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Eight arrested in alleged L.A.-area ports smuggling scheme
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
Federal authorities have apprehended eight individuals following a grand jury indictment accusing them of orchestrating a large-scale smuggling operation.
Weekend Interview: Congressman Greg Steube’s Focus on National Security
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
Congressman Greg Steube, representing Florida's 17th district, is known for his strong stance on national security, his advocacy for limited government, and his commitment to defending American values. Elected to Congress in 2018, Steube quickly became a notable figure within the House, known for his bold positions on issues ranging from immigration reform to foreign policy.
OPINION: Censorship in America: A Betrayal of Constitutional Principles
By Jeff Davis | Jan 29, 2025
In his address last week to the World Economic Forum, President Trump emphasized the urgency of safeguarding free speech. After what he says was "years and years of illegal and unconstitutional federal efforts to restrict free expression," he told the Davos crowd he intended to sign an executive order "to immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America."
FCC proposes expanding 900 MHz band for broadband in new rulemaking
By Federal Newswire Report | Jan 29, 2025
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed expanding broadband deployment in the 896–901/935–940 MHz spectrum band. On January 16, 2025, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC-25-8) under WT Docket No. 24-99, which seeks to establish a 5/5 MHz broadband segment, doubling the current 3/3 MHz allocation, while preserving options for narrowband operations.
Doyle receives eight-year sentence for cocaine distribution
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
James Matthew Doyle, a 38-year-old resident of Fleming Island, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison by United States District Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger.
Charleston man sentenced for federal gun crime after arrest near church
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
Ricky Steve John, a 50-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Ecuadorian national pleads guilty to armed fentanyl trafficking
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
Orlando, Florida – Alberto Ismael Salinas Valencia, a 20-year-old residing in Orlando, has entered a guilty plea to charges of distributing fentanyl and possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg...
FTC hosts free webinar on identity theft awareness in Korean
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is partnering with the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington to offer a free webinar focused on identity theft.
Jacksonville man sentenced to four years for illegal firearm possession
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
United States District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Christopher O’Neal Houser to four years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Parkersburg man sentenced for role in Charleston meth trafficking
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
Michael Dale Cain, a 49-year-old resident of Parkersburg, has been sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Organizations urge President Bukele to drop charges against water defenders
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
San Salvador y Washington, D.C. – El 29 de enero, una coalición de organizaciones de derechos humanos, medioambientales y de fe, junto con académicos y abogados, solicitó al presidente salvadoreño Nayib Bukele que retire los cargos contra cinco...
Jacksonville man pleads guilty to possession and transfer of destructive devices
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
Jacksonville, Florida – Shane Allen Gibson, a 45-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to the possession and transfer of a destructive device.
Global groups urge El Salvador's president to drop charges against water defenders
By Federal Newswire | Jan 29, 2025
On January 29, a coalition of human rights, environmental, and faith-based organizations, along with academics and lawyers from 44 countries, issued a letter urging Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to halt toxic mining projects in El Salvador.
Ripple CEO on new Treasury Secretary Bessent: I'm confident he will 'grow US tech and crypto innovation.'
By Federal Newswire | Jan 28, 2025
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
By Federal Newswire reports | Jan 28, 2025
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.
Former FDIC official: Ex-FDIC chairman 'has a court-verified history of de-banking politically "disfavored" legal businesses'
By Federal Newswire | Jan 28, 2025
Dr. Paul Kupiec, a former official at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), expressed his belief that assertions from cryptocurrency companies about federal government pressure leading to a pattern of "de-banking" are credible.
Secretary Noem joins ICE for NYC enforcement operation targeting criminals
By Federal Newswire | Jan 28, 2025
Today, Secretary Kristi Noem participated in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in New York City.
Nigerian man sentenced for defrauding US pandemic aid programs
By Federal Newswire | Jan 28, 2025
Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, a Nigerian man residing in Canada, was sentenced to 54 months in prison for defrauding U.S. pandemic aid programs.
Two sentenced for armed robbery of USPS mail carrier; third pleads guilty
By Federal Newswire | Jan 28, 2025
U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell has sentenced two individuals for their involvement in the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Tampa, Florida.
European countries adjust VAT rates amid economic shifts
By Federal Newswire | Jan 28, 2025
More than 175 countries, including all major European nations, impose a value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services.
