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U.S.-Honduras ties strengthened with new embassy opening

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) recently marked the inauguration of the new U.S. Embassy Compound in Tegucigalpa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.


Former Mozambique finance minister sentenced for role in $2 billion fraud scheme

Manuel Chang, the former Finance Minister of Mozambique, has been sentenced to 102 months in prison by United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in Brooklyn.


Arkansas pair sentenced for meth trafficking after being caught with large quantity

An Arkansas man and woman have been sentenced to a total of 308 months in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.


Richmond man convicted for hiding loaded gun in child's clothing

Darneko Yates, a 30-year-old resident of Richmond, California, was found guilty of unlawful firearm possession after a bench trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín.


FTC mandates end of no-hire agreements at Guardian Service Industries

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order mandating Guardian Service Industries, Inc. to cease enforcing its no-hire agreement.


Treasury Secretary Yellen urges Congress on U.S. debt limit actions

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen has addressed a letter to Congressional leaders concerning the United States debt limit.


Justice Department releases 10-year antitrust workload statistics

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division has released its 10-year workload statistics report, covering the period from 2015 to 2024.


Fentanyl crackdown leads to reduced opioid overdoses in Abilene

Opioid overdose rates in Abilene have decreased significantly after a major crackdown on fentanyl traffickers, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton.


LiveCare settles allegations over kickbacks for Medicare referrals

LiveCare Inc., a company based in Venice, Florida, has agreed to a settlement of up to $4.9 million.


Georgia business owner testifies before Congress on importance of tax deduction

Alison Couch, a small business owner from Georgia and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), addressed the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means regarding the significance of making the 20% Small Business Deduction, known...


National Restaurant Association backs Trump's picks for Department of Labor leadership

More than 15.7 million individuals are employed in restaurants and foodservice outlets across the United States, positioning the industry as the nation's second-largest private sector employer.


FTC sues PepsiCo over alleged price discrimination practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc., alleging that the company engaged in illegal price discrimination.


Sabine Parish man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine

Huey P. Scott, Jr., a resident of Many, Louisiana, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Oakland businessman sentenced for conspiracy to commit money laundering

Jose Luis Garcia, co-owner of Envios Express in Oakland, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison.


Illinois man sentenced for assaulting police during Capitol breach

An Illinois man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.


EPA fines Kansas farms for clean water act breaches

Cattle feedlot operators Wickstrum Farms Inc. and Wickstrum Cattle LLC in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, have agreed to pay $70,000 in civil penalties.


Supreme Court upholds law requiring TikTok's divestment from Chinese ownership

Today, the United States Supreme Court upheld a significant law known as the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.


U.S. Attorney warns Michigan residents about jury service scam calls

U.S. Attorney Mark Totten has issued a warning to residents in the Western District of Michigan about a scam involving false claims related to jury service.


Putnam Valley couple sentenced for running prostitution businesses at NY massage parlors

Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced the sentencing of Hong Ru Lin and Kena Zhao.


CBP announces global entry partnership with Australia

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that Australia is now a Global Entry partner country.