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Iowa AG Bird on crypto ATM scams: 'Our office is suing CoinFlip and Bitcoin Depot'

Brenna Bird, Attorney General for the State of Iowa, announced her office's efforts in pursuing consumer-protection actions concerning big tech issues.


ByHeart expands nationwide infant formula recall amid ongoing FDA investigation

ByHeart, a baby nutrition company, has expanded its voluntary recall to cover all batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack across the United States.


Weekend Interview: Chris Fenton on How Hollywood Empowered China’s Rise—and Why It Must Change Course

Washington and Hollywood are still recalibrating after years of deep engagement with China that reshaped markets and free speech.


No Kid Hungry Virginia director: Amazon home deliveries bridge 'critical gap between children and nutritious meals’

Sarah Steely, director of No Kid Hungry Virginia, said that Amazon's free home delivery service assists in reaching more children in rural counties with meals during the summer months when school is not in session.


Federal prosecutions continue in Eastern District of Texas despite government shutdown

During the recent federal government shutdown, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas continued to prosecute a range of federal crimes, including immigration violations, firearms offenses, fraud, and drug trafficking.


Davenport resident indicted for intent to distribute over one kilogram of cocaine

A Davenport man, Alexis Irnel Cintron Victoria, also known as “Gordo,” has been indicted on charges of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.


House Republicans highlight end of historic shutdown with new appropriations package

House Republicans have announced the reopening of the federal government after what has been described as the longest shutdown in U.S. history.


NAR forecasts existing-home sales rebound by 14% in 2026 amid improved affordability

Existing-home sales are projected to increase by approximately 14% in 2026, according to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


Treasury Secretary Bessent meets Lithuanian foreign minister to discuss security and economic cooperation

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss ongoing cooperation between the United States and Lithuania in economic and national security areas.


Treasury targets Burmese armed group and companies over cyber scams aimed at Americans

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA), a Burmese armed group, and four of its senior leaders for their involvement in cyber scam centers...


Secretary Bessent outlines priorities for strengthening U.S. treasury markets

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the Treasury Market Conference in New York, emphasizing the importance of a strong and resilient U.S. Treasury market for national economic stability and affordability.


Clay County man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

A Clay County resident, Dustin Neil Haas, has entered a guilty plea to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Hawaii man receives life sentence for sex trafficking three adults and one minor

Isaiah McCoy, a 37-year-old resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, has been sentenced to life in prison following his conviction on multiple federal charges related to sex trafficking.


DHS reports first decline in foreign-born U.S. population in over five decades

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the United States has seen its first decline in the foreign-born population in more than 50 years.


Cherokee County man charged federally after shooting Jacksonville police officer

A man from Cherokee County has been charged with federal firearms violations following the shooting of a Jacksonville police officer earlier this month, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Zephyr Aviation settles with DOJ for $3.9 million over false claims allegations

Zephyr Aviation LLC, a company based in Mineral, Virginia, and its owners Frederick Credno Jr. and Frederick W. Credno III have agreed to pay $3,901,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting inflated invoices...


Southern District files over 2,400 border security-related cases amid government shutdown

Between September 26 and November 13, authorities in the Southern District of Texas charged 2,409 individuals in 2,387 cases related to immigration and border security enforcement. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced these figures as part...


Hong Kong businessman indicted for filing false SEC forms tied to stock manipulation scheme

A Hong Kong resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to submit false investment adviser forms to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).


Ruther Glen man receives life sentence for federal hate crimes involving shooting

A man from Ruther Glen was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to two federal hate crime charges, both involving attempts to kill, and to discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.


Trump administration updates agricultural product tariffs amid ongoing trade deficit concerns

The White House has issued an executive order modifying the scope of the reciprocal tariff on certain agricultural products.