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Five men charged with multi-state refund fraud scheme exploiting payment processors

Five men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Miami for their alleged involvement in a nationwide fraud and money laundering scheme that targeted payment processors and financial technology systems.


Two Mexican nationals charged after assault on border patrol agent during transport

Two Mexican nationals have been charged with assaulting a federal officer after an incident involving a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Houston.


Mexican national pleads guilty in Laredo drug smuggling case involving family vehicle

A Mexican citizen has pleaded guilty to conspiring to import fentanyl and cocaine into the United States, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Pensacola man indicted on federal drug and firearm charges

Marcel Kamill Mickles, a 49-year-old resident of Pensacola, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on several charges, including possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug...


Senator Ted Cruz introduces bill aiming at flexible regulation for U.S.-led artificial intelligence

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has published an op-ed in RealClearWorld arguing that the United States must secure its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure that AI development is guided by western values...


Justice Department seeks to revoke citizenship over alleged immigration fraud

The Department of Justice has filed a civil denaturalization complaint against Gurdev Singh Sohal, also known as Dev Singh and Boota Singh Sundu.


Puerto Rican bank chairman pleads guilty in $13 million wire fraud case

Juan Francisco Ramirez, the former chairman of the board at Nodus International Bank in Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty on September 22 to his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy that resulted in losses exceeding $13.6 million and led to the bank’s...


Eleven indicted for alleged involvement in multi-state cocaine trafficking operation

A federal indictment has charged eleven individuals, including a California resident and three people from the St. Louis area, with participating in a large-scale cocaine distribution conspiracy.


Owner of Oregon restaurant pleads guilty to laundering Covid relief loan

Bryan Ochoa Diaz, a 32-year-old resident of Tigard, Oregon, pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in federal court related to the misuse of Covid relief funds.


Houston man indicted on federal charges for two violent carjackings

A Houston man, Jose Antonio Infante, age 22, is facing federal charges for his alleged involvement in two carjackings, one of which resulted in a victim being shot.


U.S., GCC leaders discuss regional crises at ministerial meeting

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, along with foreign ministers from the Gulf region, to discuss ongoing regional...


Eagle Butte man receives seven-year federal prison sentence for child abuse and assault

A man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for child abuse and assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentence to Richard Hale, Jr., age 36, on September...


Baltimore man convicted for illegal possession of firearm by felon

A Baltimore man, David Funderburk, 47, was convicted by a federal jury for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Guatemalan national sentenced to prison for unlawful reentry after removal

A Guatemalan national, Mateo Ramos-Perez, was sentenced to 11 months in prison for unlawfully reentering the United States after having been previously removed.


White House announces increased fees and restrictions on H-1B visa program

President Trump has signed a proclamation that raises the fee for new H-1B visa petitions to $100,000 and imposes additional restrictions on certain nonimmigrant workers.


The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of over $1.5 billion in grants aimed at combating opioid addiction.


DHS proposes changes to H-1B visa selection process

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a proposed rule aimed at altering the selection process for H-1B visa applicants.


EPA's renewable fuel proposal receives support from farm bureau

The American Farm Bureau Federation has expressed support for a recent proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning renewable fuel production.


Rubio's new health strategy aims to reshape U.S.-Africa relations

The Heritage Foundation has expressed approval of recent efforts by the Trump administration to reform foreign aid practices.


Heritage Foundation unveils tribute to late conservative leader Charlie Kirk

The Heritage Foundation has revealed a large banner on its Washington, D.C. headquarters to honor Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA.