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USDA urged to reform Tennessee Walking Horse competition inspections
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has expressed support for the findings of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspector General review concerning inspections at Tennessee Walking Horse competitions.
Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty in jury bribery scheme
Abdiaziz Farah, previously convicted of fraud in the Feeding Our Future trial, has entered a guilty plea for attempting to bribe a juror in the same case.
Co-defendants plead guilty in Washington D.C. carjackings
Erick Alvarenga, 19, and Malik Kearney, 20, both residents of Washington D.C., have pleaded guilty to charges related to two carjackings that occurred in December 2024 and January 2025.
Former CEO sentenced for insider trading using Rule 10b5-1 plans
The former CEO and chairman of Ontrak Inc., a publicly traded health care company based in Miami, Florida, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for insider trading.
FTC takes action against Ascend Ecom over deceptive business practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a proposed court order against Ascend Ecom and its owners, William Michael Basta and Jeremy Kenneth Leung.
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Older Americans Act reintroduced in Senate for renewal through fiscal year 2030
The reintroduction of the Older Americans Act (OAA) was announced by U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, along with Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Bill...
Blueacorn founder convicted for role in multimillion-dollar PPP fraud scheme
A federal jury has convicted Stephanie Hockridge, founder of the lender service provider Blueacorn, for her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently acquire millions of dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Two men sentenced for drug trafficking offenses involving methamphetamine
COVINGTON, Ky. – Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in drug trafficking offenses involving methamphetamine.
Fort Mill man receives federal sentence for illegal firearm possession
Cederick Dion Dixon, a 38-year-old resident of Fort Mill, has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.
Cms finalizes new rule on marketplace integrity and affordability
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule."
CMS finalizes rule lowering health insurance premiums by addressing improper ACA enrollments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a significant rule aimed at reducing individual health insurance premiums by about 5% on average.
Agreement with Texas aims to speed up infrastructure projects
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced an agreement between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) aimed at expediting infrastructure projects in Texas.
Sabores Fit Bakery recalls mousse desserts over undeclared allergens
Sabores Fit Bakery, based in Kissimmee, Florida, has announced a recall of its mousse desserts due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
International Foodsource recalls dark chocolate nonpareils over undeclared milk allergy risk
International Foodsource, LLC, based in Randolph, New Jersey, has announced a recall of 10 oz packages of Southeastern Grocers Dark Chocolate Nonpareils.
CDC advisory committee to meet following leadership changes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is set to convene on June 25-26, 2025, at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lipari Foods recalls dark chocolate nonpareils due to undeclared milk
Lipari Foods, based in Warren, Michigan, has announced a recall of its 14-ounce packages of JLM Branded "Dark Chocolate Nonpareils" due to the potential presence of undeclared milk.
Medtech recalls cough syrup over microbial contamination concerns
Medtech Products Inc., a subsidiary of Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., has announced a voluntary recall of five lots of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup.
Recall issued by Weaver Nut for undeclared milk in chocolates
Weaver Nut Company, Inc. has initiated a recall of specific chocolate products due to the potential presence of undeclared milk allergens.
CDC issues alert on Listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo meals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert concerning a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections.
Presidential message marks 80th anniversary of Battle of Okinawa
On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, a presidential message was released to commemorate the historic event that took place during World War II.
U.S. Treasury sanctions entities linked to Iran's defense procurement
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against one individual, eight entities, and one vessel for their involvement in procuring sensitive machinery for Iran’s defense industry.
U.S. Treasury imposes largest sanctions against Iran-backed Houthi network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced its largest action to date against Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, a group backed by Iran.
Treasury announces key senior appointments including counselor to secretary
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced new appointments for senior roles at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Treasury outlines guiding principles for Bank Secrecy Act modernization
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender addressed the 62nd Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG) plenary meeting organized by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in Washington.
U.S. sanctions five leaders of violent Mexican cartel under counterterrorism authorities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned five leaders of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a violent cartel involved in trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.