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Rail industry cites Federal Newswire reporting, tells FCC industry is ‘on schedule’ to meet FCC-mandated comms modernization deadline
By Federal Newswire Report | Feb 10, 2025
A representative of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) cited Federal Newswire’s reporting in telling the FCC last week that the rail industry is on schedule to meet a September deadline to comply with an FCC-mandated communications modernization initiative.
Weekend Interview: Former Agent Richard Stout’s Fight to Restore Integrity and Purpose at the FBI
By Federal Newswire | Feb 10, 2025
Richard Stout, a retired FBI Special Agent with 22 years of service in the Miami field office, has spent his post-retirement years advocating for FBI reform. Having led investigations into technological vulnerabilities, financial crimes, terrorism, drug trafficking, and public corruption, Stout now directs Reform the Bureau, an organization he co-founded to restore the FBI to its original mission of fighting crime and upholding the rule of law.
Trump on need for California legal reforms: 'I've never seen a state where almost nobody has insurance'
By Federal Newswire | Feb 10, 2025
President Donald Trump has called for reforms to California's legal system, including the implementation of a "loser pays" policy aimed at reducing frivolous lawsuits and addressing the departure of insurance companies from the state.
District Judge on Coinbase lawsuit: Coinbase 'sells digital assets qualifying as "securities" without registering with' SEC
By Federal Newswire | Feb 10, 2025
Paul Engelmayer, District Judge for the Southern District of New York, said that Coinbase sells digital assets that qualify as securities without registering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
St. Petersburg man sentenced for vehicle title fraud scheme
By Federal Newswire | Feb 10, 2025
U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Jonathan Daniels, a 46-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, to 14 years and 7 months in federal prison.
Convicted felon found guilty of transferring properties to avoid government seizure
By Federal Newswire | Feb 10, 2025
A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has found Christopher Switlyk guilty of two counts of removal of property to prevent seizure.
Georgia man sentenced for role in West Virginia meth trafficking
By Federal Newswire | Feb 10, 2025
Nehmiah Allen-Griggs, known as "Newski," has been sentenced to ten years in prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Prison officer sentenced for drug smuggling and false military heroism claims
By Federal Newswire | Feb 10, 2025
Nicholas Grindle has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and bribery.
Illinois man indicted for involvement in cross-state gold bullion scam
By Federal Newswire | Feb 10, 2025
Harmish Patel, a 26-year-old resident of Streamwood, Illinois, has been indicted in connection with a gold bullion scam targeting an elderly couple in Rensselaer County.
Trump declares February 9th as first-ever Gulf of America Day
By Federal Newswire | Feb 9, 2025
Today marks the first Gulf of America Day, recognized on February 9, 2025.
Postal worker indicted for alleged mail theft in New Orleans
By Federal Newswire | Feb 8, 2025
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Kanisha Florence, a 28-year-old resident of New Orleans, for mail theft by a postal employee.
Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into the United States
By Federal Newswire | Feb 8, 2025
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Feliciano Solano-Olea, a 42-year-old Mexican national, has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.
New Orleans man sentenced for car theft and drug violations
By Federal Newswire | Feb 8, 2025
Mervyn Lucas, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 75 months in prison on February 6, 2025. U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon also ordered three years of supervised release and a $300 mandatory special assessment fee following...
Weekend Interview: Chris Mitchell is on a Mission to Uncover the Truth in Israel
By Federal Newswire | Feb 7, 2025
Chris Mitchell has spent over three decades as a journalist, reporting on Israel and the Middle East for CBN News. As the host of Jerusalem Dateline, he provides firsthand accounts of historical events and critical developments in the region. Since joining CBN News in 1992, he has interviewed personalities from foreign dignitaries to Israeli and Christian leaders, developing insights into the challenges and triumphs of Israel.
Chairman of FDIC on crypto debanking: Crypto 'requests from these banks were almost universally met with resistance'
By Federal Newswire | Feb 7, 2025
Travis Hill, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), said that the agency's supervision of crypto-related banking activities systematically discouraged institutions from progressing.
Rep. Collins backs Gov. Kemp's tort reform: 'Eliminating loopholes that trial lawyers have used to extract massive payouts'
By A. R. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
Rep. Mike Collins, representing Georgia's 10th Congressional District, expressed his support for legal reforms aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse, reducing inflated damages, and stabilizing insurance costs.
WSPN CEO: 'It is essential Congress reforms banking supervisory practices'
By Federal Newswire | Feb 7, 2025
Austin Campbell, the CEO of WSPN, said that banking regulation requires reform to become clearer and more transparent to prevent further industries from being targeted by debanking.
Sen. Warren to crypto executive: 'I don’t think for a second that you should be locked out of our banking system'
By Federal Newswire | Feb 7, 2025
Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren expressed her belief that it was inappropriate for banks to deny services to Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley and other participants in the cryptocurrency industry.
OPINION: Expanding the Political Base by Defending Religious Freedoms Against CCP Aggression
By Mike Crispi | Feb 7, 2025
As a seasoned political activist, I have focused my career on harnessing effective advocacy to influence public policy and win elections.
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer on debanking: 'While crypto is the current target, any legal American industry could be next'
By Federal Newswire | Feb 7, 2025
Paul Grewal, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, said that without reforms, any industry could become a target of debanking efforts.
