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…
South Dakota Man Indicted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a South Dakota man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Jeremiah Jay Swalley, age…
Dena J. King Is Sworn In As United States Attorney For The Western District Of North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dena J. King was officially sworn in today as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Ms. King was nominated by President Joseph U.S. Attorney Dena…
Walmart Executive Leaving Company After 22 Years As It Prepares For Busy Holiday Season And Growing Supply Chain Issues
Walmart announced Monday that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Brett Biggs would leave the company after working over two decades at the world’s largest retail business. Biggs, who joined Walmart…
Jack Dorsey To Step Down As Twitter CEO
Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey will step down from his position leading the social media company. Twitter announced the transition, which CNBC first reported, in a press release Monday, confirming that Parag…
Michael F. Easley, Jr. Sworn In as United States Attorney
RALEIGH, N.C. – Michael F. Easley, Jr. has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Mr. Easley was nominated by President…
DC Public Schools Tells Families To ‘Decolonize Their Thanksgiving,’ Describes It As A Day ‘Difficult For Many’
Washington D.C.’s public school district sent an email out to families reminding them that Thanksgiving can be “difficult for many” and provided tips to “decolonize your holiday.” District of Columbia Public Schools…
Consumer Spending Jumped In October As Consumers Prepared For Holiday Shopping Amid Surging Prices
U.S. consumer spending grew in October as consumers prepared for holiday shopping with inflated prices and continuing supply chain issues. Household spending increased 1.3% in October compared to the previous month, while…
Cindy K. Chung Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH – Cindy K. Chung was sworn in today as the 59th United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and began her duties immediately. “I am grateful to the President…
Gary M. Restaino Takes Office as United States Attorney
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Gary M. Restaino took office today as United States Attorney for the District of Arizona. President Biden nominated Mr. Restaino to serve as U.S. Attorney on October 27, 2021.The…
Parmelee Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Parmelee, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender was sentenced on November 22, 2021, by Chief Judge…
New Jersey Announces Support for New Federal Rule Designed to Fortify and Ensure Future of DACA
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck co-led a multistate letter Friday on behalf of 24 Attorneys General in support of a new rule aimed at fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood…
US Home Sales Continued To Grow In October As Housing Market Remains Hot
Home sales in the U.S. grew in October as buyers continue to enter a hot market, according to the National Association of Realtors. Existing home sales increased at the fastest pace…
Kenneth L. Parker sworn in as U.S. Attorney
CINCINNATI – Kenneth L. Parker was sworn in today as United States Attorney, the chief law enforcement official, for the Southern District of Ohio. President Biden nominated Parker on Sept. 28, and…
Americans See ‘Poor Leadership’ In Government As A Bigger Problem Than The Pandemic
Americans believe poor government leadership is a bigger problem than the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent Gallup poll showed. More than 20% of Americans said that “the government/poor leadership” is the top problem…
Suspected Iranian Hackers Charged For Posing As Trump Supporters, Sending Threats To Democratic Voters
Two suspected Iranian hackers were charged for posing as supporters of former President Donald Trump and sending threatening messages to U.S. voters, the Department of Justice announced Thursday. Iranians Seyyed Mohammad Hosein…
National College Democrats Organization Implodes As Members Cancel Each Other Over Old Tweets
The College Democrats of America (CDA) has been rocked by public accusations of bigotry against its leadership and calls for members to step down. Nourhan Mesbah, the group’s vice president, is undergoing…
Biden Asks Asian Countries To Release Oil Reserves As Administration Scrambles To Combat High Gas Prices: REPORT
The Biden administration asked China, Japan, South Korea and India to tap into their emergency oil reserves as the president continues to grapple with rising gasoline prices, Reuters reported. The effort to…
Eagle Butte Man Indicted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Elliot…
EXCLUSIVE: Republicans See Education, CRT As A Way To Win Big With Suburban Voters
Senate Republicans see education and the concern around Critical Race Theory (CRT) as critical issues in the 2022 midterm elections, according to research from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and Chairman…
Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
BOSTON – A Pittsfield man pleaded guilty on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 in federal court in Springfield to failing to register as a sex offender. Jarrett Woodruff, 34, pleaded guilty to one…
Wakpala Man Indicted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a Wakpala, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Fabian Carlo Rodriguez,…
Retail Sales Grew In October As Shoppers Faced Higher Prices Entering The Holiday Season
U.S. retail sales increased in October as shoppers faced the largest price increase in 30 years entering the holiday season. Retail sales, a measure of how much consumers spent on goods, increased…
Zachary A. Myers Sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, United States District Court Chief Judge Tanya Walton Pratt swore Zachary A. Myers in as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. President Joseph R. Biden…
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two for Child Exploitation Offenses as a Result of Undercover Law Enforcement Operation in Owensboro
BOWLING GREEN, KY – A federal grand jury in Bowling Green returned two indictments on November 10, 2021, charging a Utica, Kentucky man and a Georgetown, Indiana man with federal child exploitation…
Taxi Explosion Near UK Hospital Investigated As Terrorist Attack
A taxi explosion Sunday outside of a women’s hospital in Liverpool, England, is being treated as an act of terrorism, authorities announced. A passenger riding in a taxi allegedly detonated an improvised…
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