National Press Club forum convenes federal housing officials and title industry leaders to address homebuyer protections and market modernization. U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, left, and First American Financial Corp. CEO Mark Seaton. WASHINGTON / Oct. 8, 2026 / BPALiveWire -- Senior federal housing officials and title industry leaders convened Thursday at the National Press Club for "Owning Tomorrow: Innovating, Protecting & Advancing Homeownersh

Dr. Alveda King shares with women agri leaders. Washington / March 20 / BPALiveWire - On March 17, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted Celebrating America’s Women in Agriculture to highlight its steadfast commitment to putting farmers first and advancing practical, farmer-centered priorities that strengthen American agriculture and public health. Under Secretary Brooke Rollins, USDA has focused on empowering producers by enhancing profitability, market expansion,

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joined leaders from the nation’s 1890 historically Black land-grant universities March 4 for the signing of a renewed memorandum of understanding with the Council of 1890 University Presidents aimed at strengthening agricultural education and workforce development.

WASHINGTON / November 22 / BPALiveWire - A 2024 study from the Nurses’ Health Study followed nearly 50000 women and found that those with the highest gratitude levels had a 9 percent lower risk of death over four years. The causes included heart disease, cancer and other major illnesses. Researchers say gratitude cuts stress hormones, lowers inflammation, boosts sleep and encourages exercise and healthy eating. Dee Dee Bass Wilbon, reporting from the National Mall, explained

WASHINGTON / November 22, 2025 / BPALiveWire - The America First Policy Institute has launched a major initiative to tackle the nation’s housing affordability crisis and restore homeownership opportunities for younger Americans. The new effort, called Restoring the American Dream: Make Housing Great Again, will be led by conservative media influencer Benny Johnson. Johnson’s social media reach is in excess of 5 million followers. Former Housing and Urban Development Secretar

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development showcased innovative housing technologies at its fifth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, held Sept. 6-10, 2025, on the National Mall. The event, launched in 2019 by former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, highlighted advancements in affordable housing as part of the America 250 Initiative, celebrating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

A new report from the American Enterprise Institute's Housing Center calls for common-sense flexibilities to address America's housing crisis, projecting that flexible lot sizes and other changes could add up to 1.6 million homes annually.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today confirmed Andrew Hughes as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a critical leadership role as the Trump administration prioritizes affordable housing, community restoration, and innovative public land use. Hughes will serve as HUD’s Chief Operating Officer, working closely with Secretary Scott Turner to advance HUD’s mission of fostering strong, sustainable communities and promoting economic opportu