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Doctor convicted for defrauding $1.7M PPP loan amid Covid-19

On May 29, 2025, Dr. Reginald Eburuche of Southfield was convicted by a federal jury of bank fraud.


CBP arrests man with active felony warrant at Champlain border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Champlain border crossing have arrested Gurdev Singh, a 42-year-old Indian citizen, who was wanted in Indiana on charges of child solicitation for sexual intercourse.


USDA announces $1 billion aid for livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the release of Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments, designed to assist livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024.


USDA invests $200M in forestry strategy under Trump's executive order

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced a $200 million investment to advance the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s National Active Forest Management Strategy.


USDA increases funding for state meat inspection programs

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced an increase in funding to support state meat and poultry inspection programs.


CBP introduces new Ready Lanes at Calexico West Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have announced the introduction of passenger vehicle Ready Lanes at the Calexico West Port of Entry.


USDA invests $21M in Mexican facility for screwworm eradication

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced an update on the collaborative efforts between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS).


U.S. secures expanded dairy market access with Costa Rica

Under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, American dairy producers have gained increased market access in Costa Rica.


USDA announces new presidential appointments across key agencies

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a new series of presidential appointments for significant roles within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).


Laredo CBP arrests man wanted in Minnesota for alleged rape

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted in Minnesota on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged rape.


Department invests $50M in Upper Colorado River Basin for sustainability

In a concerted effort to enhance water sustainability in the American West, the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation have partnered with the Upper Colorado River Commission to deploy a $50 million investment aimed at improving...


U.S. Border Patrol celebrates 101 years amid claims of renewed mission success

The United States Border Patrol commemorates 101 years of service, marking over a century of efforts in safeguarding the nation's borders.


U.S. allocates over $1.5 billion for disaster-damaged infrastructure repairs

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced over $1.5 billion in federal funding to aid the repair of roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure damaged by natural disasters, including Hurricane Helene.


CBP detains imports from Chinese vessel over suspected forced labor

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against Zhen Fa 7, a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel, effective May 28.


CBP intercepts cocaine smuggling attempt at El Paso port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing in El Paso intercepted 45.2 pounds of cocaine on May 27.


Cocaine worth $318K seized by CBP at Laredo port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have seized cocaine valued at over $318,000.


CBP reminds Great Lakes boaters of reporting obligations

Boating season has commenced, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Field Operations is reminding pleasure boaters in the Great Lakes region about reporting requirements.


CBP arrests man at Rainbow Bridge for manslaughter charges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Rainbow Bridge border crossing, arrested a man from New Jersey with an active warrant issued by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.


Chicago Field Office announces Trade Day 2025 details

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Chicago Field Office is set to host Trade Day 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brooks Hills Conference Center on June 10.


Brownsville CBP detains man wanted for online solicitation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry have apprehended a man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for online solicitation of a minor in the Dallas County area.