US embassy in Haiti urges citizens to leave country ‘as soon as possible’
(Reuters) – The U.S. Embassy in Haiti on Wednesday urged citizens in the Caribbean country to leave “as soon as possible” citing security and infrastructure challenges, as escalating violence has left thousands…
‘Jewish Community Was Targeted’: FBI Rules Texas Synagogue Attack As ‘Terrorism’
The FBI is investigating the Texas synagogue hostage standoff as a terrorist incident in which the Jewish community was targeted after initially ruling out antisemitism as a motive. “This is a terrorism-related…
St. Francis Man Indicted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Tanner Kills…
Retail Sales Plummet As Inflation, COVID-19 Concerns Rise
U.S. retail sales decreased by 1.9% in December 2021 as inflation and Omicron coronavirus variant cases soared, marking a sharp end to the holiday shopping season. Although retail sales saw a 0.2%…
Ukraine Hit By Cyberattack, Russia Amasses More Troops As Biden-Putin Talks Stagnate
A cyberattack struck the Ukrainian government on Thursday, leaving a warning to “be afraid and expect the worst” on government websites, Reuters reported. The attack hit the foreign ministry, the cabinet of…
Analysis: Democrats In DC Brace For Two Winter Storms As Voting Bills Near Certain Failure
As Washington, D.C., prepares for its second winter storm in as many weeks, Democrats in Congress are all-in on their bid to pass their voting legislation and, if it fails, to abolish…
Fox News Announces Jeanine Pirro As Permanent Co-Host On ‘The-Five’
Fox News announced Wednesday a permanent co-host for the network’s news program “The Five.” Jeanine Pirro will serve as the permanent co-host of the network’s news program “The Five” while Harold Ford…
Republicans Notch Big Win As Court Upholds North Carolina’s New Congressional Map
A North Carolina court Tuesday upheld the state’s new congressional and state legislative lines, rejecting claims from Democratic groups that it was an unfair gerrymander giving Republicans in the state a big…
Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
Jackson, Miss. – Jordan Thomas, 24, of Vidalia, Louisiana, pled guilty today to possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony crime, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and…
Rachael S. Rollins Sworn in as United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
BOSTON – Rachael Splaine Rollins was sworn in today as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV administered the oath of…
Democratic City Recommends Residents Turn Down Thermostat, ‘Harness Sunshine’ As Energy Costs Spike
The city of Boulder, Colorado, issued a warning to residents Monday, urging them to cut back on home energy use throughout the winter as energy costs skyrocket. On average, Boulder households are…
Just A Third Of Americans View COVID-19 As A Top-Five Priority, Poll Shows
Less than 40% of Americans view the coronavirus as a top-five issue to address in 2022, a new poll shows. The Associated Press-NORC survey found that just 33% of Americans labeled virus…
McConnell Blasts ‘The Left’s Big Lie’ As Schumer Prepares Another Voting Bill Push
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell blasted Democrats late Sunday, calling their effort to pass voting legislation “The Left’s Big Lie” as they prepare to try and pass another bill. McConnell criticized Democrats’…
Texas School Board Places Superintendent On Leave As He Faces Accusations Of Assault
Kendall Tietz on January 7, 2022 DONNA, TX – A Texas school district voted to suspend its superintendent during a Thursday school board meeting over allegations of misconduct, members of the board…
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as Sex Offender
United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender was sentenced on January 7, 2022, by Chief Judge…
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as Sex Offender
United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender was sentenced on January 6, 2022, by Chief Judge…
Failing to Register as a Sex Offender Lands Washington Man in Prison for Over Two Years
A man who lived and worked in Black Hawk County, Iowa, for nearly two years and failed to register as a sex offender was sentenced today to more than two years in…
Former Texas Man Sentenced for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
BANGOR, Maine: A former Texas man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Bangor for failing to register as a sex offender, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge…
Manhattan Man Arrested For Acting As An Unregistered Agent Of The Egyptian Government In The United States
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Matthew G. Olsen, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the…
Trade Deficit Hits Record As Demand For Imports Soars
Harry Wilmerding on January 6, 2022 The U.S. trade deficit soared to a record high in November as consumer demand for goods and the easing of supply chain bottlenecks caused imports to…
Thousands Of Flights Delayed, Canceled As Airlines Struggle With Surging Omicron Cases
Airlines canceled nearly 1,500 U.S. flights Wednesday, marking the 11th consecutive day of more than 1,000 cancellations, the most in a row since the beginning of the pandemic, multiple sources reported. Delayed…
Ohio home healthcare provider agrees to pay $500,000 as part of False Claims Act settlement
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A local home healthcare provider has agreed to pay half a million dollars to the government and close its operations as part of a False Claims Act settlement. …
Toyota Smashes GM’s 90-Year Streak As Top US Car Seller
Japanese automaker Toyota overtook General Motors in 2021 as the top car seller in the U.S., breaking the American manufacturer’s 90-year streak, Reuters reported. Toyota sold 2.332 million vehicles, while GM sold…
European Natural Gas Prices Surge Higher As Russia Withholds More Supply
The price of natural gas skyrocketed more than 30% in Europe on Tuesday after Russia continued to withhold key supplies with winter weather approaching. While the price, measured by the Dutch natural…
More Job Quits Than Ever As Openings Sit Near Record Highs
A record number of American workers quit their jobs in November 2021 as the gap between available jobs and potential workers continues to increase, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over 4.5…
CLARE E. CONNORS SWORN IN AS UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
HONOLULU – Clare E. Connors today took the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii. USA Connors was nominated by President Joseph Biden on September…
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