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Montana Violent Offender Task Force marks two decades with warrant closure milestone

The U.S. Marshals Service Montana Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration in Billings.

Migrant dies from heat-related injuries after crossing US border

On July 16, 2024, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) apprehended a male and female undocumented noncitizen near Topawa, Arizona.

Lee Fang: 'The next fight over censorship could be against the banks'

Lee Fang, an investigative journalist, said that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) proposed rule to prevent debunking and speech policing by financial institutions could spark a new front in the fight against censorship.

U.S. Rep. Greene: 'Mexican cartels currently use the Gulf of Mexico to traffic humans, drugs, weapons'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced the introduction of legislation to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into US

A Guatemalan resident has been sentenced in a federal court for illegal reentry into the United States.

Department addresses violations with agreements from Perdue Farms & staffing agency

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with Perdue Farms Inc. and secured a separate consent judgment against staffing agency Staff Management Solutions LLC, also known as SMX, to address child labor violations at Perdue's poultry...

Survey reveals tech use concerns in K-12 education

Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) released a survey highlighting the widespread use of advanced technologies in K-12 schools.

Guam man sentenced for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

Jesse Fegurgur Belen, a 46-year-old resident of Dededo, Guam, has been sentenced to 105 months in federal prison for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Lynn man pleads guilty in large-scale drug trafficking case

A Lynn resident, Sebastien Bejin, also known as "Bash," has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Boston for his involvement in a significant drug trafficking organization operating on the North Shore of Massachusetts.

CoreWeave partners with IBM on NVIDIA-powered supercomputer for Granite model training

CoreWeave has announced its partnership with IBM to deliver an AI supercomputer equipped with NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip-enabled systems.

Farmers union backs lawsuit against John Deere over repair restrictions

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed strong support for a lawsuit initiated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of Minnesota and Illinois against John Deere & Co.

Little Caesars franchisee fined $26K for child labor violations

A Little Caesars restaurant in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been found to have violated federal child labor laws by employing minors inappropriately.

US-Australia defense leaders discuss enhanced security cooperation

Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory held a meeting with Australian Secretary of Defence Gregory Moriarty at the Pentagon.

Treasury recovers $31M in improper payments using SSA death data

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the prevention and recovery of over $31 million in fraudulent and improper payments through a five-month pilot program using the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Full Death Master File.

Dominican man sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

A Dominican man has been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported.

Federal grand jury indicts three in multimillion-dollar book publishing scam

A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals in connection with a scheme that defrauded elderly authors across the United States of nearly $44 million.

Undocumented woman sentenced for voting fraud using stolen identity

An undocumented individual has been sentenced to five years in prison for identity fraud and related offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Joseph R. Wysowaty, Resident Agent in Charge of the U.S. State Department’s...

DHS launches PSA campaign with NFL and NASCAR against online child exploitation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) to raise awareness about online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).

Harris addresses MLK Day breakfast at National Action Network event

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the National Action Network’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr.

US expands sanctions on over 250 enablers supporting Russian military activities

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting over 250 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

House Judiciary Committee releases DOJ official transcripts on Hunter Biden probe

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has released transcripts from interviews with several Department of Justice officials, including Special Counsel David Weiss and Former Assistant US Attorney Lesley Wolf.

Court upholds fair use of floorplans by realtors

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has announced a significant legal victory following a unanimous decision by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Phoenix man sentenced for drug distribution using postal service

Lorenzo Antonio Santillan-Solis, a 28-year-old resident of Phoenix, Arizona, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine.

US-Nigeria talks focus on key partnerships and strategic interests

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell engaged in a conversation with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.

Sen. Lummis on OCP 2.0: Allegations of recent FDIC attacks against digital asset companies 'are bone-chilling'

Senator Cynthia Lummis has called for an investigation into allegations of recent attacks on digital asset companies by staff at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).