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Frito-Lay recalls chips due to undeclared milk allergen risk

Frito-Lay has initiated a recall regarding a select number of 13 oz. bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips.


AMO crew rescues woman from capsized boat on Colorado River

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a unit under U.S. Customs and Border Protection, conducted a rescue on March 27, 2025, when an aircrew discovered a capsized boat on the Colorado River about 22 miles south of the Hoover Dam.


CBP officers arrest Canadian citizen for alleged alien smuggling at Champlain border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Cannon Corners border crossing apprehended a Canadian citizen attempting to smuggle an illegal alien in the spare tire area of their vehicle, the agency reported.


CBP issues advisory on Easter eggs to prevent disease spread

With Easter festivities approaching, travelers are reminded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) about the restrictions on cascarones, the popular confetti-filled eggshells.


El Paso CBP seizes bologna and medication in smuggling attempt

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists intercepted a shipment of prohibited pork bologna at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso, Texas on March 28, 2025.


New Orleans Sector Border Patrol operation arrests 25 along I-20 highway

The United States Border Patrol New Orleans Sector has concluded Operation Magnolia, resulting in significant law enforcement action.


Nogales man sentenced to a decade in prison for meth distribution conspiracy

A Nogales man, Sergio Humberto Ramos, aged 73, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.


HUD ends FHA loans for non-permanent residents, aligns policy with Trump's executive orders

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has decided to revise its residency requirements for FHA-insured mortgages.


Department of Education issues compliance directive to schools under parental rights laws

On March 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) directed at Chief State School Officers and Superintendents in schools receiving federal funds.


Task Force acknowledges Columbia University's efforts in addressing anti-Semitism

Today, the Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a statement acknowledging Columbia University's actions to address the situation at hand.


U.S. Department of Education investigates Maine for FERPA violations involving student gender policies

The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has initiated an investigation into the Maine Department of Education.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Yair Levi is an Elite Soldier and a Musician with a Mission

Yair Levi, an Israeli singer, songwriter, and music producer, is based in Tel Aviv.


Doge announces new changes to Small Business Administration to combat fraud

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) will now require the collection of dates of birth for all direct loan applications.


DOGE announces cancellation of $577M in foreign grants

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of $577 million in foreign grants, resulting in savings of $237 million by cutting programs at various locations worldwide.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement, arrested 72 illegal aliens during a strategic enforcement operation in the Rio Grande Valley area from March 16 to 22.


Brazilian national in ICE custody on assault and battery charges in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have taken custody of a Brazilian national who was earlier charged with assault and battery on a family member in Massachusetts.


Department of Labor cancels $577M in foreign grants, redirects funds to U.S. priorities

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the cancellation of $577 million in international grants, redirecting $237 million in savings back to domestic priorities.


ICE Denver removes Salvadoran fugitive wanted for homicide and robbery

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Jose Eduardo Moran-Garcia, a 28-year-old Salvadoran national and foreign fugitive, to El Salvador.


Secretary Burgum: DOGE working 'tirelessly' to 'save taxpayer dollars and help balance the federal budget'

Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior, said that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is working "to save taxpayer dollars and help balance the federal budget."


USAID to reorganize, aligning aid with Trump administration's priorities

Foreign assistance programs are undergoing a shift in the U.S. as the Trump administration seeks to align these programs more closely with American interests.