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The Senate is witnessing bipartisan efforts to oppose proposed cuts to Medicare payments.

Detroit man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution charge

Joe Dante Townsend, a 32-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Chelsea man sentenced for selling fake Social Security cards and Green Cards

A Chelsea man has been sentenced for his involvement in selling fake Social Security and Green Cards.

Wilburton man pleads guilty to federal firearm possession charge

Charles Henry Lawrence, a 57-year-old resident of Wilburton, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.

Providence man sentenced to nearly six years for fentanyl trafficking

A Providence man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, as announced by United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

Blinken discusses security cooperation with Emirati Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Non-profit CEO pleads guilty in COVID-19 benefit fraud case

A South Bay man, Reginald Foster Jr., has pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 unemployment benefits.

Rutland woman receives prison sentence for cocaine distribution

Stephanie Horvath, a 39-year-old resident of Rutland, Vermont, has been sentenced to 29 months in prison for distributing cocaine base.

U.S. congratulates Suriname on its 49th Independence Day

On November 25, 2024, the United States extended its best wishes to Suriname on the occasion of its 49th anniversary of independence.

Madison man sentenced for illegal firearm possession as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods

Deonte L. Turner, a 32-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, received a 63-month federal prison sentence for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon.

Interim measures maintain Columbia River coordination amid ongoing treaty modernization talks

The United States and Canada have taken steps to implement interim measures as they work towards modernizing the Columbia River Treaty regime.

Austin completes significant Indo-Pacific tour focusing on regional security cooperation

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has completed his twelfth official visit to the Indo-Pacific region, engaging in various high-level meetings and discussions aimed at enhancing regional security cooperation.

Heritage Foundation supports Scott Bessent's Treasury Secretary appointment

The Heritage Foundation has expressed its approval of Scott Bessent's appointment as Secretary of the Treasury in President-elect Donald Trump's administration.

LA DA on dismantling of cartel-linked organization: 'Took root in Compton and spread devastation across Los Angeles County

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon said that an operation dismantling a cartel-connected drug trafficking organization in Compton was a "powerful, combined effort" to prevent the network from expanding across Los Angeles County.

Cato Institute Fellow: Deploying Special Forces against cartels risks ‘new sets of problems’ for the U.S

Brandon P. Buck, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, expressed concerns over President Trump's plan to deploy Special Forces to combat drug cartels.

Council on Foreign Relations fellows: 'Colombia’s criminal groups make over half their revenue from illegal gold mining'

Will Freeman and Steven Holmes, research fellows at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), have highlighted a shift in revenue sources for Latin American criminal groups.

House Judiciary Committee releases critical interim report on CHNV parole program

Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim report titled "The Biden-Harris Administration's CHNV Parole Program Two Years Later: A Fraud-Ridden, Unmitigated...

Austin discusses security issues with Israeli defense minister

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a discussion with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz on November 23, 2024.

Heritage Foundation supports Pam Bondi as new U.S. Attorney General

The Heritage Foundation has extended its congratulations to Pam Bondi on her appointment as U.S. Attorney General in the forthcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Brooke Rollins nominated as Secretary of Agriculture; NFU expresses willingness to collaborate