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By T. J. Graves | May 4, 2026

CBP Air and Marine Operations highlighted multi-agency efforts from May 2-4, 2026 via Twitter posts detailing migrant apprehensions in Puerto Rico and an international drug interdiction operation.

By Federal Newswire | May 4, 2026

Debate over how to lower healthcare costs has intensified as policymakers consider price controls and new regulations on pharmaceuticals. Critics warn those efforts could undermine innovation and limit access to future treatments.

By F. E. Simons | May 4, 2026

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared several updates between May 3-4, including recognition for CBP's canine teams during National Pet Week, remembrance for Officer Richard G. McCoy who died in the line of duty in May 2020,...

By C. M. Ingle | May 4, 2026

A Gaithersburg man has pled guilty in federal court after distributing fentanyl that led to a teenager's death following an online exchange arranged via social media platforms. Prosecutors say sentencing could range from twelve up to seventeen years.

By F. E. Simons | May 4, 2026

A Burbank man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after being convicted of embezzling nearly $1.8 million from an elderly person's inheritance. Authorities say Jamal Nathan Dawood fraudulently transferred money intended for his victim using unauthorized banking transactions.

By F. E. Simons | May 4, 2026

A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor in St. Louis pleaded guilty to stealing checks from mail processed at her facility. Authorities uncovered the theft after a repossessed vehicle revealed evidence linking her and an accomplice to stolen mail totaling over $369,000.

By C. M. Ingle | May 4, 2026

David Scott has been sentenced to five years in prison for drug distribution and firearms offenses following his arrest at a New Orleans gas station. Authorities say he was found with drugs, cash, and an armed handgun during surveillance related to increased crime reports.

By T. J. Graves | May 4, 2026

A New Smyrna Beach man has pleaded guilty to receiving stolen veteran disability funds after admitting false claims about his vision impairment. He faces up to ten years in prison for obtaining nearly $245,000 in benefits.

By F. E. Simons | May 4, 2026

A North Carolina woman has pleaded guilty for her role in a multi-state check fraud scheme causing more than $250,000 in losses. Authorities say Shannon Kurrie used stolen identities to open fraudulent bank accounts across several states. Sentencing will be determined at a later date.

By C. M. Ingle | May 4, 2026

A Guatemalan man faces charges in Pensacola after being indicted for illegal reentry into the country and possessing a firearm while unlawfully present in the United States. Authorities say he could face significant prison time if convicted.

By H. B. Edwards | May 4, 2026

Senator Joni Ernst recognized Interpower Corporation as her Small Business of the Week for Mahaska County. The announcement comes during National Small Business Week as part of an initiative highlighting businesses across all Iowa counties.

By F. E. Simons | May 4, 2026

First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone led a meeting with ATF officials in Syracuse focusing on collaboration against violent crime. Leaders discussed past achievements as well as future priorities between agencies serving northern New York.

By Federal Newswire | May 4, 2026

Global tensions are rising as conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East reshape alliances and test Western unity. Questions about NATO cohesion, Russian resilience, and political shifts in Europe are driving debate across capitals.

By C. M. Ingle | May 4, 2026

A Santa Clarita Valley man has pleaded guilty to preparing false federal income tax returns and fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief loans worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Kerwin Aldric Jordan faces up to 32 years in prison at sentencing later this year.

By T. P. Broyles | May 4, 2026

Senator Jeff Merkley criticized a new Republican-backed bill proposing nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement agencies. He argued it ignores middle-class concerns while supporting departments with existing unspent funds.

By C. M. Ingle | May 4, 2026

A Sioux Falls man received nearly two years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm while on supervised release for prior felonies. Authorities say this case reflects ongoing efforts by local prosecutors and national initiatives targeting gun violence.

By T. J. Graves | May 4, 2026

David Andrew Williams has pleaded guilty to armed robberies at five Washington restaurants using firearms over several months in late 2024 and early 2025 according to federal prosecutors led by Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Authorities say his actions raised concerns about public safety before his arrest in February.

By T. J. Graves | May 4, 2026

Five individuals have been charged by a federal grand jury in connection with an alleged Miami-based cocaine trafficking ring linked internationally from Colombia through the Dominican Republic into South Florida. Authorities seized large quantities of drugs and cash during enforcement actions tied to this case.

By H. B. Edwards | May 4, 2026

Senator Chuck Grassley released details on new legislation aimed at funding federal law enforcement through fiscal year 2029. The bill follows a lengthy Department of Homeland Security shutdown that impacted officer paychecks.

By T. J. Graves | May 4, 2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported multiple arrests over the weekend involving individuals convicted for violent or serious crimes. The agency highlighted its continued efforts under current leadership to remove such offenders from communities nationwide.