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FATF concludes plenary focusing on terrorism financing and child exploitation

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently concluded a plenary session in Paris, focusing on issues related to proliferation financing and terrorist financing risks.


CBP expands online services for trusted traveler programs

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has expanded its online services for the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP), allowing members to update documents and submit applications without an in-person visit.


Former water authority manager sentenced for fraud

A former manager of the Ambridge Water Authority has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for defrauding the utility.


Trump asserts comprehensive election victory and criticizes Democrats

Former President Donald J. Trump shared posts on Truth Social asserting victory in all states during the Presidential Election and criticizing Democratic leaders like James Carville.


Woman sentenced for burning down business to cover up theft

Carey Alice Hernandez has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for setting fire to Off Road Warehouse, a local business, in an attempt to hide the disappearance of over $700,000.


Serial bank robber receives over ten-year sentence for multiple offenses

A serial bank robber has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for committing three bank robberies while on supervised release.


CDT to engage in RightsCon 2025 with discussions on AI and content moderation

RightsCon 2025 is set to begin in Taipei, Taiwan, on February 24th and will also be available online.


Apple announces intelligence upgrade for Vision Pro coming this April

Apple has announced the introduction of Apple Intelligence to Apple Vision Pro, set to launch in April.


ICE arrests Egyptian national violating immigration laws in Virginia

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI have arrested Noareleslam Abdelrahman, a 27-year-old citizen of Egypt and Turkey, during an enforcement operation in Abingdon, Virginia.


Kansas man receives 87-month sentence for crimes involving minors

A Kansas man, Daniel Paul Prekopa, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison after pleading guilty in two separate cases involving criminal activities with minors.


New York woman charged with $1 million CARES Act fraud

A New York woman has been charged with fraudulently obtaining over $1,000,000, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.


Israeli man sentenced for violating US export laws with shipments to Russia

Gal Haimovich, a 49-year-old Israeli national, has been sentenced to two years in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in conspiring to illegally export aircraft parts and avionics from U.S. manufacturers to Russia.


Jacksonville man indicted for accessing child sexual abuse materials online

Sean-Michael Smith, a 36-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, has been arrested and indicted for using the internet to access child sexual abuse materials.


ICE criticizes Northampton County for releasing detainee despite hold request

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Colombian citizen who was released from Northampton County Prison despite an immigration detainer request.


Department of Defense begins workforce reduction aligned with federal efficiency reforms

The Department of Defense is undergoing a re-evaluation of its probationary workforce, aligning with the President's initiative to reform the federal workforce for enhanced efficiency and productivity.


El Paso CBP seizes methamphetamine; arrests fugitives; issues penalties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Ysleta port of entry in El Paso seized 64 pounds of methamphetamine on February 14.


Border patrol agents assist in fiery car crash rescue near Sacaton

Off-duty Border Patrol agents from the Tucson Sector intervened in a car accident on state Route 187 near Sacaton, Arizona.


New Orleans man sentenced for carjacking attempt and gun possession

A New Orleans man, Warren Roland, has been sentenced for attempted carjacking and federal gun charges.


New York man sentenced to 24 years for exploiting minors online

A New York native, Tyler N. Grundstrom, has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for crimes involving the production of child pornography, coercion and enticement of minors, and cyberstalking.


Trump issues directive to safeguard American innovation from foreign exploitation

President Donald J. Trump has issued a directive aimed at safeguarding American innovation from foreign exploitation.