Sort By
Results
Ripple CEO on new Treasury Secretary Bessent: I'm confident he will 'grow US tech and crypto innovation.'
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, expressed confidence in the newly confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, highlighting his potential to provide strong leadership and support policies that promote U.S. technological and cryptocurrency...
Fmr. FCC Commissioner: Hard to give ‘much credibility’ to rail industry comments on compliance with FCC-mandated comms modernization initiative
A former commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said today that it's hard to give "much credibility" to comments by the rail industry that the industry is on schedule to comply an FCC-approved, $110 million initiative to modernize North America's rail communications systems by April 2026.
Nigerian man sentenced for defrauding US pandemic aid programs
Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, a Nigerian man residing in Canada, was sentenced to 54 months in prison for defrauding U.S. pandemic aid programs.
Ongoing challenges persist in passing comprehensive US privacy legislation
Fighting for privacy rights remains a challenging endeavor.
Lower Burrell man sentenced for fraudulent use of neighbor’s credit cards
A Lower Burrell resident has been sentenced to three years of probation for using unauthorized access devices, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Report suggests Pentagon cuts could save taxpayers over $60 billion
The Trump administration has the potential to enhance U.S. national security while saving taxpayers over $60 billion by addressing inefficiencies in Pentagon spending, according to a report released by The Quincy Institute, Stimson Center, and...
Jamaican man sentenced for running fraudulent lottery targeting US seniors
A federal judge in Charlotte has sentenced a Jamaican citizen, Antony Linton Stewart, to prison for operating a fraudulent lottery scheme based in Jamaica.
US urges ceasefire amid rising tensions in eastern DRC
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
Leader sentenced for using social media in multi-state drug trafficking operation
Joel Adrian Valencia Rosas, a 28-year-old from Lakewood, Washington, was sentenced to ten years in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that distributed drugs across multiple states.
El Salvadoran man sentenced for unlawful reentry into the US
An El Salvadoran man residing in Chelsea, Massachusetts, has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for unlawful reentry into the United States.
Greensboro lab settles false claim allegations with $850K payment
Substance Abuse Treatment Labs in Greensboro and its owner, Paul Fribush, have agreed to pay $850,000 to settle civil allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Rochester man pleads guilty in $250M child nutrition fraud case
A Rochester man, Sharmake Jama, has admitted to his involvement in a $250 million fraud scheme related to a federal child nutrition program.
Gangster Disciples member sentenced for firearm possession under Project Safe Neighborhoods
A member of the Gangster Disciples in Columbus, Georgia, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for illegal firearm possession.
Heritage Foundation suggests increased military involvement at US-Mexico border
The Heritage Foundation has released a report titled “How the President Can Use the U.S. Military to Confront the Catastrophic Threat at the Border with Mexico.” The document outlines strategies for deploying the Department of Defense to address...
Webinar to address scams targeting military consumers
Every year, military servicemembers, veterans, and their families report significant financial losses due to fraud and scams.
Rubio and Lammy discuss key global issues and strengthen US-UK relations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss several pressing global matters.
Meta enhances personalization for AI assistant across platforms
Meta AI is progressing towards becoming a highly personalized assistant, focusing on features that tailor information and recommendations to individual users.
Colombia agrees to US terms on deportations; tariffs held in reserve
The Government of Colombia has reached an agreement with the United States regarding the acceptance of Colombian nationals deported from the U.S. According to a statement from the Press Secretary, Colombia has consented to "all of President...
Hegseth discusses US-Israel ties with Netanyahu
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in an introductory call to discuss the strong relationship between the United States and Israel.
US congratulates India on Republic Day, emphasizes growing bilateral partnership
On the occasion of India's Republic Day, the United States extends its congratulations to the people of India.
US celebrates release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
The United States is celebrating the release of four Israeli hostages who were held in captivity for 477 days.
Kristi Noem confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security by US Senate
Today, the United States Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
US-Australia ties marked by anniversaries amid strong bilateral relations
On January 26, Australians will celebrate Australia Day, and the American people have extended their best wishes to them.
Blockchain lawyer: Asking 'regulators for permission to innovate' may lead to 'no innovation'
Florian Glatz, blockchain lawyer, said that when startups are required to seek regulatory approval to innovate, it stifles innovation, like the EU, which could have been a leader in this area in comparison to the U.S.
American Association of Railroads CEO: 'We will comply' with FCC-mandated Class 1 Rail communications modernization initiative
The head of the American Association of Railroads (AAR) told a U.S. House panel this week that the railroads are on schedule to comply with a Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-approved, $110 million initiative to modernize North America's rail communications systems by 2025, reallocating 900 MHz spectrum to support broadband deployment.