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Executive Director of Mexico United Against Crime: ‘No regulations to prevent a judge from receiving money from a cartel’

Lisa Sanchez, Executive Director of Mexico United Against Crime, expressed concerns over Mexico's newly approved judicial reform, stating it poses a risk to judicial integrity and potentially opens the door for organized crime to influence the...


Scimeca on SEC Chief Gary Gensler: ‘We're trying to invite him out the door and maybe get a singer and carolers or a chorus of people to join us’

Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE), a business advocacy group, has launched a six-figure advertising campaign aimed at removing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler.


Former National Counterintelligence and Security Center director: ‘China should indeed brace itself’

Bill Evanina, former director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), has said that China should "brace itself" for U.S. policy changes addressing issues such as cyberattacks and fentanyl under the next administration.


Litigation Coalition Forming to Confront Trump Administration Policies

A coalition of over 280 organizations has announced what it says is a multimillion-dollar legal initiative to challenge policies from the incoming Trump administration. The coalition, "Democracy 2025,” includes legal, advocacy, and policy groups to "disrupt far-right attacks on the American people," according to its website.


Head of Bitcoin Fog cryptocurrency mixer sentenced for laundering $400 million in crypto over twelve years

Roman Sterlingov, a dual Russian-Swedish national, has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for his role in operating Bitcoin Fog, a notorious cryptocurrency "mixer" that facilitated the laundering of over $400 million in illicit funds.


EPA highlights achievements in national recycling strategy on America Recycles Day

Today, on America Recycles Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is showcasing advancements made under its "National Recycling Strategy" through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


QOL Medical settles kickback allegations over Sucraid drug claims

Pharmaceutical company QOL Medical LLC and its CEO, Frederick E. Cooper, have agreed to pay $47 million to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to federal health care programs.


President nominates top army officials for promotions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a series of nominations for key military positions, as decided by the president.


COP 29 highlights progress on global methane reduction initiatives

The Global Methane Pledge (GMP) now includes 159 countries aiming to reduce methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.


Veterans Affairs streamlines military base access process

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) have announced updates to the process for Veterans and eligible caregivers accessing military installations.


Attorney General Garland comments on Theodore Olson's passing

The Justice Department has issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the death of Theodore Olson.


Distributor sentenced for role in encrypted device conspiracy aiding crime

Osemah Elhassen, a resident of Sydney, Australia, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison by a federal court in San Diego.


Federal jury convicts programmer linked to major illegal streaming service

A federal jury in Las Vegas has convicted Yoany Vaillant, a Cuban citizen and U.S. permanent resident, for his involvement in operating Jetflicks, an illegal streaming service.


Man dies after fall from border barrier near Otay Mesa Port

On November 8, 2024, a tragic incident occurred near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego, California.


Virginia Foxx criticizes education department over third audit failure

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed strong criticism towards the U.S. Department of Education following the release of its audit results.


Seven more sentenced for roles in meth conspiracy tied to officer's murder

Seven individuals involved in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy linked to the murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler have been sentenced in federal court this week.


Global forum addresses gaps in combating radiological and nuclear terrorism

The United States and Romania have released a joint statement at the Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism, held in Bucharest from November 13-15, 2024.


USDA announces D-SNAP availability for Virginia residents after Tropical Storm Helene

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that individuals in Virginia affected by Tropical Storm Helene may qualify for food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).


Florida man admits guilt in tax crimes involving healthcare companies

A Florida resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Miami for failing to pay employment taxes and neglecting to file individual income tax returns.


Garland addresses DEA summit on combating opioid crisis

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently addressed the 2024 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Family Summit, focusing on efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.