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CBP deploys special teams for security at Super Bowl LIX

On Super Bowl Sunday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deployed several specialized teams to ensure security at the event in New Orleans.


Rubio discusses regional security with Argentina's foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Argentina's Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein.


Rubio discusses Middle East issues with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on February 10, 2025.


Man sentenced for trafficking over eight kilograms of methamphetamine

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Nicolas Garcia Hernandez, a 27-year-old from Shelbyville, Tennessee, to 11 years and 3 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Trump declares February 9th as first-ever Gulf of America Day

Today marks the first Gulf of America Day, recognized on February 9, 2025.


Postal worker indicted for alleged mail theft in New Orleans

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Kanisha Florence, a 28-year-old resident of New Orleans, for mail theft by a postal employee.


Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into the United States

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Feliciano Solano-Olea, a 42-year-old Mexican national, has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.


New Orleans man sentenced for car theft and drug violations

Mervyn Lucas, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 75 months in prison on February 6, 2025. U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon also ordered three years of supervised release and a $300 mandatory special assessment fee following...


Weekend Interview: Chris Mitchell is on a Mission to Uncover the Truth in Israel

Chris Mitchell has spent over three decades as a journalist, reporting on Israel and the Middle East for CBN News. As the host of Jerusalem Dateline, he provides firsthand accounts of historical events and critical developments in the region. Since joining CBN News in 1992, he has interviewed personalities from foreign dignitaries to Israeli and Christian leaders, developing insights into the challenges and triumphs of Israel.


Chairman of FDIC on crypto debanking: Crypto 'requests from these banks were almost universally met with resistance'

Travis Hill, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), said that the agency's supervision of crypto-related banking activities systematically discouraged institutions from progressing.


WSPN CEO: 'It is essential Congress reforms banking supervisory practices'

Austin Campbell, the CEO of WSPN, said that banking regulation requires reform to become clearer and more transparent to prevent further industries from being targeted by debanking.


Sen. Warren to crypto executive: 'I don’t think for a second that you should be locked out of our banking system'

Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren expressed her belief that it was inappropriate for banks to deny services to Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley and other participants in the cryptocurrency industry.


Coinbase Chief Legal Officer on debanking: 'While crypto is the current target, any legal American industry could be next'

Paul Grewal, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, said that without reforms, any industry could become a target of debanking efforts.


House leaders back Trump's strategy on Iran with maximum pressure

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert, and Vice Chair and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart have expressed their support for...


Rapid City man convicted on multiple counts of sexual and child abuse

A jury in Rapid City, South Dakota, has found Victor Dominquez guilty of multiple charges, including one count of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor, five counts of abusive sexual contact, and two counts of felony child abuse.


Sweepstakes scam leads to prison sentence for Fabrisio Arias

Fabrisio Arias has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in an international scam that targeted elderly individuals with false promises of sweepstakes winnings. U.S. District Judge Jinsook Ohta also ordered Arias to pay...


Chris Wright confirmed as new Secretary of Energy

Chris Wright has been confirmed as the 17th Secretary of the Department of Energy, following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump.


Press Secretary highlights economic concerns in response to January's jobs report

The latest jobs report has prompted a statement from the Press Secretary, highlighting concerns about the state of the economy under President Biden.


Man pleads guilty in armed robberies linked to Facebook Marketplace

Elijah Porter, a 20-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has entered a guilty plea in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for charges stemming from two armed robberies that occurred in 2023.


Logan County doctor found guilty of drug distribution charges

After a four-day trial, a federal jury in Charleston, West Virginia, found Brian McDevitt, D.O., guilty of distributing controlled substances outside the scope of professional practice.