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Lynchburg man receives over eight-year sentence for gun and drug offenses

A Lynchburg man has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for trafficking pressed fentanyl pills and oxycodone while possessing a firearm.


US Department of Labor awards additional $2.5M for Maui wildfire recovery

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an additional $2.5 million in funding to support disaster-relief jobs and training services for communities affected by the wildfires on Maui, Hawaii.


Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week emphasizes workplace hazard education

The 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week commenced at Iowa State University, marking a significant annual event aimed at educating the agriculture industry about safety hazards.


Department of Labor funds job skills training after Kentucky layoffs

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $1,776,938 aimed at supporting employment and training services for individuals affected by layoffs at Daicel Safety Systems America in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.


Weekend Interview: Bottling Up Innovation, Adam Thierer’s Fight for Technological Freedom

Adam Thierer has spent the last 34 years advocating for a freer, more innovative future.


ICE deports Mexican national wanted for sexual assault of a minor

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported 43-year-old Mexican citizen Jairo Ivan Paredes Cota to Mexico, where he is wanted for the sexual assault of a minor.


Department investigates Illinois schools over alleged Title IX violations

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated investigations into the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools District 299, and Deerfield Public Schools District 109.


Federal agencies respond as Columbia University takes steps against anti-semitism

Today, the Department of Education (ED), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) acknowledged Columbia University's recent measures to comply with preconditions set by the Joint Task...


Secretary Rubio discusses U.S. support with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.


US bars entry to ex-Argentine leaders over corruption charges

The United States has designated Cristina Elisabet Fernandez de Kirchner, former president of Argentina, and Julio Miguel De Vido, former Minister of Planning of Argentina, due to their involvement in significant corruption during their tenure in...


Extradition secured for suspect in Sarah Root's death

President Trump has consistently pursued justice following the 2016 death of Sarah Root, who was killed by an illegal immigrant driving under the influence.


US targets Chinese entity over Iranian oil transactions

The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting entities involved in the trade of Iranian petroleum.


US imposes new sanctions on entities involved in Iranian oil trade

The U.S. Department of State has announced sanctions against Huaying Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Terminal Storage, a Chinese oil terminal, for purchasing and storing Iranian crude oil from a sanctioned vessel.


Final sentencing concludes meth conspiracy case tied to officer’s murder

The final defendant in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy linked to the murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler has been sentenced.


Former Culpeper sheriff receives 10-year sentence for bribery

A former sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for accepting over $75,000 in bribes.


SeaWorld cited after trainer injury involving killer whale

In September 2024, a trainer at SeaWorld's Orlando theme park was injured during a training session with a killer whale.


U.S. Department of Labor seeks applications for HIRE Vets Medallion Award

The U.S. Department of Labor is currently accepting applications for the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, with a submission deadline set for April 30, 2025.


Court orders restitution for victims of online romance scam

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona has issued a default judgment against Debiex, a digital asset platform accused of fraud.


CFTC launches 2025 leadership series with focus on technology

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched its 2025 Leadership Speaker Series with Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham addressing participants in the inaugural session.


Commissioner Mersinger to speak at DC Blockchain Summit panel

Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger is set to participate in a panel discussion at the Digital Chamber’s DC Blockchain Summit.