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Trump administration announces historic permitting reforms across federal government

President Donald J. Trump has announced significant progress in reforming the federal permitting system, aiming to prevent environmental reviews from delaying economic growth and energy infrastructure projects.


Sixteen arrested in Houston on drug trafficking and weapons charges

Several foreign nationals residing illegally in Houston have been detained on charges of drug trafficking and weapons offenses.


Thompson and Boozman address concerns over FY24 SNAP payment error rates

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman have expressed concern over the fiscal year 2024 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...


Department of Justice announces major health care fraud takedown

Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis has announced criminal charges against two individuals in connection with alleged schemes to defraud government benefit programs.


Beckley man receives prison sentence for escape from federal facility

Kishaun Andre Jones, a 25-year-old resident of Beckley, has been sentenced to four months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for escaping from a federal reentry facility.


Georgia man sentenced for armed bank robbery spree

Khyri Deandre Brown, a 28-year-old resident of Dallas, Georgia, has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for his involvement in a series of bank robberies and attempted robberies that took place in November 2023.


South Dakota authorities seize over 200 illegal firearms in crackdown

Over the course of 2024, law enforcement agencies in South Dakota seized 230 firearms possessed illegally, as announced by United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell.


Ernst recognizes Continuum Ag as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has announced Continuum Ag of Washington County as the recipient of her Small Business of the Week award.


Tulsa doctor charged amid national health care fraud crackdown

Today, U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced criminal charges against a Tulsa doctor as part of the Department of Justice's 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.


Arizona defendants charged in national healthcare fraud crackdown

Criminal charges have been filed against seven individuals in Arizona, as part of the Department of Justice's 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.


Detroit man pleads guilty to multiple fentanyl distribution charges

Rafael Cee-Erwin Solomon, also known as "Rip," from Detroit, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing fentanyl.


Oklahoma City man charged in largest Medicare fraud takedown

Today, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, Robert J. Troester, announced charges against Alexander Frank, 55, from Oklahoma City.


Webster man pleads guilty to new federal charges amid pending sentencing

Timothy Siverd, a 37-year-old resident of Webster, New York, has entered a guilty plea to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.


Pharmacy owner sentenced over healthcare fraud involving $65 million

A pharmacy owner and an administrator from Union City, New Jersey, have been sentenced for their involvement in schemes to defraud pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health care providers out of more than $65 million. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba...


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Colby Barrett and Steven Moore on ‘A Faith Under Siege’ in Ukraine

Religious persecution has become a shadow warfront in Russia’s occupation of eastern Ukraine.


Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill sparks debate amid criticism

While Democrats criticize President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," the administration counters with claims that the bill will benefit middle- and working-class Americans.


CBP seizes $573k in fake luxury goods destined for Pittsburgh

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Pittsburgh have seized counterfeit goods valued at $573,200.


Egyptian traveler charged after assaulting customs detection dog at Dulles Airport

An Egyptian man has admitted to federal charges after kicking a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture detector dog at Washington Dulles International Airport.


Minneapolis airport introduces enhanced passenger processing system

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are rolling out new technology aimed at improving the processing of U.S. citizens during the summer travel season.


Secretary Noem ends DHS program amid concerns over politicization

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced the termination of the "Invent2Prevent" program, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiative criticized for its high cost and limited impact on preventing terrorism.