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Richmond homeless shelter director sentenced to prison for wire fraud

A Richmond woman, Kia A. Player, was sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud related to her management of a homeless shelter for women and children.


Merkley criticizes Republican fiscal policies following new CBO long-term budget outlook

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has responded to the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) Long Term Budget Outlook covering 2026 to 2056.


Farmers union spotlights disparity between farm earnings and grocery prices during Super Bowl

As Americans get ready for the Super Bowl, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is highlighting economic disparities between family farmers and large corporations in the food supply chain.


National Farmers Union urges USDA to restore prevented planting insurance option

National Farmers Union (NFU) has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reinstate crop insurance buy-up coverage for acres that cannot be planted due to weather conditions.


Chairman Williams praises Trump’s State of the Union focus on small business

Congressman Roger Williams, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, released a statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress. “President Trump’s address to Congress delivered a clear message...


Las Vegas man convicted of threatening federal officials across multiple states

A Las Vegas resident, Spencer Christjencody Gear, has been convicted by a jury for making threats to assault and murder federal officials and state employees across Washington, D.C., New York, and Montana.


House passes bills changing appliance rules; supporters say measures protect consumer choice

The House of Representatives has passed two bills aimed at changing regulations on home appliances and building codes.


Montgomery man receives 40-year sentence for deadly gas station shooting

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fatal shooting at a local gas station.


Palm Coast man convicted for attempted sexual abuse on cruise ship

A federal jury in Fort Lauderdale has convicted Brent Arthur Gilpin, 48, of Palm Coast, on charges of attempted sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact aboard a cruise ship.


Secretary Rubio meets CARICOM leaders at conference in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) during the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.


Durbin questions DOJ nominee on ties to controversial appointments during Senate Judiciary hearing

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the committee, questioned Colin McDonald, the nominee for Assistant Attorney General for the newly established National Fraud Enforcement...


Durbin raises concerns over DOJ nominee amid questions on new fraud division

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during a committee hearing on the nomination of Colin McDonald as Assistant Attorney General for the newly created National...


Athena Bitcoin announces role of ATMs in onboarding unbanked Americans to bitcoin

Athena Bitcoin announced that its ATMs provide unbanked Americans with access to bitcoin using cash without requiring a bank account.


State Representative Meerman on vehicle sales ban: 'prohibit the sale of vehicles in Michigan that are designed, developed or manufactured by foreign entities of concern'

Michigan State Representative Luke Meerman announced new legislation aimed at banning sales of vehicles from foreign entities deemed concerning for national security reasons.


Charleston County deputy survives shooting by previously deported Mexican national

On February 11, a law enforcement officer in Charleston County, South Carolina was shot in the chest by Floriberto Perez-Nieto, a Mexican national who had previously been deported from the United States.


ICE places detainer on Venezuelan national accused of attempted drowning in Florida

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an immigration detainer on Said Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez, a Venezuelan national, after he was charged with first degree murder for allegedly attempting to drown a woman in Martin...


ICE issues detainer after violent home invasion charges against two men in North Carolina

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued an arrest detainer for Zaid Mayen-Esteban and Jonathan David Garcia-Larios, both Mexican nationals, following their arrest in Pitt County, North Carolina.


DHS proposes changes to limit work permits for pending asylum seekers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposed rule aimed at reducing fraudulent asylum claims and addressing the backlog in the U.S. immigration system.


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted for serious crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals across the United States, all identified as illegal immigrants convicted of serious offenses including child sexual abuse, statutory rape, drug trafficking,...


DHS adds over 5,000 names to "Worst of the Worst" online database

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded its online database, WOW.