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Charlotte woman sentenced for $1.5M disaster relief loan fraud

Jeannetta Blackmon, also known as Jeannetta Regan, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for her involvement in a fraudulent scheme.


Key member sentenced for role in Puget Sound region drug distribution ring

A key figure in a drug distribution network linked to Aryan prison gangs has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.


CTA warns new tariffs may fuel inflation and hurt U.S. economy

Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), has voiced concerns over the potential economic impact of new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.


President emphasizes literacy on National Read Across America Day

Books have long been a cornerstone of personal and societal development, according to the President and First Lady's message on National Read Across America Day, 2025.


Executive order amended to address illicit drug flow across northern border

An amendment has been made to Executive Order 14193, originally issued on February 1, 2025, which addresses the flow of illicit drugs across the northern border.


White House amends executive order on duties at southern border

The White House has announced an amendment to Executive Order 14194, originally issued on February 1, 2025, and previously amended by Executive Order 14198 on February 3, 2025.


Trump administration moves to dismantle key environmental regulation

Regulations issued by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) are being rescinded following a Trump Executive Order.


White House declares English as official language of United States

The White House has issued an order designating English as the official language of the United States.


White House orders increase in domestic timber production

The White House has issued a directive aimed at increasing domestic timber production to bolster national and economic security.


Lawsuit challenges Trump's order transferring immigrants to Guantánamo

Immigrants' rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to stop the transfer of immigrants from the United States to Guantánamo Bay.


U.S. investigates national security risks from timber imports

The United States government has announced a new initiative to investigate the potential national security threats posed by imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products.


Justice Department supports synagogue access after Pico-Robertson incident

The Department of Justice has taken legal action to support access to places of worship, following an incident at the Adas Torah Synagogue in Los Angeles.


Department of Defense deploys Stryker Brigade to secure southern border

The Department of Defense has announced the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and a General Support Aviation Battalion to the southern border.


Trump signs declaration for $4 billion military aid package to Israel

On March 1, 2025, a declaration was signed to use emergency authorities for the expedited delivery of around $4 billion in military assistance to Israel.


Best wishes extended to Muslim communities worldwide as Ramadan begins

I extend my best wishes to all the Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as we begin Ramadan, which is a time of renewal, introspection, service, and generosity in the Muslim faith.


Illegal resident sentenced for drug trafficking after ICE investigation

An individual from Mexico residing illegally in Mission, Texas, has been sentenced for cocaine trafficking.


ICE arrests Guatemalan national charged with serious crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently apprehended Edilio Agustin-Orellana, a Guatemalan national charged with multiple serious offenses in Brockton, Massachusetts.


ICE operation leads to arrest at Pennsylvania tire shop

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently conducted a worksite enforcement operation at Chavos Tires in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, resulting in the arrest of three employees.


Illegal alien arrested in Florida after alleged assault on minor

TAMPA, Fla. – A manhunt by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tampa led to the arrest of Yobany Gustavo Izaguierre Barahona, a previously deported illegal alien from Honduras.


ICE arrests Brazilian national charged with rape in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Brazilian national, Willian Robert Vasconcelos-Dos Santos, in Falmouth, Massachusetts.