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By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized two types of illicit drugs hidden in a shipment from France labeled as a mini fridge/freezer. The package contained Ethylpentedrone Hydrochloride and Ketamine valued at $152,000.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 20, 2026
CBP AMO detailed its successful interdiction of a suspected smuggling vessel near Miami in tweets posted on March 19 and March 20, 2026.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 20, 2026
Customs officers at Paso de Norte Port seized over 139 kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine from a single vehicle on Feb. 28. The driver was arrested and federal prosecution is underway.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
First Lady Melania Trump has announced dates for the annual Spring Garden Tours at the White House in April 2026. The public can visit several historic gardens during this free event with tickets distributed on-site each morning.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 20, 2026
Persona Chief Operating Officer Christie Kim said the company does not work with ICE or any agency within DHS following concerns about exposed test data on a non-production subdomain.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino reported on recent actions by CBP officers in Laredo involving a major cocaine seizure aided by K9 teams on March 19-20, 2026.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 20, 2026
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women for their leadership during Women’s History Month. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz led the effort to recognize these women's contributions across various fields.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
A Philadelphia man has been convicted for robbing a Kensington pharmacy at gunpoint in December 2021. Michael Nixon faces up to life in prison after being found guilty on multiple charges including Hobbs Act robbery and drug offenses.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published updates on March 18-19 about arrests involving individuals from Argentina, Mexico, and Cuba with convictions ranging from theft to sexual assault.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
BYD announced it may build a factory in Canada and acquire a Western automaker after tariff reductions on Chinese electric vehicles.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 20, 2026
U.S. national debt has reached $39 trillion, prompting House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington to call for an Article V Constitutional Convention. Arrington says urgent action is needed as interest payments outpace defense spending.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
A Springfield man has been convicted by a federal jury for assaulting his then-girlfriend with a hatchet while camping in Shenandoah National Park last August. Multiple witnesses reported hearing violence before authorities intervened and arrested Soufiane Bougria at the scene.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
Six men from South Texas have been charged with attempting to entice a minor following an undercover operation during spring break. Authorities allege that each suspect arranged meetings believing they were communicating with a teenage girl online.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
CVR Management has agreed to pay $4 million following allegations it billed federal programs for unnecessary vein treatments. The settlement resolves claims brought under whistleblower provisions but does not determine liability.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
Winston Colon Correa has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for enticing minors and possessing child pornography, following an investigation led by federal authorities. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized ongoing efforts against child exploitation crimes.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 20, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Otay Mesa seized over 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine hidden in a tractor-trailer's fuel tank earlier this month. Officials say advanced screening methods helped uncover nearly half a ton of drugs during routine inspections.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 20, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has ordered federal agencies to protect an exclusive broadcast window for the Army-Navy Game. The directive aims to prevent scheduling conflicts with college football playoffs and maintain focus on this historic event.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
A Texas business owner has pleaded guilty to bid rigging involving over $1.6 million in Air Force healthcare projects at Moody Air Force Base. Federal officials say such schemes harm taxpayers and service members while vowing continued enforcement against procurement fraud.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
Five people have been sentenced to nearly 120 years combined for running a violent sex trafficking ring led by Kimani Jones in Alabama. The sentences include significant prison time and restitution payments for abusing multiple women and girls over several years.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
U.S., Canadian, and German authorities have disrupted four major IoT botnets responsible for record-breaking global DDoS attacks infecting millions of devices worldwide. Officials say international cooperation was key in dismantling criminal infrastructure used by cybercriminals targeting individuals and organizations across multiple countries.
