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OPINION: Endangered Species or Endangered Logic?
The past few months have exposed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for what it has become—a powerful weapon for thwarting human activities and taking others’ property in all but title.
Law enforcement agencies rescue trafficking victims in Wellmade flooring operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with several law enforcement agencies, conducted a federal search warrant in Bartow County, Georgia, on March 26 as part of a criminal investigation.
ICE arrests Guatemalan man convicted of attempted murder in Maryland
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Edvin Giovanni Ceron-Reyes, a 37-year-old illegal alien and Guatemalan citizen, into custody in Cumberland, Maryland.
ICE arrests Dominican national charged with serious offenses in Massachusetts
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Dominican national, Gregori Thomas Romero, in Lawrence, Massachusetts on February 1st.
ICE arrests fugitive wanted for homicide in Dominican Republic
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alongside federal partners from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have apprehended a fugitive from the Dominican Republic who was wanted for homicide.
Federal review launched on Harvard's contracts, grants amid anti-Semitism concerns
The Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates.
Department of Education urges states to expand school choice using Title I funds
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has informed chief state school officers about the flexibility available in federal formula funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to...
Supercan Bulk recalls pig ear pet treats due to Salmonella contamination
Supercan Bulk, based in Miami, Florida, has initiated a recall of one specific lot of its pet treats, Supercan Pig Ear Slivers - Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices, packaged in 500-piece 15.9 oz bags.
Railroads cite safety concerns in push to retain 900 MHz spectrum
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has filed a memorandum with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), advocating for the protection of its 900 MHz spectrum from interference and regulatory changes.
Profiles
WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Ambassador Gregory Slayton is Looking for a Just Peace in Ukraine
Ambassador Gregory Slayton, a former senior U.S. diplomat and recipient of the Distinguished Foreign Service Award, has built an eclectic career as a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, bestselling author, and humanitarian leader.
US Treasury and Justice act against Iranian drone parts procurement network
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, imposed measures against a network involved in procuring unmanned aerial vehicle components for Iran’s Qods...
Treasury emphasizes public-private partnerships in curbing Iranian threats
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the FinCEN Iran Maximum Pressure and Counter Terrorism (IMPACT) Exchange Series in Washington, reinforcing the emphasis on economic security and national security.
Former teacher sentenced to 14 years for possessing child pornography
Matthew Quaglieri, a former teacher from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, received a sentence of 14 years in prison for possessing child pornography, as announced by Timothy M. O'Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin.
Sean Kingston and mother guilty of fraud in luxury merchandise scheme
Last week, Sean Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, and his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, were convicted in Miami.
Former nanny charged with child exploitation and pornography in Northeast Ohio
A former nanny from Northeast Ohio is facing serious charges related to child exploitation.
Baltimore County business owner sentenced for bribery in federal court
Wayne I. Kacher, Jr., a 52-year-old business owner from Harford County, Maryland, has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher issued the sentence following Kacher's conviction for conspiracy,...
FTC takes actions to combat business and government impersonation scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced actions to safeguard consumers from impersonation scams following the implementation of the Government and Business Impersonation Rule in April 2024.
Texas man sentenced for identity fraud and wire fraud scheme
A Houston resident has been sentenced to three years of federal probation and ordered to pay restitution for his involvement in a scheme involving the unlawful possession of another person's identification.
Maryland man sentenced to 87 months for COVID-19 unemployment fraud
A Maryland man, Michael Cooley, Jr., also known as “Micheal Cooley Jr.,” “5Micmusik,” and “Michael White,” has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the Maryland Department of Labor and California...
U.S. pursues fraud case against Vohra Wound Physicians for alleged Medicare false claims
The United States government has initiated legal action under the False Claims Act against Vohra Wound Physicians Management LLC and its founder, Dr. Ameet Vohra.
Oneida County man receives 10-year sentence for drug, firearm offenses
Leshawn Thomas, a 34-year-old resident of Clayville, New York, received a sentence of 120 months in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.
Joseph C. Murphy named interim U.S. Attorney for Western District of Tennessee
Assistant United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.
North Carolina man sentenced to seven years for drug and firearms offenses
John Calvin Moore, a 58-year-old from North Carolina, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison following charges related to drug possession and firearm offenses.
United States Attorney’s Office marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with local events
DETROIT, MI – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, in collaboration with the Detroit Crime Victims’ Action Team, will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6-12, 2025.
Oklahoma City man sentenced to 92 months for mail theft and witness tampering
Donald Eugene Cooks, a 50-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 92 months of incarceration in federal prison.