back Trump SBA’s discriminatory lending rules. “Immigrant-owned businesses are the foundation of the American economy. They power our neighborhoods, provide essential services, and employ our loved ones. Yet, systemic hurdles like the Small Business Administration’s citizenship restrictions unfairly block their path to prosperity," said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition. "We applaud Senator Markey’s continued leadership and look forward to a future where immigrant entrepreneurs can share their ingenuity without arbitrary restrictions that hold us all back.” “Independent restaurants have always been built by people willing to work hard, take risks, and invest in their communities. When lawfully authorized entrepreneurs lose access to the financing they need to start or grow a business, we all lose. These are the businesses creating jobs, filling storefronts, and strengthening our neighborhoods. Access to capital should help good businesses succeed, and that’s exactly what restoring these SBA loan programs would do,” said Jen Ziskin, Executive Director of Massachusetts Restaurants United. “At the Latino Economic Development Corporation, we see firsthand that access to capital transforms lives, creates jobs, and strengthens neighborhoods. Many of the entrepreneurs we serve are lawful permanent residents who have invested their savings, opened businesses, and employ local residents. Restricting access to SBA financing doesn’t just impact business owners, it limits economic opportunity for entire communities. Main Street succeeds when every qualified entrepreneur has a fair chance to grow,” said Andrew Melendez, CEO and Founder of the Latino Economic Development Corporation. "Immigrants and immigrant-owned businesses are the heart and soul of small business communities in cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth, and across America. Limiting access to these SBA loans not only sends the wrong message about immigration, it will have significant negative economic impact on our small business ecosystem,” said Keith Mahoney, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Boston Foundation. “The SBA’s recent policy changes that prevent Legal Permanent Residents, and other non-citizens from participating in any of the SBA’s valuable programs are changes that are unwelcome, immoral, and antithetical to our purpose, our mission, and our vision for Massachusetts communities and businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurs and others have expressed concern that Common Capital will ‘report them to ICE,’ so loan demand has decreased. There is no valid reason for excluding Legal Permanent Residents and other noncitizens who are lawfully present in the U.S. from accessing the SBA’s programs. Immigrant entrepreneurs start businesses, they create jobs, they support their families and their communities. Our government should be in the business of encouraging their full participation in our economy,” said Raymond Lanza-Weil, President of Common Capital. "ECCHO-Latino now represents over 400 educators and 300 microbusinesses across Massachusetts, where immigrants make up 60% of the childcare workforce. When a green card holder is ready to grow her business—from expanding her home child care to opening a center—she shouldn't be turned away by local banks simply because of federal citizenship rules. Blocking access to SBA loans kills opportunity and deepens our state's childcare crisis. ECCHO-Latino strongly supports Senator Markey and Representative Velázquez in passing this resolution to put Main Street first," said Harold Antonio Blanco, Co-Founder & Executive Director of ECCHO-Latino Inc. "This is exactly how political ideology ruins an economy. Washington has taken lawful, tax-paying entrepreneurs who live in our communities, invest in America, and hire American workers, and declared their businesses ineligible for critical financing simply because a green card holder owns even a fraction of the company. Using policies ostensibly aimed at illegal immigration to punish lawful permanent residents is nothing short of ideological overreach and economic self-sabotage. The SBA exists to help viable small businesses grow, rather than imposing nativist tests that ignore an entrepreneur’s credit history, business plan, or ability to create jobs. When the federal government closes the door on qualified entrepreneurs, they’re also closing the door on American entrepreneurship and on American workers, while handing future companies, jobs, innovation, and investment to our competitors. America should be competing to attract people who want to invest and build here, not creating arbitrary barriers that drive their talent and capital elsewhere,” said Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC). "The U.S. Small Business Administration's decision to prohibit legal permanent residents, including green card holders, from accessing SBA-backed loans has the potential for disastrous consequences that could reverberate throughout America's economy for years to come. After all, immigrants are twice as likely to start small businesses as U.S.-born individuals. Congress must overturn rules requiring the SBA to block legal permanent residents from accessing lending resources because so many of the entrepreneurs who drive job creation in this country were born outside the United States," said John Arensemeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority. “NCRC supports the Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn SBA’s citizenship restrictions that bar green-card holders from receiving the 7(a) and 504 loans. When qualified entrepreneurs are denied access to SBA loans, all of Main Street gets hurt. Communities lose jobs. Neighborhoods lose services. Local economies lose the opportunity to build wealth and shrink disparities,” said Jesse Van Tol, President & CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). “We cannot afford to have the American Dream out of reach for hard-working, immigrant small business owners.” “Asian Americans and Asian immigrants have been integral in building local economies. They create businesses, jobs, and opportunities in communities across the country that benefit everyone. Lawful permanent residents pay taxes, invest in their communities, and strengthen Main Street, yet the SBA's discriminatory citizenship restrictions unfairly deny them access to the same tools that help small businesses grow and succeed. We applaud congressional leaders for advancing this resolution to overturn the latest restrictions on SBA lending for green card holders, and we urge lawmakers to also pass the Investing in the American Dream Act to fully restore access to SBA loan programs for all eligible people in the United States. Ensuring that immigrant-owned small businesses have a fair opportunity to access capital is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive economy that works for all,” said Joanna Derman, Director of Anti-Profiling, Civil Rights and National Security at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). "Immigrant-owned businesses often turn to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans