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By R. C. Jamison | Mar 26, 2026
Chairman Tim Walberg voiced support for bipartisan legislation designed to modernize professional boxing rules. The bill aims to improve fighter safety standards while increasing choice and pay across organizations.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 26, 2026
Anthony Neuroth from Kamrar has pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy and distribution charges involving methamphetamine. The case includes prior convictions and details multiple distributions between late 2022 and early 2024. Sentencing will occur after completion of a presentence report.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 26, 2026
Jade Dunckle from Cohoes has pled guilty to assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal during an attempted arrest at her home last September. Authorities say she bit an officer while they were searching for a fugitive felon.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 26, 2026
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent warning letters to PayPal, Stripe, Visa and Mastercard regarding concerns over denying services based on political or religious views. The letters remind companies of potential violations under the FTC Act if customers are deplatformed without cause.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 26, 2026
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington called for shifting federal budgeting toward deficit-to-GDP measures during a Mar. 26 hearing. He urged bipartisan cooperation on realistic fiscal targets supported by financial experts.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 26, 2026
Senators Whitehouse and Schumer led a forum discussing how climate change raises household expenses like insurance premiums and grocery prices. Experts testified about increasing annual costs tied directly to environmental changes affecting health care or food production. The session underscored ongoing legislative efforts addressing national affordability challenges.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 26, 2026
House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole urged passage of H.R. 8029 to end an extended DHS shutdown affecting thousands of workers nationwide. The bill seeks comprehensive funding for homeland security operations and employee pay.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 26, 2026
A Guatemalan man living illegally in the U.S. has been charged after allegedly injuring a Deputy U.S. Marshal during an attempted escape from police near Dallas. Authorities report he faces up to 20 years if convicted.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 26, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that two women were charged with felony drug possession after officers seized nearly one hundred pounds of marijuana at Philadelphia International Airport.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 26, 2026
Federal authorities have charged nine people with using stolen identities to commit nearly $1 million in benefit fraud across multiple public assistance programs in Massachusetts. The cases involve allegations spanning decades and several types of government aid.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 26, 2026
Henry Yau has pled guilty to accepting bribes while serving as an ICE supervisory deportation officer in New York. Prosecutors say he disclosed confidential information for personal gain over several years. Sentencing will be determined by a judge.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 26, 2026
Representative Don Bacon addressed Congress about ongoing efforts to modernize military information technology systems during a recent hearing on March 26. He emphasized that reliable digital infrastructure is essential for military readiness amid growing cyber threats.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 26, 2026
The National Farmers Union welcomed an EPA decision allowing wider summer sales of E15 gasoline but called on Congress for permanent legislative action. NFU leaders say expanded ethanol access benefits both consumers at the pump and American farmers seeking reliable markets.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 26, 2026
Jose Ignacio De La Cruz De La Rosa has been indicted on charges including alien smuggling and document fraud following an alleged multi-year conspiracy in Vermont. Authorities allege he renewed driver's privilege cards using fraudulent means while facilitating illegal entry into the country.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 26, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order targeting racially discriminatory diversity initiatives among federal contractors. The measure sets out new rules for contract compliance aimed at promoting merit-based hiring without regard to race or ethnicity.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 26, 2026
Harshpreet Singh has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm while illegally present in Pennsylvania. The case stems from an August shooting incident linked to multiple firearms found by police. Sentencing is set for July.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 26, 2026
Senator Martin Heinrich detailed solutions aimed at reducing energy costs amid growing strain on America’s power grid during a Senate committee hearing. He emphasized optimizing current infrastructure, expanding transmission lines, accelerating low-cost generation integration, and requiring large-scale users like data centers to pay their share of upgrade expenses.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 26, 2026
Chairman Mike Rogers led a markup session on March 26 regarding new aviation safety measures in H.R. 7613—the ALERT Act—before members of the House Armed Services Committee. The proposed changes follow recent NTSB recommendations after a midair collision involving military aircraft.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 26, 2026
John Secor Jr., from Rome, New York pleaded guilty on March 25th to charges involving enticement of a minor over Facebook as well as receipt of child pornography. Authorities stressed both the severity of his actions and ongoing efforts against online exploitation.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 26, 2026
The House has passed H.R. 4624—the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act—to improve conditions for professional boxers. The bill introduces new safety standards, fairer pay structures, and expanded career opportunities within boxing.