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American Financial Services Association: New credit regulations 'would harm, not help consumers'

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has expressed concerns regarding the Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic (SAFE) Lending Act, stating that it would negatively impact consumers by banning convenience checks and introducing...


CEO of PSTA on potential service cuts: 'Riders will lose critical access to jobs'

Brad Miller, CEO of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), said that proposed regulatory changes could compel the agency to cut crucial transit programs serving disabled individuals, seniors, veterans, and low-income workers.


Weekend Interview: Simcha Greiniman Bears Witness and the Mission of ZAKA

Simcha Greiniman has dedicated his life to serving others, as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, and as a volunteer with ZAKA, Israel’s premier search, rescue, and recovery organization. He played a vital role in the immediate aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.


During the week of March 1 to March 7, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has charged 227 individuals with immigration-related criminal offenses.


Vallejo man indicted for illegal possession of ammunition

A Vallejo man, Jeffrey Caldwell, 36, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of being a felon in possession of ammunition.


NFIB opposes PRO Act citing potential harm to small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy group, has expressed strong opposition to the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2025.


Extradited foreign national faces charges over alleged tech support fraud scheme

Bikramjit Ahluwalia, a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates residing in Dubai, has been extradited from Spain to face charges in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Rhode Island and Manchester residents plead guilty in drug trafficking case

Two individuals have admitted guilt in a federal court in Concord for their involvement as dispatchers in a drug conspiracy aimed at distributing fentanyl and cocaine, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


Chautauqua County man indicted for attempted production of child pornography

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that a federal grand jury indicted Jose Perez, a 40-year-old resident of Celeron, New York, on charges related to child pornography.


Indiana woman pleads guilty in murder-for-hire case

A woman from Clinton, Indiana, has pleaded guilty to involvement in a murder-for-hire plot.


Claremore man sentenced for robbery and assault on elderly woman

A Claremore man has been sentenced to 78 months in prison following his conviction for robbery and assault charges.


Former corrections officer sentenced for distributing child pornography

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that James D. Sutton, a 40-year-old resident of Depew, NY, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison followed by 30 years of supervised release.


Trump signs order revising Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at revising the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.


The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio has announced new immigration charges and convictions in four separate cases.


Cheektowaga man sentenced for possession of child pornography

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the sentencing of Christopher Rucker, a 45-year-old resident of Cheektowaga, NY.


Former Iraqi refugee pleads guilty to supporting ISIS activities

A former Iraqi refugee residing in Richmond has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.


NEA removes certification requirement after ACLU lawsuit

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has decided to remove a certification requirement from its funding applications.


Nearly 200 new cases related to immigration and border security have been filed in the Southern District of Texas over the past week, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Former border patrol agent admits to civil rights violations

Shane Millan, a 53-year-old former Border Patrol Agent from Jefferson County, New York, has pleaded guilty to two counts of deprivation of rights under color of law.


Trump proclaims National Consumer Protection Week to safeguard American consumers

Consumer rights play a significant role in American society, underpinning freedom, economic growth, and success.