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United States congratulates Kuwait on National Day and highlights strong bilateral ties

On February 25, 2026, the United States extended congratulations to Kuwait on its National Day and Liberation Day.


Regional governments issue joint condemnation after Iranian missile and drone attacks

The United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have issued a joint statement condemning recent missile and drone attacks carried out by Iran across several countries in the region.


Maryland man charged with distributing child pornography

A Maryland resident, Frank Olivarria, 35, has been charged with distributing child pornography, according to a complaint unsealed in U.S. District Court.


Utah man sentenced for role in multimillion-dollar dietary supplement fraud

A Utah resident has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his role in a fraudulent scheme involving dietary supplements and money laundering. U.S. District Court Judge David Barlow handed down the sentence to Phillip Gannuscia, 55,...


Secretary Rubio reaffirms U.S. support for Turkey in call with Foreign Minister Fidan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to address recent events in Iran and the broader Middle East.


New Hampshire man receives federal prison sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

Walter Norton, a 46-year-old resident of Atkinson, New Hampshire, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.


Caastle founder pleads guilty in $300 million investor fraud case

Christine Hunsicker, founder and former CEO of CaaStle Inc., pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud related to a scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors out of nearly $300 million.


Four receive sentences after FBI probe into Macon drug trafficking ring

Four individuals have been sentenced to prison following the FBI's Operation Mobile Order, which targeted an armed drug trafficking network in Macon, Georgia.


FAA revokes StarFlite Aviation certificate over falsified pilot training records

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation, a Houston-based operator, citing concerns over falsified pilot training records and unqualified management personnel.


Henryetta man pleads guilty to federal charge over threatening communication

Jason Mance Van Orsdol, 47, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of transmitting threatening communications across state lines.


Lebanon man receives over 11 years in prison for drug and firearm charges

A Lebanon County resident, Angel Lopez-Guzman, 38, has been sentenced to 138 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


FTC hosts roundtable on scams impacting older adults during consumer protection week

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is organizing a webinar focused on scams targeting older adults.


U.S. Treasury sanctions exploit brokers tied to theft of government cyber tools

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk and his company, Matrix LLC, which operates as Operation Zero.


U.S. Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting Iranian shadow fleet and weapons networks

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions against more than 30 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to Iran’s petroleum sales and its ballistic missile and advanced conventional...


U.S. Treasury sanctions five top Nicaraguan officials supporting Ortega-Murillo government

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on five senior officials in Nicaragua, targeting those leading financial, communications, and military agencies that support the Murillo-Ortega...


Foreign ownership of US securities rises to over $35 trillion by mid-2025

Preliminary data from the June 2025 annual survey on foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities has been released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Board of Governors of...


Best in American Living Awards showcase new trends for residential design

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of its 2025 Best in American Living Awards at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.


NAR responds to State of the Union address on housing priorities

Following President Trump's State of the Union address, Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), commented on the focus given to housing issues.


Education department forms new partnerships with State Dept., HHS

The U.S. Department of Education has announced two new interagency agreements aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy in education and shifting more control to states.


Tucson man indicted for shooting at border patrol helicopter

A federal grand jury in Tucson has indicted Patrick Gary Schlegel, 34, of Tucson, Arizona, on five counts including attempted murder of a federal officer.