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CBP AMO reports Miami interdiction and apprehension in suspected smuggling case

CBP AMO detailed its successful interdiction of a suspected smuggling vessel near Miami in tweets posted on March 19 and March 20, 2026.


First Lady Melania Trump announces 2026 Spring Garden Tours at the White House

First Lady Melania Trump has announced dates for the annual Spring Garden Tours at the White House in April 2026. The public can visit several historic gardens during this free event with tickets distributed on-site each morning.


Chief Operating Officer Kim on government contracts: 'These engagements are strictly for workforce account security of government employees and do not include ICE or any agency within DHS'

Persona Chief Operating Officer Christie Kim said the company does not work with ICE or any agency within DHS following concerns about exposed test data on a non-production subdomain.


Diane J. Sabatino highlights CBP drug seizure and World Cup border readiness

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino reported on recent actions by CBP officers in Laredo involving a major cocaine seizure aided by K9 teams on March 19-20, 2026.


Senate passes resolution honoring leadership and legacy of Native women

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women for their leadership during Women’s History Month. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz led the effort to recognize these women's contributions across various fields.


BYD announces consideration of Canadian factory and Western automaker acquisition

BYD announced it may build a factory in Canada and acquire a Western automaker after tariff reductions on Chinese electric vehicles.


Jury convicts Springfield man of hatchet assault in Shenandoah National Park

A Springfield man has been convicted by a federal jury for assaulting his then-girlfriend with a hatchet while camping in Shenandoah National Park last August. Multiple witnesses reported hearing violence before authorities intervened and arrested Soufiane Bougria at the scene.


Six men from South Texas have been charged with attempting to entice a minor following an undercover operation during spring break. Authorities allege that each suspect arranged meetings believing they were communicating with a teenage girl online.


CVR Management agrees to pay $4 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations

CVR Management has agreed to pay $4 million following allegations it billed federal programs for unnecessary vein treatments. The settlement resolves claims brought under whistleblower provisions but does not determine liability.


President Trump orders exclusive broadcast window for Army-Navy Game

President Donald J. Trump has ordered federal agencies to protect an exclusive broadcast window for the Army-Navy Game. The directive aims to prevent scheduling conflicts with college football playoffs and maintain focus on this historic event.


Texas man pleads guilty to bid rigging for Air Force healthcare projects

A Texas business owner has pleaded guilty to bid rigging involving over $1.6 million in Air Force healthcare projects at Moody Air Force Base. Federal officials say such schemes harm taxpayers and service members while vowing continued enforcement against procurement fraud.


Five members of sex trafficking ring sentenced to nearly 120 years in prison

Five people have been sentenced to nearly 120 years combined for running a violent sex trafficking ring led by Kimani Jones in Alabama. The sentences include significant prison time and restitution payments for abusing multiple women and girls over several years.


Authorities disrupt world’s largest IoT DDoS botnets responsible for record breaking attacks targeting victims worldwide

U.S., Canadian, and German authorities have disrupted four major IoT botnets responsible for record-breaking global DDoS attacks infecting millions of devices worldwide. Officials say international cooperation was key in dismantling criminal infrastructure used by cybercriminals targeting individuals and organizations across multiple countries.


Seven men indicted in Helena-West Helena federal gun violence operation

Federal authorities have indicted seven men following an investigation into gun violence in Helena-West Helena. The operation involved multiple agencies targeting illegal firearms possession and drug trafficking offenses.


Dallas man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine

A Dallas man received a 20-year federal prison sentence for his involvement in a major methamphetamine trafficking operation in North Texas. Authorities say Esteban Castillo conspired with others to distribute large amounts of illegal drugs as part of an international network.


Chief Michael W. Banks highlights major meth seizures by Tucson Sector Border Patrol

Chief Michael W. Banks shared updates on significant methamphetamine seizures made by Tucson Sector Border Patrol teams in Arizona between March 17 and March 19, 2026.


New Castle felon sentenced to over six years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

A New Castle man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession. Authorities say he participated in a conspiracy distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine while illegally possessing a shotgun as a convicted felon.


Bost and Bergman welcome $112 million for Fox Grant Program to aid veterans’ mental health

Chairman Mike Bost and Representative Jack Bergman announced their support for $112 million in new grants for veteran mental health programs. The funding will expand community-based services through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program.


Ecuadorian national charged with illegal reentry after prior deportations and convictions

Jose Raul Maita, an Ecuadorian national previously deported twice from the United States after multiple convictions including sexual abuse, has been charged with illegal reentry according to federal authorities on Mar. 19. If convicted, he faces up to twenty years imprisonment.


Pittsburgh attorney indicted for alleged embezzlement from incline preservation society

Christopher Furman, a Pittsburgh attorney, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering related to over $1.3 million allegedly taken from a local preservation society he led as board president. Authorities say he transferred funds into his own account before using them for cryptocurrency transactions.