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Lori Chavez-DeRemer becomes US Secretary of Labor after Senate confirmation

Lori Chavez-DeRemer was sworn in as the 30th U.S. Secretary of Labor after a bipartisan Senate confirmation vote of 67-32.


U.S. Department of Labor announces key appointments under Secretary Chavez-DeRemer

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a series of senior political appointees to support Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer in advancing President Donald Trump’s priorities for American workers and retirees.


Vice President Vance visits Michigan on Made in America Roadshow

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) participated in the Small Business Administration’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative during a visit to Vantage Plastics in Standish, Michigan.


Minneapolis man pleads guilty in major federal child nutrition fraud case

Abdihakim Ali Ahmed, a resident of Minneapolis, has admitted guilt to charges of wire fraud and money laundering linked to a $250 million fraud scheme.


Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to health care fraud totaling $600K

Shawn R. Blankenship, a nurse practitioner from Winfield, has entered a guilty plea to four counts of health care fraud.


Illinois man sentenced for trafficking cocaine hidden in car battery

A 28-year-old Illinois resident, Rodrigo Mendez, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute over four kilograms of cocaine.


Christopher Morgan sentenced for role in Vermont drug distribution conspiracy

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that Christopher Morgan, 21, from Chicopee, Massachusetts, was sentenced on March 13, 2025.



Littleton man sentenced for false tax return preparation

Thuan Bui, a 60-year-old resident of Littleton, Colorado, has been sentenced to the maximum statutory term of 36 months in federal prison.


Trump critiques judiciary's role and reiterates MAGA slogan in recent social media posts

Donald J. Trump shared multiple posts on Truth Social on March 19th addressing judicial authority issues and reaffirming his "Make America Great Again" slogan.


Bonanno crime family member sentenced for extortion

Earlier today in Brooklyn, John Ragano, a member of the Bonanno crime family, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for extortionate collection of credit.


Warren man sentenced for defacing Black church with hate symbols

A Warren, Michigan resident has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for defacing a predominantly Black church with hate symbols and messages.


Indian national convicted of trafficking over 170 pounds of MDMA in Washington

A jury in Spokane, Washington has found Jaskaran Singh, a 31-year-old from Gujarat, India, guilty of possession with intent to distribute MDMA.


Lewiston woman sentenced for defrauding Social Security Administration

A Lewiston woman, Donna Desrosiers, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for committing Social Security fraud.


Maryland woman sentenced for vandalizing federal property after protest

Isabella Giordano, a 21-year-old resident of Towson, Maryland, was sentenced to six months of probation for defacing federal property at Columbus Circle in front of Union Station, Washington D.C. The incident occurred following a protest on July...


President emphasizes state role in national resilience

The President of the United States has issued an order emphasizing the importance of state and local governments in enhancing national security through infrastructure preparedness.


Santa Rosa man sentenced to 14 years for drug trafficking

A Santa Rosa resident, aged 46, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of Jossue Omar Gonzalez for possession with intent to distribute nearly six kilograms...


Donald J. Trump's latest truth social posts on March 19

On March 19, Donald J. Trump posted multiple updates on Truth Social addressing topics like Tesla and linking further content for his audience.


Mexican national charged with assaulting ICE officer in Wichita

A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted a Mexican national for allegedly assaulting a federal law enforcement agent.


President sends warm wishes for Nowruz celebration worldwide

Warmest wishes are extended to all those in the United States and worldwide who are celebrating Nowruz, the ancient holiday marking the beginning of spring and the Persian New Year.