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Cbp seizes $433k in methamphetamine at laredo port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $433,000 during an inspection at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge on August 9.


CBP seizes over $600K in cocaine at Texas-Mexico border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge have seized an estimated $647,000 worth of cocaine that was hidden inside a vehicle.


Cbp seizes illegal firearm at Alexandria Bay port; convicted felon arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry arrested a 62-year-old Kentucky man after discovering an illegally possessed firearm during a secondary inspection on August 8.


CBP invites recently retired officers and AMO agents back as reemployed annuitants

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a reemployment program for former CBP officers and Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents who retired between July 2020 and July 2024.


ICE arrests individuals convicted of serious crimes during August weekend operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a series of arrests on August 9 and 10, 2025, targeting individuals described as high-priority criminal illegal aliens.


Trump administration commissions first new arctic icebreaker for coast guard since 2000

The U.S. Coast Guard has commissioned the USCGC Storis, the nation’s first new polar icebreaker in 25 years, during a ceremony in Juneau, Alaska.


Secretary Noem responds to sentencing in Rachel Morin case

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a statement following the sentencing of Victor Martinez-Hernandez, who was convicted for the 2023 murder of Rachel Morin in Maryland.


House Judiciary Committee seeks input from major sports leagues on broadcast blackouts

The House Judiciary Committee has requested briefings from the leaders of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues regarding their roles in sports broadcasting markets and the use of "blackout" exemptions.


State Rep. Weldon: U.S. needs 'a policy response that balances the scales' with China

Representative Ryan Weldon of Iowa has expressed support for Congressman Zach Nunn's Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Subsidies Act, which aims to create a more level playing field between American and Chinese companies.


Former Missouri corrections employee sentenced for smuggling drugs into state prison

A former electronics technician at the Eastern Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Missouri, has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for smuggling drugs and other contraband into the facility.


Third defendant sentenced in Cedar City gun store burglary

Darrell Glenn DeVoge, a 50-year-old resident of Cedar City, Utah, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for stealing firearms from a licensed dealer.


Browning man pleads not guilty to manslaughter and gun charges in federal court

A Browning resident, Treyson Lee Sharp, 21, was arraigned in federal court in Great Falls on charges of involuntary manslaughter and possession of an unregistered firearm. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the arraignment.


Donald J. Trump criticizes museums and court delay of Arizona copper mine

On August 19, 2025, Donald J. Trump used Truth Social to criticize U.S. museums for their focus on historical injustices and condemned a court decision delaying the Resolution Copper mine project in Arizona.


Shalimar man pleads guilty to federal firearm charges as part of DOJ operation

Zackery Chase Brunson, a 33-year-old resident of Shalimar, Florida, has pleaded guilty to possessing firearms as a convicted felon.


President issues message recognizing employer support for National Guard & Reserve

Since before the founding of the United States, the National Guard and Reserve have played a central role in national defense.


Waterloo man sentenced to five years for role in marijuana distribution conspiracy

A Waterloo man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a drug conspiracy.


Donald J. Trump cites historic low border numbers in August social media posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple updates on August 19, 2025, including claims about record-low border crossings in Texas according to U.S. Border Patrol data.


Coos County man sentenced to federal prison for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor

A North Bend man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to sexually exploit a minor using Facebook Messenger, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.


Michigan man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution charges

Adrian Demetrius Ludaway, 35, of Wayne, Michigan, pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing fentanyl and a mixture containing methamphetamine.


Benton man indicted for methamphetamine distribution in Columbia County

A Benton resident, Anthony Devine, 35, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of methamphetamine distribution.