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Federal charges brought against 33 alleged members tied to Kensington drug operation

At a news conference in Philadelphia, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced the indictment of 33 alleged members of the Weymouth Street Drug Trafficking Organization, accused of distributing fentanyl, heroin, crack cocaine, and cocaine in the...


Weekend Interview: Tom Switzer on How Australia Navigates Between Washington and Beijing

Nations in the Indo-Pacific are facing sharper competition with China, causing them to increase defense budgets and weigh trade opportunities against their own security.


BakerHostetler Law Partner on Binance founder's pardon: 'NO fraud, NO victims, NO criminal history'

Teresa Goody Guillén, a law partner at BakerHostetler, said that Changpeng "CZ" Zhao's pardon was related to a single compliance-related charge and emphasized that there were no victims or money laundering involved.


Two men convicted in Brooklyn court for financing ISIS using cryptocurrency

Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Abdullah At Taqi of conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), as well as conspiring to launder money.


Secretary Noem details ICE arrests of serious offenders in Minneapolis

Secretary Noem visited Minneapolis, Minnesota, to discuss recent arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the area.


White House announces details for annual Halloween celebration hosted by President Trump

On October 30, 2025, the White House will host its annual Halloween event on the South Lawn.


Cassidy criticizes AFT over handling of antisemitism concerns and leadership comments

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) for what he describes as a failure to address antisemitism within the organization.


Senators urge President Trump to press for Jimmy Lai’s release in meeting with Xi Jinping

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and over 30 bipartisan colleagues, have sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to address the case of...


Two Tulsa residents charged with sex and labor trafficking of exotic dancer

Two Cuban nationals residing in Tulsa have been charged with multiple counts related to sex and labor trafficking, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


U.S. Attorney's Office seeks death penalty for Zachary Babitz in New Mexico case

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico has announced its intention to seek the death penalty against Zachary Babitz, 39.


Trump grants two-year exemption from EPA copper smelting emissions rule

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from new federal emissions standards for certain domestic copper smelters.


Portland woman charged with assaulting federal officers during ICE arrest

A Portland woman, Temika Gardner, 40, appeared in federal court following charges of assaulting federal officers.


House Republican appropriators criticize Democrats over government shutdown impacts

House Republican Appropriators Robert Aderholt, Mark Alford, and Riley Moore have voiced concerns about the ongoing government shutdown, which they attribute to actions by Democratic leaders.


DHS deports Venezuelan gang members and violent offenders from the United States

On October 15, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported several individuals from the United States to Venezuela, including members of the Tren de Aragua gang, individuals convicted of sexual offenses, violent crimes, and theft.


Mexican nationals sentenced for drug trafficking offenses in Albuquerque

Two Mexican nationals who were in the United States illegally have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms following a drug trafficking investigation in Albuquerque.


House Energy and Commerce Committee seeks answers from NBA after sports betting indictments

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have sent a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver following recent indictments involving current and former NBA players and coaches on charges related to sports fixing and illegal gambling.


Senior Official Jeremy Lewin, who oversees foreign assistance, humanitarian affairs, and religious freedom, participated in the G7 Development Minister’s Meeting in Washington.


Merkley and Wyden urge CMS leadership to clarify Medicaid changes after Trumpcare cuts

U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to clarify how states should implement changes to Medicaid following recent Republican-led budget cuts, commonly referred to as "Trumpcare."


Senate Aging Committee leaders seek answers from HHS on foreign drug supply chain risks

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising concerns about the United States’ dependence on...


Trump grants two-year relief from EPA copper smelting rule

President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation that provides a two-year reprieve from an environmental rule affecting the primary copper smelting industry.