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Rwandan man charged in NY for hiding genocide involvement from U.S. authorities

An ongoing investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has led to charges against a Rwandan man accused of obscuring his involvement in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

ICE and Federal Police of Brazil announce expanded partnership to fight transnational crime

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, has announced the expansion of its partnership with the Federal Police of Brazil to combat transnational crime.

ICE detains convicted murderer in New York for deportation proceedings

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out the arrest of Noel Hernandez Leon, a 50-year-old man from Mexico, on April 17.

Department of Labor seeks input from Houston contractors for wage rate survey

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is seeking input from employers and stakeholders in the Southeast Texas building and heavy construction sectors to help set accurate prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.

Farm Bureau seeks changes in WOTUS rule following Supreme Court decision

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has called for amendments to the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule to align it with the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA, which demands clearer water regulations.

Rep. GT Thompson receives second Golden Plow award from American Farm Bureau

The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, has awarded House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-PA) the Golden Plow award.

AIA supports defense acquisition reform efforts by Trump Administration

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has expressed support for President Trump's recent Executive Order, which instructs the Secretary of Defense to devise a plan for reforming the defense acquisition system and reviewing...

AIA supports executive order on foreign military sales reform

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed approval for President Trump's Executive Order aimed at reforming the foreign military sales (FMS) process.

AIA supports executive order on federal acquisition reform

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order aimed at reforming the federal acquisition regulation, known as FAR.

AIA supports $150 billion investment in defense priorities

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has expressed support for new legislation introduced by the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.

Brownsville police detain fugitive at international bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry recently detained a fugitive at the Gateway International Bridge who had an outstanding warrant related to a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

CBP seizes counterfeit cigarettes worth $729,000 at Laredo Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes valued over $729,000 at the Laredo Port of Entry.

CBP officers seize over $1 million in cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility have seized cocaine valued at over $1 million.

Sid Miller supports USDA's appeal to Mexico over screwworm threat

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed support for U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in addressing the New World Screwworm threat.

U.S. Treasury targets vessels aiding Houthi oil shipments

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced action against three vessels and their owners for allegedly supporting the Houthi group in Yemen.

ICE Boston arrests Brazilian fugitive convicted of murder

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has apprehended a Brazilian fugitive in Milford, Massachusetts.

ICE arrests Ecuadorian national involved in daughter's abuse

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Ecuadorian national Marcia Lorena Bueno Guartatanga into custody on May 1 in New York City.

ICE targets EBT fraud with large-scale operation resulting in multiple arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service and other federal, state, and local partners, executed a significant operation on May 1 and 2 targeting ATM locations known for fraudulent electronic...

Baton Rouge man sentenced to 57 months for child pornography possession

Acting United States Attorney April M. Leon has announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced James S. Burland, a 70-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 57 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

Kanawha County resident pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief funds fraud

Krista Marie Menchaca, a 32-year-old resident of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, has admitted to receiving stolen funds as part of a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.

Kanawha County man sentenced for gun crime and supervised release violation

Eddie Wayne Chapman Jr., a 39-year-old resident of St. Albans, has been sentenced to five years and ten months in prison, in addition to three years of supervised release.

Trump reflects on first 100 days in recent posts

Donald J. Trump utilized Truth Social on April 30, 2025, to communicate significant insights from a Cabinet meeting regarding the first 100 days.

Athens tax preparer sentenced for $3.5 million COVID-19 fraud scheme

A tax preparer from Athens, Georgia, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for her involvement in filing over $3.5 million in fraudulent tax returns.

Honduras, Guatemala nationals sentenced for methamphetamine distribution in Laredo case

Two individuals from Central America received sentences for distributing methamphetamine in the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Altoona man sentenced for transporting child exploitation material

A man from Altoona, Pennsylvania, received a sentence of six-and-a-half years in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release, for transporting and possessing materials that depicted the sexual exploitation of a minor.