because they face higher denial rates from traditional lenders,” said Imani Augustus, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity. "These programs provide the capital they need to expand operations, hire workers, and invest in their businesses. Reversing the ban on lawful permanent residents is a critical first step toward ensuring these financing tools are accessible to everyone strengthening their communities through entrepreneurship. We applaud this action and urge Congress to fully restore access by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act.” "Last year, nearly 5,700 SBA loans worth $5.7 billion went to businesses owned by green card holders, supporting more than 80,000 jobs. These are entrepreneurs who have put down roots here, hired their neighbors, and invested in the communities they call home. Barring them from capital doesn't protect Main Street—it starves it. What should matter is the strength of a business and its potential to grow, not the immigration status of its owner. This resolution doesn’t eliminate all the citizenship restrictions in SBA’s policy change, but it’s a step toward restoring a commonsense principle that stood for more than 30 years," said Howard Wial, Director of Research at ICIC. "I'm encouraged to see Congress moving to reopen access to capital for green card holders, a key tool for small business survival. Green card holders accounted for an estimated 5,700 SBA loans in Fiscal Year 2025, worth $5.7 billion and supporting more than 80,000 jobs across the country. That capital is often what keeps a business operating through its toughest stretches when cash flow gets tight. When qualified entrepreneurs lose access to that capital over their immigration status rather than their ability to repay a loan, it's the local economy that pays the price,” said Small Business for America's Future Co-Chair Shaundell Newsome, Founder of Sumnu Marketing. “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and entrepreneurs —including green card holders — take risks every day to build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen communities. SBA loan programs should be administered with clear, consistent standards that safeguard public resources while ensuring these programs remain focused on supporting eligible entrepreneurs and job creators. This resolution responds to the opportunity to support all entrepreneurs and preserve the integrity of federally supported lending programs. We applaud the introduction of this resolution and remain committed to policies that strengthen small businesses, promote economic growth, and maintain confidence in these vital lending programs,” said Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO Network. “National CAPACD wholeheartedly supports the introduction of this resolution aimed at overturning the SBA's misguided policy prohibiting immigrants from accessing the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. As a coalition, we are committed to creating systems, organizations, and societies that are fair and just. We believe we and our economy are stronger when we uplift our rich and diverse communities. Access to capital helps small businesses create jobs, build wealth, and strengthen neighborhoods. Restoring this pathway is an important first step toward ensuring immigrant entrepreneurs can continue to grow their businesses and contribute positively to our economy as a whole. We urge Congress to build on this momentum by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act, which would fully restore fair access to safe and affordable credit and uphold our commitment to a fair economy that works for everyone,” said Seema Agnani, CEO of National CAPACD. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. SBA has not responded to the letter. ###
Some House Republicans defect to again pass resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran
The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain.
Former accountant laundered $5.3 million stolen from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
The funds were stolen from a not-for-profit pediatric health care system.
An ex-NFL player is running against a former team doctor for Congress
Jay Feely, once a kicker for the New York Jets, will compete against physician Amish Shah in a high-profile House race in Arizona.
Sabrina Ionescu denies report that she turned down WNBA 3-point contest: 'I can't decline an offer I never got officially invited to'
McNeese Sports Hall of Fame names 2026 Inductee Class
LAKE CHARLES – All-Americans, Southland Conference champions, record setters make up the 2026 McNeese Athletics Hall of Fame which was announced on Thursday.
WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as U.S. reaches deal with Saudi Arabia on nuclear program
Trump adds condition to nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, throwing pact into doubt
Saudi Arabia would need to normalize relations with Israel as a condition of a nuclear deal with the U.S., President Donald Trump said.
"Behind the Lens" at the 2026 World Cup
Getty Images captured over 2.6 million images at the 2026 World Cup. We got the backstory on some of our favorites.
How Fanatics Fest became the place for sports' biggest stars to be seen (and heard)
The four-day convention is now home to dozens of athlete podcasts. And the competition to be there will only grow.
RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Health Care Costs, Medicare, Social Security, Utility Prices, Affordability in Jersey
Above: Gottheimer conducts a Telephone Town Hall with North Jersey families. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, July 22, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Telephone Town Hall with thousands of North Jersey residents to discuss his bipartisan efforts to lower health care and prescription drug costs, protect Social Security and Medicare, cut taxes, lower […]
ICYMI: Chairman Guthrie Joins Fox Business Network to talk AI Policy and the Ratepayer Protection Act
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Wisconsin Athletics partners with Good Karma Brands for radio broadcast rights in Milwaukee area
Wisconsin Athletics and its exclusive multimedia rights holder, Learfield's Badger Sports Properties, announced today that Good Karma Brands has entered into...
Cricket gets a political makeover in Modi’s India
The sport that long helped unite the region is now governed by the politics of the day.
Benson Boone, RockyGrass, the science behind ‘Project Hail Mary’ and more things to do in Denver
Plus Cheyenne Frontier Days wraps up with concerts, professional rodeo, a carnival and plenty of Western culture
The hidden way cannabis changes your brain while you sleep
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.
Tension between Mullin and White House appears to be growing, sources say
President Donald Trump brought in Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to lead a department at the forefront of his signature domestic policy.
The hidden way cannabis changes your brain while you sleep
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.