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Rapid City woman sentenced for laundering drug proceeds linked to cocaine distribution

A Rapid City woman has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering.


Worcester man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting minors

A Worcester man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually exploiting three minors and possessing child pornography.


Senate appropriations committee advances FY 2026 labor-health-education spending bill

The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


FAA launches new initiative to boost air traffic controller workforce

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new initiative to increase the number of air traffic controllers in the workforce.


FAA announces improvements in recreational aviation safety through new MOSAIC rule

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new rule by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aimed at improving safety and innovation in the recreational Light Sport aviation sector.


Senators introduce bill aiming to modernize NOAA Weather Radio network

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have reintroduced the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, a bill designed to improve the reliability and reach of emergency weather alerts across the United States.


Interior announces $58 million revenue from New Mexico oil & gas lease sale

Today, the Department of the Interior announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office has leased 16 parcels covering 7,501.76 acres for a total of $58,260,939 in its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.


Interior Department launches effort to recover critical minerals from mine waste

At the direction of Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, the Department of the Interior is initiating efforts to recover critical minerals from mine waste.


Interior transfers Arizona land to Navy for border security operations

The Department of the Interior has transferred approximately 285 acres of public land in Yuma County, Arizona, to the Department of the Navy.


Interior transfers Arizona land to Navy for defense

The Department of the Interior has announced a land transfer to the Department of the Navy for national defense purposes in southeastern Arizona.


Interior implements changes following signing of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Following the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or H.R. 1, by President Trump, the Department of the Interior is moving forward with changes aimed at boosting U.S. energy production and timber development.


Florida business owner settles federal healthcare fraud allegations for $400K

Georgina Exposito, owner of 3rd Party Services of Florida, has agreed to pay $400,000 to settle allegations that she and her company submitted false claims to Medicare and TRICARE.


Ohio man sentenced for kidnapping California teen met through Instagram

Ryan Gary Patch, a 28-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and will serve a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty to transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.


Chester County woman charged with running alleged immigration fraud scheme

Fatima DeMaria, 65, of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, has been indicted on charges of asylum fraud and mail fraud following an investigation into her business practices at Immigration Matters Legal Services in Oxford, Pa.


Veterans groups voice support as Senate panel advances Moran’s ACCESS Act

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a markup of 24 pieces of legislation, including the Veterans’ ACCESS Act.


Two alleged Free Money gang members charged with murder at Houston shopping center

Two Houston residents, Terry Ardoin, 24, and Travonte Ardoin, 27, have been indicted on charges connected to a fatal shooting at a local shopping center.


White House increases tariffs on Canadian goods over cross-border drug trafficking concerns

The White House has issued an order increasing tariffs on certain Canadian products in response to ongoing concerns about the flow of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl, across the northern border.


Donald J. Trump criticizes Fed chair Powell and addresses Gaza crisis in Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on July 31, 2025 via Truth Social criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and commenting on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.


Interpol Washington enhances Panama's capabilities against criminal gangs

Under Project TERMINUS, an INTERPOL Washington team recently traveled to Panama City to deliver and install equipment and technology.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple posts on Truth Social on July 31, 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump published three consecutive posts on his Truth Social account early on July 31, 2025, as documented by the Twitter account TrumpDailyPosts.