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By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a Senate hearing examining new legislation aimed at improving diesel vehicle reliability during cold weather conditions. The bill seeks exemptions from certain EPA emission controls that have caused operational issues for drivers in rural areas.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Ming Xia has pled guilty to conspiracy charges related to money laundering from prostitution activities at spas he operated in New York's Capital Region. Authorities say he laundered over $2 million through various channels before being caught by federal investigators.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
A former Northwoods police officer has been convicted by a jury for assaulting a handcuffed man during an arrest in July 2023. Samuel Davis faces significant prison time after being found guilty on multiple federal charges related to civil rights violations.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali about regional stability and cooperation. The leaders discussed counterterrorism, economic growth, and long-term security in the Horn of Africa.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy led Republican senators in urging changes to a proposed federal heat rule affecting workplaces. The group argues current business practices already protect workers effectively without new mandates. The Senate HELP Committee plays a key role in shaping such policies.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
John Magee Gavin, a former Boston-area teacher, has been sentenced to ten years for coercing minors online and possessing child sexual abuse material. Authorities say he contacted multiple underage victims using Discord while working as an educator.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
The U.S. Secret Service used its social media platform on March 11, 2026, to honor former Marine infantrymen now serving in its ranks and encourage other veterans to join its workforce.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Zaid Mendoza pleaded guilty to federal drug conspiracy charges as well as three counts of sex trafficking by force. Authorities say he managed a drug operation that exploited vulnerable individuals struggling with addiction in Jamestown.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
Solomon Lichtenstein has pleaded guilty to securities fraud after defrauding investors out of more than $3 million over two years. Authorities say he misled friends and community members about his investment strategies while using funds for personal expenses.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has directed the Tennessee Valley Authority Board to consider capping executive pay at $500,000 annually. The move seeks greater fiscal responsibility and alignment with public sector standards.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
A 47-year-old El Salvadorian man has been charged with assaulting federal officers during a traffic stop in Howard County, Maryland. Authorities say he resisted arrest and injured two officers before being taken into custody.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals from Greenville and Atlanta on charges related to an alleged multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme involving COVID-19 testing services. The accused face significant penalties if convicted but remain presumed innocent until proven guilty.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 11, 2026
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has requested an independent audit into how the Department of Justice handled redactions in releasing Epstein Files. The lawmakers are seeking answers about compliance with transparency laws meant to protect victims' privacy.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published several social media posts on March 11, 2026, showing continued work on the southern border wall.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
A Tonawanda man faces federal charges including production and possession of child pornography after a grand jury returned a sweeping indictment. Authorities allege Trevor Knapp targeted multiple minors online over several years and traveled across state lines for illegal conduct.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Jena Lea Wells has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for helping steal fifteen guns from a Waterloo home. The case is part of Operation Take Back America targeting violent crime and illegal activity.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 11, 2026
A Honolulu man was convicted on multiple counts related to child exploitation involving five minors between 2019 and 2020. Authorities say he used social media apps for contact before abusing victims across several locations on Oahu. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 11, 2026
A Salvadoran man has been sentenced in Bangor federal court for illegally reentering the United States after previous removals. Authorities say Helmer Osmin Gutierrez was identified during a traffic stop and has been held since October 2025.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
A federal jury convicted Jeffrey Brent Thomas of McAlester on four counts related to sexual abuse involving minors within Indian Country. The crimes occurred in Pittsburg County on Choctaw Nation land and carry potential life sentences.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 11, 2026
Jason Paul New has pleaded guilty to armed assaults against four victims as well as transporting a stolen vehicle from Alabama into Oklahoma. The crimes occurred within Atoka County on Choctaw Nation land. Sentencing will follow completion of an investigation report.
