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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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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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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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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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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced charges against 11 Wall Street firms for reported extensive recordkeeping shortcomings.
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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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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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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 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 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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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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An investment advisor based in Wellington, Fla. has been charged with insider trading by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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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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President Joseph Biden has designated Colorado Springs as the U.S. Space Command Headquarters' permanent site.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.”