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Interior Department announces permanent pay raise for wildland firefighters

The Department of the Interior has announced permanent pay increases for federal and tribal wildland firefighters across the United States.


Commissioner Johnson to speak at SIFMA's annual seminar in Austin

Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is set to deliver a keynote address at the SIFMA C&L 2025 Annual Seminar during the Women’s Luncheon.


Davenport man sentenced to federal prison for firearm possession

A Davenport man, Dontae Lamonte Burrage, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on March 18, 2025.


Federal grand jury indicts North County residents over child-involved drug operation

Randal Vance, along with Keir Ceballos-Rivera and Rebecca Vance, faces federal charges for allegedly involving children in the cultivation and distribution of psilocybin mushrooms.


San Francisco man charged with producing child sexual abuse materials

A federal grand jury has indicted Ricci Lee Wynne on charges related to the production of child sexual abuse materials.


Six charged with attempting $80 million government check fraud

Six individuals have been charged in a scheme to defraud the U.S. government of approximately $80 million through fraudulent check activities, as announced by federal authorities in New York.


Defense contractor executive admits guilt in $16M bribery scheme

Philip Flores, the owner and president of Intellipeak Solutions, Inc., has admitted to participating in a bribery scheme involving $16 million in government contracts.


Coffee County man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after shooting incident

A Coffee County man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm used in a shooting incident.


Chatham County man sentenced to 20 years for violent grocery store robbery

A Chatham County man has been sentenced to federal prison following a violent robbery incident that left two individuals injured.


Honduran national sentenced for drug distribution charges in San Francisco

Henry Jovany Sevilla, a 26-year-old Honduran national, received a 48-month federal prison sentence for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. U.S. District Judge James Donato delivered the sentence.


United States commemorates 250 years since Patrick Henry's influential speech

The United States marks the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's historic speech to the Second Virginia Convention, a pivotal moment in American history.


Donald J. Trump shares thoughts on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump has recently posted several messages on Truth Social as of March 19th and 20th, expressing gratitude towards Elon Musk and reaffirming his dedication to protecting America.


Mexican nationals sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Manhattan man sentenced to over four years for drug conspiracy

Keemont Reynolds, a 25-year-old resident of Manhattan, New York, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.


Bronx man pleads guilty to fleeing checkpoint and ammo possession

Miguel Rodriguez, a 36-year-old resident of the Bronx, New York, has entered a guilty plea for charges related to high-speed flight from an immigration checkpoint and illegal possession of ammunition.


Trump signs order returning education control to states

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at shifting control over education from federal bureaucracies back to families and local communities.


New Haven man faces federal charges for drugs and firearms

A federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted Harry Whitley, 22, on charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.


Gang leader Kevin Perez convicted for violent crimes

Kevin Perez, also known as "Kay Flock," has been convicted for his involvement in a series of gang-related shootings as the leader of the Sev Side / DOA street gang.


Iowa men sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution conspiracy

Two men from Iowa have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Trump issues executive order to boost US mineral production

The United States has issued a new executive order aimed at increasing domestic mineral production.