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By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
The National Association of Realtors has announced new steps to update its governance structure by streamlining committees based on member feedback. Several forums and advisory boards will be discontinued throughout this year as part of ongoing efforts for greater efficiency.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
A Peoria-based tax preparer has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly filing false returns between 2019 and 2023. Authorities say Butoyi Mechack faces multiple felony charges but has pleaded not guilty.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks detailed recent U.S. Border Patrol activities on his official X account between March 31 and April 1, including apprehensions in Arizona's Sonoran Desert and an arrest near Houston of a previously deported individual...
By H. B. Edwards | Apr 1, 2026
Senator Edward J. Markey marked one year since former President Trump's global import tariffs were enacted. He called attention to their impact on U.S. small businesses despite a Supreme Court ruling striking them down earlier this year. Markey urged immediate refunds for affected companies.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
Casey Durst shared updates about U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s continued hiring during a government shutdown along with operational achievements such as successful seizures and new officer graduations in late March and early April of 2026.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
Raymond Elders was arrested following allegations he manufactured and detonated explosives around White Plains. Authorities say more than two dozen suspected bombs were found at his residence.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
Arthur Thompson of Philadelphia was found guilty of possessing a firearm as a felon after fleeing police during a traffic stop. He now faces up to 15 years in prison with sentencing set for July.
By R. C. Jamison | Apr 1, 2026
Members of Congress from New Mexico criticized recent Trump administration moves affecting protections around Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Lawmakers say shortened comment periods threaten tribal consultation efforts over oil leasing plans near this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Oregon has filed a petition seeking county cooperation in locating over thirty violent felons likely subject to removal from the country after release into local communities. The move follows earlier legal actions regarding similar cases.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers across Texas not to use their phones or become distracted while behind the wheel after deadly crashes linked to inattentive driving last year. Officials are emphasizing safety campaigns during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
Federal authorities have charged two men with serious drug offenses following investigations in Berks and Northampton counties. Both face potential life sentences if convicted under Operation Take Back America initiatives.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
A Spring man received more than thirteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. Authorities seized hundreds of illicit files during their investigation that began last year. The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement against online exploitation.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform and Lawyers for Civil Justice have proposed a rule requiring disclosure of third-party litigation funding in federal cases.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers released its 2026 position paper supporting tort reform at state and federal levels while calling for greater transparency in third-party litigation funding.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
A former employee at Croatia's UN mission has been charged with embezzling $750,000 through fraudulent invoicing over six years. Authorities say Renata Supina-Saltus abused her financial role for personal gain according to federal prosecutors.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
A Jamaican citizen received over ten years in federal prison for weapons possession and illegal re-entry into the United States after being deported five times previously. The sentencing follows an extensive investigation into drug trafficking activities involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 1, 2026
A Colorado Springs man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for orchestrating a fake hate crime involving cross burning before a local election. Authorities say Derrick Bernard staged evidence with help from others and attempted to blame his target's political rival.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 1, 2026
Jerone Tate has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for leading a drug trafficking operation distributing fentanyl and cocaine across Northeast Ohio. Authorities seized drugs worth thousands during raids at several properties linked to him. A co-conspirator is already serving time.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
Phillip Alphonso Mayes has been sentenced for unlawfully possessing two loaded revolvers while prohibited as a felon and for resisting arrest during his apprehension by police officers in Washington D.C., according to prosecutors.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 1, 2026
Senator Ted Cruz led an amicus brief urging reversal of a court ruling allowing New York's new firearms liability law. The move seeks Supreme Court intervention over concerns about state attempts at bypassing federal protections for gun makers.
