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By T. P. Broyles | Mar 20, 2026

U.S. national debt has reached $39 trillion, prompting House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington to call for an Article V Constitutional Convention. Arrington says urgent action is needed as interest payments outpace defense spending.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026

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.

By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026

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.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026

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.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026

Winston Colon Correa has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for enticing minors and possessing child pornography, following an investigation led by federal authorities. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized ongoing efforts against child exploitation crimes.

By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Otay Mesa seized over 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine hidden in a tractor-trailer's fuel tank earlier this month. Officials say advanced screening methods helped uncover nearly half a ton of drugs during routine inspections.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 20, 2026

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.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026

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.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026

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.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026

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.

By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026

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.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026

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.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026

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.

By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026

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.

By H. B. Edwards | Mar 19, 2026

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.

By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026

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.

By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026

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.

By R. C. Jamison | Mar 19, 2026

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

By R. C. Jamison | Mar 19, 2026

Senator Edward J. Markey held a virtual briefing with former New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin about tariff tax refunds for small businesses after a Supreme Court ruling struck down certain tariffs. They discussed ongoing legal efforts and urged an automatic refund process instead of requiring burdensome paperwork from affected companies.

By R. C. Jamison | Mar 19, 2026

Senator Dick Durbin criticized Republican-backed voting legislation during a Senate speech on March 19. He argued new requirements could prevent millions from registering while citing rare instances of illegal voting. The debate reflects wider concerns about access and fairness in U.S. elections.