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CDC updates childhood immunization schedule after presidential directive

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced updates to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule following a directive from President Trump.


District of Arizona files immigration charges against over 130 individuals during enforcement week

During the week of December 27, 2025, through January 2, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 135 individuals with immigration-related crimes.


Federal inmate recaptured in Broward after escape leads to multistate manhunt

A federal inmate who escaped from a Georgia jail was captured in Broward County, Florida, following a multi-agency law enforcement effort.


Auburn man pleads guilty to hate crime attack on King County Metro bus

A 24-year-old man from Auburn, Washington, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to a hate crime involving bodily injury and the use of a dangerous weapon.


Tampa man pleads guilty to threatening U.S. congresswoman and family

A Tampa resident has pleaded guilty to transmitting a threat to harm a member of the United States House of Representatives.


Four indicted for alleged New Year's Eve bombing plot targeting Southern California

A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has indicted four individuals associated with an anti-capitalist and anti-government group for allegedly planning to carry out bombings in Southern California on New Year’s Eve.


Glenn Beck on autonomous service limits: 'Waymo has stopped all rides in downtown Los Angeles'

Glenn Beck, political commentator and co-founder of Blaze Media, has raised concerns about the limitations of autonomous-vehicle (AV) services, particularly in downtown Los Angeles.


West Yarmouth man pleads guilty to embezzling funds from local labor union

A former employee of Barnstable County has admitted to embezzling funds from a local labor union.


Ukrainian man pleads guilty in Brooklyn federal court over international ransomware attacks

Artem Stryzhak, a Ukrainian national, pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to conspiracy to commit fraud and related activity involving computers.


Kansas man sentenced to probation for assaulting airline crew member

A Kansas man has been sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay a $500 fine for assaulting a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight last year.


Former Eastside broker convicted in multi-million dollar real estate investment fraud

A former real estate broker was convicted in U.S. District Court in Seattle for her role in a scheme that defrauded Washington investors of more than $2 million, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd.


KeyBank settles $7.7 million claim over fraudulent PPP loan forgiveness

KeyBank National Association, based in Cleveland, Ohio, has agreed to pay $7.7 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting forgiveness requests for fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.


No Kid Hungry Virginia director: Amazon home deliveries bridge 'critical gap between children and nutritious meals’

Sarah Steely, director of No Kid Hungry Virginia, said that Amazon's free home delivery service assists in reaching more children in rural counties with meals during the summer months when school is not in session.


Middle District of Florida marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month with new initiatives

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida (USAO-MDFL) has announced its participation in National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, joining efforts with the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) to combat...


Amazon renews food access initiative through 2028 after delivering 60 million free meals, aligning with restored federal food efforts

Amazon announced in a news release that it has delivered more than 60 million free meals from food banks to families across the United States and United Kingdom.


Political commentator Mannarino on lawsuit abuse: ‘Predatory litigation costs American families $4,200 a year’

Joey Mannarino, a political commentator, has expressed concerns over predatory litigation funding, which he claims is leading to hidden costs for families and small businesses.


Waymo’s D.C. expansion faces parental concern after school-bus probe

Waymo is under a preliminary investigation involving 2,000 of its self-driving vehicles.


Uber Senior Director on RICO Case Filing: 'That kind of legal abuse drives up prices'

Adam Blinick, Senior Director of U.S. & Canada Policy & Communications for Uber Technologies, Inc., said that Uber is pursuing civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) cases to deter alleged fraud related to injury claims on its...


ASCE says Congress, led by Rep. Graves, drafting new transportation bill

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced that Congress, under the leadership of Representative Sam Graves and the House Transportation Committee, is in the process of drafting the next federal surface transportation...


APCIA supports new bill targeting frivolous lawsuits

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has announced its endorsement of the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R.5258).