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By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
The State Department has worked with El Al Airlines to help over 2,000 Americans return home from Israel through special non-stop flights at discounted rates. Additional travel options remain available as officials continue evacuation efforts across the Middle East.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security reports ten consecutive months without releasing illegal aliens at the border. February also saw record-high drug seizures according to officials.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Kenneth Thom pled guilty in federal court to investment adviser fraud after misleading social media followers into investing with him. Authorities say he diverted client funds for personal use while posting false returns online. Sentencing is scheduled for June.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
A father-daughter pair has been indicted for allegedly laundering drug proceeds through real estate deals across Puerto Rico as part of a broader Homeland Security Task Force initiative targeting organized crime. Authorities say millions were moved using complex transactions involving straw buyers and unlicensed banking activities.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
A Mexican national held at Glades County Detention Center died after being found unresponsive in his cell. Authorities say his death is presumed a suicide but remains under investigation.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Vietnam Veterans of America praised Congress's resolution recommending a posthumous Medal of Honor for Colonel John Ripley.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 18, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on March 1 that it has added a supplier in the supply chain of Ford’s battery technology partner, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 18, 2026
A Koreatown man was arrested after allegedly obtaining over $2 million in COVID-19 relief loans using fake businesses and investing the funds in cryptocurrency. Federal prosecutors have seized nearly 40 bitcoins as part of their investigation. The case underscores ongoing efforts by authorities to combat pandemic-related fraud.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
A St. Cloud man has been indicted for allegedly trafficking a minor while working at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. Authorities say Justin Vancott-Harnish faces serious federal charges under Project Safe Childhood.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
The State Department will require travelers from fifty countries to post a $15,000 bond before obtaining certain U.S. visas starting April 2. Officials say this move aims to reduce illegal overstays and save taxpayer money.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
Jimmy Fu of California has been sentenced for running an unlicensed money transmitting business linked to illegal online pharmacies distributing counterfeit drugs across the United States. The case involved millions in transactions processed through his company and undercover operations revealing dangerous counterfeit medications.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 18, 2026
The House Oversight Committee has advanced nine bills designed to improve government transparency and protect taxpayer funds through stricter oversight of spending practices and new reporting requirements.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 18, 2026
The U.S. Secret Service announced new hiring incentives for recruits while also publicizing their role in dismantling a $1.5 million Ponzi scheme led by Brian Shane Haigler in North Carolina over seven years.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 18, 2026
Joseph Crocco has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling guns and drugs while on supervised release in Poughkeepsie. Authorities recovered narcotics and firearms during their investigation. The case underscores law enforcement efforts against repeat offenders.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 18, 2026
Michael Stuckey has been sentenced to over thirteen years in federal prison for conspiring to traffic firearms—including illegal machine guns—into Washington D.C., according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Law enforcement recovered weapons and drugs during their investigation.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 18, 2026
The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing reviewing how SBA's Office of Field Operations supports entrepreneurs nationwide. Lawmakers discussed decentralization efforts and new tools connecting local suppliers.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 18, 2026
A Brownsville man has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for producing sexually explicit videos involving a minor after authorities found evidence dating back two decades. The case was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood by federal officials.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 18, 2026
Dominique Collins of Virginia has pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence after helping her boyfriend attempt to delete an email account linked to a SNAP benefits fraud case. Both face sentencing later this year following federal investigations.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 18, 2026
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has scheduled a hearing for March 18 to review implementation of recent nuclear energy executive orders. Key officials from government and industry will testify. The session will be webcast live for public viewing.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
Thomas E. Wheeler II has been sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Indiana's Southern District following Senate confirmation late last year. He will lead a team focused on reducing violent crime and safeguarding research institutions.
