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By F. E. Simons | Mar 10, 2026
Three Texas men have been sentenced to more than 22 years collectively for attempting an armed robbery targeting a Brink's technician in Midwest City. The men pleaded guilty after being apprehended following their failed attempt.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 10, 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old man with carjacking and firearms offenses following a fatal shooting in Houston's Heights area earlier this month. Authorities allege Darius Dewayne Hall shot his victim before fleeing police in her stolen vehicle.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 10, 2026
Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Democrats released a report criticizing President Trump's China policy ahead of his planned trip to Beijing. The report claims recent policies have hurt American families economically while boosting China's global influence.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 10, 2026
A former Randolph postal worker has pleaded guilty to stealing a gift card from the mail while employed as a rural carrier associate. Melissa Olson faces up to five years in prison after admitting to opening and delaying delivery of several pieces of mail.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 10, 2026
Senator Dick Durbin delivered opening remarks during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on birthright citizenship amid ongoing debate over President Trump's executive order seeking its repeal. The hearing highlighted constitutional issues surrounding citizenship rights for children born in America.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 10, 2026
Senate Democrats have introduced a bill aiming to exempt small businesses from newly announced import tariffs by former President Donald Trump. The proposal seeks refunds for past payments and protections against price increases affecting both business owners and consumers.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 10, 2026
A second man has been charged for his alleged involvement in a murder tied to methamphetamine trafficking in Hawaii. Authorities say surveillance footage helped link both suspects to the crime scene. Officials emphasize their ongoing commitment to addressing violent crime related to drug activity.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 10, 2026
Aetna Inc. will pay $117.7 million following allegations it submitted inaccurate diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage enrollees in order to increase payments from Medicare. Federal officials say this settlement underscores efforts against healthcare fraud but note there has been no determination of liability.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
Thirteen people have been sentenced after being convicted for their roles in a prison-based methamphetamine distribution ring operating across north Georgia. Authorities say inmates coordinated drug sales both inside correctional facilities and through outside couriers over several years.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 10, 2026
Senator Lindsey Graham led a Senate Budget Committee hearing on Mar. 10 focused on sanctuary city policies. The discussion included recent incidents linked to these policies and ongoing legislative disputes over immigration enforcement.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
A Cleveland man has pleaded guilty to robbing a postal carrier as part of a check fraud scheme involving stolen mail keys. Authorities say he faces up to 30 years in prison after admitting his role in altering checks and recruiting others online.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 10, 2026
The Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing March 11 about China's control over America's drug supply chain. Lawmakers aim to address concerns about reliance on foreign-made pharmaceuticals affecting seniors' health.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
Federal authorities have charged eleven Indian nationals with conspiracy related to staged armed robberies aimed at securing fraudulent immigration benefits. The alleged scheme involved fake crimes so participants could apply for special visas reserved for crime victims.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
Two men have been sentenced for kidnapping a toddler from a St. Louis County apartment during a search for missing firearms. The sentences follow guilty pleas from both defendants involved in what prosecutors described as a violent crime.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
A former corrections officer from Mililani has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Kenneth Kazuichi Arasato, Jr. was also ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty last year. The case was investigated as part of Project Safe Childhood.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
A German national has been sentenced by a federal judge for enticing and abusing a minor in New York after repeated travel from Germany. Authorities say swift action prevented further harm as law enforcement continues efforts against child exploitation.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 10, 2026
Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing about increasing domestic use of U.S.-grown crops. She called for bipartisan solutions including expanded market opportunities for farmers amid economic challenges.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
Tyjuan Bazemore has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed after allegedly shooting his former girlfriend Nyesha Tranae Walden-Hatcher in Washington, D.C. Authorities say he fled to Connecticut before being apprehended and extradited back to face charges.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
A Gaithersburg woman has been sentenced to federal prison for laundering millions from fraud schemes targeting multiple victims. Authorities say she created fake businesses and bank accounts using false identities as part of a larger criminal operation involving international co-conspirators.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
Federal authorities have charged several individuals with running a drug trafficking network supplying Hobbs with methamphetamine and fentanyl. The case involves previously deported Mexican nationals as well as local distributors using armed associates for distribution. Officials say this prosecution is part of broader efforts targeting organized crime.
