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Baltimore CBP seizes over 200 pounds of marijuana bound for Belgium

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Baltimore seized over 200 pounds of marijuana on April 29, which was being shipped to Belgium.


Department of Labor recovers $1.4M in wages for workers from Cupertino Electric

The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered over $1.4 million in back wages for 2,620 employees following an investigation into a San Jose-based electrical engineering and construction company.


Labor department funds relief jobs for Tennessee post-Tropical Storm Helene

The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated an additional $3.5 million to continue supporting disaster-relief employment and training for residents of Tennessee impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.


Labor Department funds relief jobs for Floridians after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated an additional $3.5 million to aid in disaster-relief employment and training for Florida residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.


Department of Labor promotes safety stand-down against falls in construction

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is promoting the 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place from May 5-9, 2025.


Congress reviews FBI's FY26 budget request amid rising security threats

This week, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee conducted an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) role in national security and crime prevention.


ICE arrests Venezuelan fugitive wanted for multiple homicides

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in collaboration with the North Texas Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Strike Force, arrested a foreign fugitive wanted by Venezuelan authorities for his involvement in the homicide of four...


SelectUSA Investment Summit announces speaker lineup including top executives and officials

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has announced the latest speakers for the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit.


Rubio discusses deescalation with Pakistani army chief

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir today.


Honduran man sentenced to prison for illegal reentry after deportation

A Honduran national, Mario Fernando Padilla Barahona, 28, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


European nationals plead guilty in California benefit fraud case

Three individuals from Europe have pleaded guilty to federal charges in Los Angeles related to the fraudulent withdrawal of benefits intended for low-income individuals.


FTC extends deadline for compliance with amended Negative Option Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to extend the compliance deadline for the amended Negative Option Rule by 60 days.


Oklahoma City man sentenced for illegal ammo possession after violent incidents

A man from Oklahoma City has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for illegal possession of ammunition following a previous felony conviction.


Las Vegas man receives decade-long sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Justice Department reveals results from national crackdown on child sex predators

The Department of Justice has revealed the outcomes of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative aimed at apprehending child sex offenders.


Federal push against invasive carp aims to protect Great Lakes

The administration has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the Great Lakes from the threat posed by invasive carp.


Michigan man sentenced for child exploitation

A Farmington, Michigan man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually exploiting multiple children.


Donald J. Trump announces Ed Martin's new DOJ roles

Former President Donald J. Trump recently made several announcements via his Truth Social account concerning Ed Martin's new positions at the Department of Justice and comments on China's market policies.


Ex-state employee sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 jobless relief

A former employee of the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and her ex-boyfriend have been sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 jobless benefits.


Foreign national pleads guilty to illegal entry into US

A foreign national from the Democratic Republic of Congo has pleaded guilty to illegally entering the United States.