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By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed March 9 as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day for 2026. The day honors Americans held abroad while highlighting recent government efforts for their release.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted a shipment of cocaine worth over $1.7 million concealed in a commercial truck at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge on February 26.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
A man accused of distributing large amounts of purple fentanyl has been charged federally after his arrest near Atlanta. Authorities say Martin Armando Gonzalez-Martinez worked directly with Mexico-based traffickers before his apprehension by DEA agents.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
Three members linked to the Savani Group have been convicted in Philadelphia for racketeering conspiracy involving healthcare fraud, visa abuse, money laundering, tax evasion, wire fraud, mail fraud, FDCA violations—and more than $30 million in Medicaid losses. Sentencing is set for July 2026.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
A Brooklyn man has pled guilty in federal court to drug trafficking and firearms charges involving fentanyl pills. Authorities say Sadontae Barnett faces at least five years in prison after his arrest during a controlled operation.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
Luis Donaldo Garcia Lopez was convicted by a federal jury for possessing a firearm while unlawfully present in Arizona after overstaying his visa. Authorities discovered the weapon during a traffic stop as part of broader efforts targeting illegal immigration-related offenses.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Nicholas J. Ganjei has announced he will step down as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas upon his appointment as a federal judge. His tenure saw aggressive prosecution efforts across border security and organized crime cases.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley have been unanimously re-elected as President and Vice President of the National Farmers Union (NFU) at the organization’s 124th Anniversary Convention in New Orleans.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Alejandro Hernandez-Alcudia received a federal prison sentence for his role in a deadly human smuggling case near El Cenizo. Authorities say he worked under cartel direction guiding migrants across dangerous terrain before abandoning an ill man who later died.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
A Syrian national accused of leading an international human smuggling network has been extradited to the United States.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Par Funding has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to defrauding investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Several company leaders have already been sentenced following investigations by multiple federal agencies. The case stems from misleading representations made by Par Funding while raising funds from investors.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
Kevin Martinez has been charged federally for allegedly distributing large amounts of fentanyl in metro-Atlanta under cartel direction. Law enforcement seized significant quantities during their investigation as part of broader efforts against opioid trafficking.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
A Hagerstown man has pled guilty to sexually exploiting minors in Ecuador using online platforms. Authorities say he paid victims' mothers for explicit images over more than a year. The case is part of broader efforts against child exploitation.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
National Farmers Union (NFU) has presented its highest honor, the Award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union and to American Agriculture, to Dr. Dale McCall of Colorado and Joe Logan of Ohio.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 8, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement criticizing Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for her recent decision to end all 287(g) agreements in the state.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 8, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has addressed recent claims about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Dilley facility, stating that reports from some media outlets and sanctuary city officials are inaccurate.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 8, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) marked its 23rd anniversary today, as the agency continues to operate during a government shutdown.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 8, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals across the country who are in the United States illegally and have been convicted of serious crimes.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 8, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens who have been convicted of crimes such as sexual battery against minors, child enticement, and drug trafficking.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 8, 2026
Rep. Tom Barrett, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, recently visited two Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers in Michigan as part of an oversight trip ahead of the rollout...
