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Harrison County man admits guilt in methamphetamine distribution case

Frederick Blaine Rinehart, Jr., a 54-year-old resident of Clarksburg, West Virginia, has admitted to charges related to methamphetamine distribution.


Maui officer faces federal charges for alleged civil rights violations

Carlos Frate, a 40-year-old resident of Kihei, Hawaii, and officer of the Maui Police Department, was arrested following a two-count indictment by a federal grand jury on January 16, 2025.


CBP removes scheduling feature from CBP One app

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the removal of the scheduling functionality from its CBP One mobile application.


Vermont man sentenced for firearm possession after felony conviction

Ryan Buckley, a 36-year-old resident of Windsor, Vermont, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


NOAA satellites aid in rescuing over 400 lives in 2024

NOAA satellites played a crucial role in the rescue of 411 individuals from perilous situations in 2024 across the United States and its adjacent waters.


FTC distributes over $5 million in refunds for bogus debt relief scheme

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is distributing over $5 million in refunds to consumers affected by a misleading credit card debt relief operation known as ACRO Services.


Marco Rubio discusses priorities as Secretary of State-designate

Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State-designate, participated in an interview with Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, and Nate Burleson on CBS Morning.


New Orleans man receives 30-month sentence for firearm possession

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Brian Ward, aged 30, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Executive order reinforces binary definition of sex in federal policy

The White House has issued a new executive order aimed at reinforcing the recognition of biological sex within federal policy.


Chinese national sentenced for fraud and drug-related charges in New Orleans

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Shi Gang Zheng, a 55-year-old Chinese national residing in New Orleans.


Man sentenced for defrauding investors in sports betting scheme

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp sentenced Elijah A. Goshert to 48 months in prison for defrauding investors of $650,000 in a sports betting fund named the "Magellan Sports Fund."


Rubio meets Japanese foreign minister to discuss regional security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in Washington.


Trump signs executive order on housing affordability amid supply crisis

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has expressed approval for President Trump's recent executive order aimed at addressing the housing affordability and supply crisis.


Canadian pleads guilty to unlawful entry into US with controlled substances

A Canadian citizen has admitted guilt in a U.S. District Court in Bangor for illegally entering the United States from Canada and importing a controlled substance.


Rubio meets Jaishankar to discuss U.S.-India partnership

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Washington, D.C., on January 21, 2025.


DHS announces new directives impacting immigration enforcement

Yesterday, Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman announced two new directives.


Ecuadorian man sentenced for distributing misbranded drugs in US without license

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the sentencing of Mauricio Sarmiento, a 35-year-old Ecuadorian national, for introducing misbranded prescription drugs into interstate commerce without a license.


FAA ordered to return to merit-based hiring amid discrimination concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is responsible for overseeing the safety of over 45,000 flights and 2.9 million airline passengers daily.


National Weather Service issues tips for staying safe during extreme cold

Extreme cold weather poses significant risks, including traffic accidents caused by winter storms.


Montgomery County man pleads guilty to drug and gun offenses

Joseph Mitchell, a 38-year-old resident of Nelliston, New York, has pled guilty to charges of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a felon.