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U.S. military and related branches escalate efforts in Hawaii, amid devastating wildfires, deploying support and resources as the death toll approaches 100.
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Hamdani: 'The victims in this case were devastated, financially and otherwise'
MD Azad has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for leading a fraud ring that targeted elderly victims across the United States and elsewhere.
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Judge revokes FTX founder's bail
A judge has revoked the bail of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Judge Lewis Kaplan said he found "probable cause to believe" the former crypto mogul "tried to tamper with witnesses at least twice."
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Combs: 'DEBT Box and its principals lied to investors about virtually every material aspect of their unregistered offering of securities'
In order to stop a fraudulent crypto asset scheme involving 18 defendants, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission successfully obtained emergency relief against a company based in Utah.
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Grewal: Compliance with federal securities laws 'is essential to investor protection and well-functioning markets'
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced charges against 11 Wall Street firms for reported extensive recordkeeping shortcomings.
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Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi write to FCC concerning potential PRC control of 'cellular connectivity modules'
A letter from Congressmen Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently raised concern about a potential security threat from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), according to a press release. The letter explains the power of "cellular connectivity modules" and the PRC’s involvement in their industry today.
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Sherman: 'Maintaining a highly skilled cyber workforce is vital to protecting our nation against global cyber threats'
The Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Hon. John Sherman unveiled the 2023-27 Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, aiming to cultivate a skilled, adaptable cyber workforce to counter escalating digital threats effectively.
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Grossman: 'The United States will aggressively investigate and prosecute' military members for espionage
A U.S. Navy sailor stationed at Naval Base San Diego has been arrested on espionage charges for conspiring to send sensitive national defense information to an intelligence officer working for China.
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Panini: 'Panini has suffered competitive injury in the Relevant Markets and an injury of the type that the antitrust laws were intended to prevent'
Panini America has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fanatics, alleging monopolistic practices in the trading card industry. Panini claims Fanatics' exclusive licensing deals have created a damaging monopoly across multiple leagues.
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Former Homeland Security secretary: 'Today's border crisis is preventable'
Former Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf recently warned of the expanding impact of the border crisis, revealing a surge in illegal border crossings, fentanyl-related deaths and human trafficking, with Montana emerging as a focal point, according to a press release.
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Garland: 'Americans deserve to live free from the fear of hate-fueled violence'
A federal jury in Pittsburgh unanimously recommended a death sentence Aug. 2 for a Pennsylvania man found guilty of killing 11 congregants at the Tree of Life Synagogue in October 2018.
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Grewal: SEC alleges Florida man 'is a serial insider trader whose conduct merits the stiffest penalties available to the Commission'
An investment advisor based in Wellington, Fla. has been charged with insider trading by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Gaspard: 'The justice system is now staring Donald Trump directly in the eye'
In a significant development, former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges for his alleged role in the attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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Ryder: 'Locating Headquarters U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs ultimately ensures peak readiness in the space domain'
President Joseph Biden has designated Colorado Springs as the U.S. Space Command Headquarters' permanent site.
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Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi: 'It is unconscionable for any U.S. company to profit from investments that fuel the military advancement' of China
U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., wrote to BlackRock and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), accusing them of using American investment dollars to fund CCP-supporting companies.
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Austin: 'America also has a sacred responsibility to take care of our Korean War veterans'
On the 70th National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin commemorated the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement that brought an end to the Korean War in 1953.
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Simonton: 'Prosecuting these worst-of-the-worst offenders not only holds them accountable for past wrongs, but it also prevents them from committing future crimes'
Fifteen people were arrested in a large-scale gun and drug bust in Dallas, Texas, after a two-year investigation involving more than 200 officers and agents from various law enforcement agencies.
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Ison: 'Our country proudly celebrates those who immigrate to the United States and work hard to meet the citizenship requirements'
Dr. Muhammad S. Awaisi, a medical doctor from Pontiac, Mich., was convicted by a federal jury on five charges related to a scheme in which he created fraudulent medical documentation to help immigrants obtain U.S. citizenship.
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Mace: DOD's failed travel system implementation 'appears to be rooted in broader management dysfunction'
The House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation recently scrutinized the Department of Defense (DOD) for its failed effort to replace its antiquated travel system.
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Austin: 'Four highly decorated naval officers have extensive operational and command experience'
President Joe Biden has selected four military officers to take on “key roles” to ensure the United States military and U.S. Navy “remain the most powerful and capable forces in the world.”
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