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By F. E. Simons | May 11, 2026
A Quincy man has been indicted on charges related to firearm possession as a convicted felon following an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The case will proceed in federal court in Tallahassee with trial set for June.
By C. M. Ingle | May 11, 2026
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has reminded leading tech companies about their obligations under the Take It Down Act ahead of its enforcement deadline. Companies must remove nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours upon valid requests or face penalties under federal law.
By T. J. Graves | May 11, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino detailed multiple enforcement incidents by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on May 11, 2026 via social media posts, including narcotics seizure at Andrade Port of Entry and agricultural...
By C. M. Ingle | May 11, 2026
Secretary Rubio spoke with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong about Indo-Pacific security. They discussed alliance strength, Iran, and maritime navigation. Ongoing cooperation was emphasized by both sides.
By F. E. Simons | May 11, 2026
A Mexican national has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for repeatedly entering the United States illegally after previous removals. Authorities say he will face removal proceedings again following his imprisonment.
By F. E. Simons | May 11, 2026
Federal agents arrested two Southwest Ohio men following an investigation into alleged large-scale cocaine trafficking. Authorities seized more than 80 kilograms of suspected cocaine during coordinated searches at two residences.
By R. C. Jamison | May 11, 2026
Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino requested details from Instructure Holdings after two cyberattacks hit its Canvas platform used by thousands of schools nationwide during exam periods. He expressed concern over possible exposure of student data by hacker group ShinyHunters while highlighting broader risks facing educational technology providers.
By T. P. Broyles | May 11, 2026
Chairman Tim Walberg marked National Charter Schools Week by highlighting support for charter school expansion. He criticized recent efforts against charters while emphasizing their role in educational innovation. The House Education and Workforce Committee oversees key federal programs related to these issues.
By T. J. Graves | May 11, 2026
Keanu Deavan Wesley Ortiz has been sentenced to thirty years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography during supervised release following two previous convictions. Authorities say he distributed abusive materials involving minors between September 2024 and April 2025.
By F. E. Simons | May 11, 2026
Austin Pittman from Hilliard has been sentenced to over fourteen years for distributing child pornography and using artificial intelligence tools to create explicit content from real children's images. The case underscores new technological threats facing law enforcement efforts against child exploitation.
By F. E. Simons | May 11, 2026
Federal authorities have indicted two individuals accused of importing potent synthetic opioids into America disguised as counterfeit pills following an international investigation involving China’s law enforcement agencies. Prosecutors warn about dangers posed by such drugs while stressing that all suspects remain presumed innocent.
By F. E. Simons | May 11, 2026
Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia, has been federally charged with acting as an illegal agent for China after admitting she promoted pro-China propaganda at Beijing's direction while holding public office. Authorities say she will plead guilty soon.
By R. C. Jamison | May 11, 2026
House Oversight Chairman James Comer has asked NIST for details about protecting U.S. industry from political activism within international standard-setting organizations like ISO. His letter follows recent changes affecting business practices influenced by environmental groups.
By T. J. Graves | May 11, 2026
A Moscow man has been sentenced to over seventeen years in federal prison for receiving child pornography following an extensive investigation triggered by an online tip-off. Authorities say hundreds of illicit files were discovered alongside evidence indicating intent to offend further.
By T. P. Broyles | May 11, 2026
Senator Dick Durbin has filed an amicus brief urging reversal of a court decision allowing higher debit card interchange fees under current Federal Reserve rules. The case questions whether additional cost categories can be included when setting these rates—a move critics say raises consumer prices.
By C. M. Ingle | May 11, 2026
The National Association of Realtors reported a small rise in existing-home sales for April alongside higher inventory levels nationwide. Regional variations persisted while affordability indicators improved compared to last year.
By T. J. Graves | May 11, 2026
A Dyersburg man was convicted by a federal jury on two counts related to drug trafficking following a three-day trial. Authorities linked him to drugs found at his residence using forensic evidence including DNA analysis.
By F. E. Simons | May 11, 2026
Al Stevenson McGhee has been sentenced following an armed standoff involving police in Indianapolis last year. Authorities say he posed significant danger due to prior convictions involving weapons offenses.
By F. E. Simons | May 11, 2026
The United States announced it did not participate in nor support a recent international migration forum led by the United Nations. Officials cited longstanding opposition to global efforts promoting replacement immigration as well as concerns over impacts on American communities.
By T. P. Broyles | May 11, 2026
The House Subcommittee on Health will hold a markup session May 13 to consider key public health reauthorization bills along with proposals affecting FDA oversight and Medicare outcomes. The hearing is open to both public attendance and media coverage.
