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Sessions announces hearing to review USPS operations with key stakeholders

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions has announced a hearing to examine the operations of the United States Postal Service (USPS) from the perspective of key stakeholders.


U.S. Attorney highlights efforts during Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Alison J. Ramsdell, U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota, is acknowledging June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month alongside federal, state, tribal, and local advocates.


Pine Ridge man and Rapid City woman sentenced for drug trafficking

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of two individuals from South Dakota for drug trafficking.


Fort Worth initiative results in arrests for firearms and drug offenses

Following a two-month initiative called "Operation Showdown," 76 individuals have been arrested in Fort Worth, Texas, for firearms and drug offenses.


Two men sentenced for trafficking firearms into Mexico for CJNG

Two individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in attempting to traffic firearms into Mexico for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Kings Mountain man sentenced for possession of ghost gun

Phillip Leon Leggett, a 30-year-old resident of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 102 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


San Diego manager admits to hiring undocumented workers; receives probation

John Washburn, the general manager of San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings in El Cajon, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to hiring undocumented immigrants.


Two men charged with defrauding elderly residents in Northeast Ohio

A federal grand jury has indicted two men on charges of defrauding elderly residents in Northeast Ohio, amounting to thousands of dollars.


Lee County man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession

A Lee County man, Curtis Phillips, aged 45, has been sentenced to 360 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves.


St. Louis County woman pleads guilty in million-dollar romance fraud scheme

A St. Louis County woman has admitted to her involvement in a Nigerian online fraud scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $1 million.


USDA announces plan against New World screwworm with support from Senator Boozman

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has expressed his support for a new initiative announced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.


Venezuelan national charged with attempted murder of federal officer

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced charges against Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, a 30-year-old Venezuelan national residing illegally in Bellevue, Nebraska.


Federal court sentences ten for bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks

Ten individuals have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a bank fraud and identity theft scheme.


Api responds to Senate Finance Committee's 2025 reconciliation bill proposal

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has responded to the Senate Finance Committee's release of its proposed markup of the 2025 reconciliation bill.


Energy groups push for new five-year offshore leasing program

The American Petroleum Institute, along with over 100 energy trade groups, has called on the Department of the Interior to establish a new five-year offshore leasing program.


Api responds to epa’s proposed renewable fuel standard

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has responded to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard "Set 2" rule.


Heritage Foundation supports Trump's decision against California's electric vehicle mandate

The Heritage Foundation has expressed approval of President Donald J. Trump's recent decision to terminate California's electric vehicle (EV) mandate.


G7 summit seen as opportunity for US-Canada energy cooperation

Energy experts from The Heritage Foundation and the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) have urged leaders from the United States and Canada to leverage the upcoming G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, to reinforce their shared energy objectives.


DOGE cites cutting 1,700 unused plans in savings report

The Department of Government Efficiency announced on X that the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have eliminated approximately 1,700 unused phone plans and licenses, resulting in annual savings...


DOGE targets student aid fraud costing over $1 billion annually

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on the social media platform X that it is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Education to implement identity checks and technological measures aimed at reducing federal student aid...