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Mark T. Uyeda appointed acting chairman of SEC by President Trump

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that President Donald J. Trump has appointed Mark T. Uyeda as the Acting Chairman of the agency.


Existing-home sales rise by over two percent in December

Existing-home sales in the United States increased by 2.2% in December, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


Fraunces Tavern bombing remembered amid calls for Cuban accountability

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Fraunces Tavern bombing in Manhattan, a tragic event that claimed four lives and injured over fifty others.


Casper man receives concurrent sentences for transporting minor for sex

James Warren Martin, a 38-year-old resident of Casper, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for the transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.


Rubio discusses defense cooperation with Lithuanian foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys on January 24, 2025.


Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal re-entry into the US

Eulises Yobani Rafael-Garcia, a 28-year-old Mexican citizen residing in Gary, Indiana, has been sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States.


Spanaway man sentenced for leading drug ring involving fentanyl distribution

A Spanaway man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a drug distribution network in the Puget Sound region.


Honduran nationals face firearm possession charges after arrest at Charlotte hotel

A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted two Honduran nationals, Alexander Josue Viatoro-Arita, 20, and Olver Anacleto Amador-Calderon, 24.


U.S. Army soldier charged with federal sex crimes involving a minor

A U.S. Army soldier, Victor Barnett Lane, has been charged with multiple federal sex crimes involving a minor.


Española man indicted for drug trafficking following casino incident

A federal grand jury has indicted an Española man, Zacary Cipriano Lucero, on multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.


Former OSBI investigator convicted for sexual abuse of minors

A federal jury in Muskogee, Oklahoma, has convicted Jordan Francis Toyne, a former investigator with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), on three counts of sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country.


Trump's first actions receive praise from industry leaders

President Donald Trump has received commendations from various industry leaders for his initial actions in office, which they describe as fulfilling campaign promises.


Porcupine man convicted for shooting deaths; faces sentencing in April

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the conviction of McKenzie Big Crow, a 20-year-old resident of Porcupine, South Dakota.


Consumer Technology Association supports Trump's executive orders on AI

ARLINGTON, VA – Jan. 24, 2025 – Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), has expressed support for President Trump's recent executive orders concerning artificial intelligence (AI) and digital financial...


Defendants sentenced for options trading scheme involving false company rumors

Milan Patel has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a market manipulation scheme involving false rumors about publicly traded companies.


Hudson Riehle to retire from National Restaurant Association after 38 years

The National Restaurant Association has announced the upcoming retirement of Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the organization's Research and Knowledge Group.


Texas introduces major education savings accounts bill

Senator Creighton has introduced Senate Bill 2, aiming to establish Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in Texas.


Two plead guilty in $250 million federal nutrition program fraud

Two individuals have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Former CEO sentenced for failing to pay over $14 million in payroll taxes

A Bedford man, Andrew Park, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for a tax scheme involving more than $14 million in unpaid payroll taxes. U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty also ordered Park to pay restitution of $639,821.78...


AIA congratulates Pete Hegseth on becoming Secretary of Defense

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has extended congratulations to Pete Hegseth on his confirmation as the Secretary of Defense. “The Aerospace Industries Association congratulates Pete Hegseth on being confirmed...