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Senator Cassidy raises concerns over Minnesota health data breach and state response

Senator Bill Cassidy raised concerns about a major data breach at Minnesota's Department of Human Services affecting over 300,000 people. His letter calls into question state actions taken after sensitive personal information was exposed during a cybersecurity incident.


D.C. man sentenced to 205 months for role in armed robbery spree

Tavarus Thompson has been sentenced for his role in nearly thirty armed robberies targeting D.C.-area businesses during early 2022. Authorities say Thompson brandished firearms during these crimes before being apprehended out-of-state.


A Corpus Christi man has pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse material involving a toddler following an investigation by federal authorities. He faces up to 30 years in prison when sentenced later this year. The case was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood.


Guy Cummings sentenced to 50 months for illegal firearm possession in Washington

Guy Cummings has been sentenced to over four years in prison for illegal possession of a stolen firearm after fleeing police officers in Washington's Lincoln Heights neighborhood. The sentencing follows his conviction under an initiative targeting gun violence offenders.


Chief Michael W. Banks shares updates on border security infrastructure and new Rio Grande barriers

Chief Michael W. Banks posted updates on March 30 and March 31, 2026, detailing ongoing border infrastructure projects and the deployment of new waterborne barriers in the Rio Grande Valley Sector.


Hartford men indicted in Vermont on drug and firearm charges

Two Hartford men have been indicted in Vermont on charges related to drugs and firearms following an incident near North Troy earlier this month. Authorities say large quantities of narcotics were recovered after a high-speed attempt to evade law enforcement.


CBP officers seize fentanyl and heroin at San Ysidro Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that its officers seized more than 20 pounds of fentanyl at San Ysidro Port of Entry in March—enough for millions of lethal doses—as well as three pounds of heroin hidden inside a car door. The driver faces federal charges.


Colombian national pleads guilty to burglary conspiracy targeting Asian American business owners

A Colombian national has pleaded guilty for his role in a series of coordinated burglaries targeting Asian American business owners across Oregon and Washington last fall. The case involved advanced surveillance tactics before suspects were apprehended following joint investigations by local police departments and federal agents.


Baltimore CBP officers seize 247 pounds of marijuana in four London-bound attempts at BWI

Customs officers at Baltimore Washington International Airport seized over two hundred pounds of marijuana headed for London across four recent incidents. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and warn against participating in smuggling operations.


Federal court sentences Albanian national to 25 years for international cocaine trafficking

An Albanian national has been sentenced to 25 years for leading an international cocaine smuggling ring involving thousands of kilograms shipped across continents. Authorities say coordinated law enforcement efforts disrupted sophisticated operations using ships and planned underwater drones.


Portland man charged with drug trafficking and firearm offenses after search warrant

A Portland man faces charges for alleged drug trafficking after authorities seized drugs and dozens of firearms from his home following an investigation led by federal agents. Officials emphasize that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.


Baltimore man sentenced to 78 months for distributing child sexual abuse materials

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for distributing thousands of files containing child sexual abuse material following an investigation by federal authorities. The case was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood.


Lexington man sentenced to 34 months for wire fraud and identity theft

A Lexington man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft involving funds meant for grieving families. Authorities say Ronald Jerome Woolfolk Jr., while working at a local funeral home, submitted fraudulent claims totaling almost $12,000.


US farmers expect to plant less corn and more soybean acres in 2026

U.S. farmers plan less corn but more soybeans this planting season according to USDA survey data released March 31. The Prospective Plantings report also highlights changes in wheat and cotton acreage along with updated grain stock figures.


Mexican national sentenced to five years for meth trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

A Mexican national has been sentenced to five years for trafficking methamphetamine after pleading guilty in federal court. Authorities say he distributed at least 15 kilograms of methamphetamine while living illegally in Texas. The case is part of an ongoing Homeland Security Task Force initiative.


Secretary Rubio and Portuguese Foreign Minister discuss bilateral ties and security

Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel about strong U.S.-Portugal ties. Both leaders affirmed economic, defense, and transatlantic security cooperation.


Diane J. Sabatino highlights CBP operations, traveler advice, and remembrance posts

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino posted a series of updates on March 31, 2026 regarding travel preparedness tips from CBP, law enforcement actions along the southern border, and a remembrance for a fallen technician.


Former Boston Housing Authority secretary pleads guilty to wire fraud

Helen Murray admitted in federal court that she submitted false overtime claims while working as an executive secretary at the Boston Housing Authority. Prosecutors say she collected over $72,000 through more than 100 falsified submissions between January 2023 and August 2024.


Credit monitoring company CEO pleads guilty to wire fraud in online rental scheme

Michael Brown has pleaded guilty to running an online scheme involving fake rental listings that led thousands into unwanted paid subscriptions for credit monitoring services. Prosecutors say his company earned millions through deceptive advertising targeting renters nationwide.


Air Canada Express flight strikes vehicle after landing at LaGuardia Airport

An Air Canada Express flight collided with a rescue vehicle after landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, with further updates expected from authorities.