The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said extreme weather caused by climate change will lead to more illegal entries into the U.S. across the southern border. Severe earthquakes, tsunamis, droughts, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Man Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Dozens of Firearms From Kentucky to Chicago
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to eight and a half years in federal prison for trafficking dozens of guns from Kentucky to Chicago. From 2016 to …
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New York News
Attorney General James and State Police Superintendent Bruen Announce Conviction of Contractor for Defrauding Homeowners Out of More Than $50,000 in the Capital Region
Dwight Fiero, Who Falsely Claimed to Be a Combat Veteran, Pleaded Guilty to Felony Scheme to Defraud and Grand Larceny NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and …
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PoliticsUS and World News
White House says climate crisis is more important than rising energy costs to Americans
The White House downplayed surging energy prices in the U.S. and worldwide on Wednesday, arguing that the climate crisis was more important. “Certainly, we all want to keep gasoline prices …
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Featured NewsUS and World News
Biden Administration To Change The Student Loan Forgiveness Program To Include More Public Sector Workers
President Joe Biden’s administration’s Education Department announced plans Wednesday to overhaul its loan forgiveness program to provide further debt relief to public sector workers. Under the changes, public sector workers …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesGovernment News
Crane company agrees to pay more than $4.5M to resolve lawsuit for non-compliance with Military Specifications
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHOUSTON – Crane Company has agreed to pay to the United States to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to comply with Military Specification (Mil …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Two Portland Gang Members Face Federal Charges After Illegally Purchasing More than 80 Firearms
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—Two self-identified members of the Unthank Park Hustlers, a local Bloods gang set, are facing federal charges after illegally purchasing 82 firearms from local gun shops since April 2020. …
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Tech and GamingUS and World News
Facebook Whistleblower Who Pushed For More Censorship Has Ties To Democrat Operatives
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, who pushed for more censorship of social media misinformation in Senate testimony Tuesday, is linked to several Democrat operatives. Frances Haugen is being advised on public …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Loves Park Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge for Misappropriating More Than $950,000 in Customer Funds
ROCKFORD — A Loves Park investment advisor pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston to wire fraud. NASEEM SALAMAH, 40, was an investment advisor who fraudulently obtained …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Former Executive Director of Maryland Environmental Service Facing Federal and State Charges for Allegedly Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $276,731 From His Employer, and State Felony Violations of the Maryland Wiretap Statute
Baltimore, Maryland – As a result of a collaborative investigation, today a federal grand jury returned an indictment, and a state criminal information has been filed, charging Roy C. McGrath, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Essex County Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for His Role in Conspiracy to Defraud Banks of More Than $250,000 Using Stolen Credit Cards and Checks
NEWARK, N.J. – Alexander Varice, 27, of South Orange, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud two banks out …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesGovernment News
Essex County Man Admits Conspiring to Fraudulently Obtain More Than $700,000
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted that he conspired to fraudulently obtain more than $700,000, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Jefferson Robert, 31, …
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Business NewsFeatured NewsGood News
Target To Pay Holiday Employees $2 More An Hour In Effort To Retain Workers
Target announced Tuesday that it would pay employees an additional $2 an hour during the peak time of the holiday season. Target store and service center employees who work Saturdays …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Fort Myers Man Sentenced To More Than 22 Years For Firearms Offense And For Receiving Illegal Drugs Through The Mail
Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Bradleigh Wayne Carter (32, Fort Myers) to 22 years and 6 months in federal prison for attempted possession …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Convicted Rapist And Armed Robber Who Assumed Another’s Identity For More Than 40 Years Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges
Tampa, Florida – Douglas Edward Bennett (77, Clearwater) has pleaded guilty to passport fraud, aggravated identity theft, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He faces a maximum …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Government Contractor Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Lawsuit Alleging Overbilling in U.S. Defense Contracts
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A U.S. Government contractor has agreed to settle allegations that the company improperly billed fees on U.S. defense contracts involving a number of federal agencies. Airbus U.S. …
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Government NewsUS and World News
Congress Wants To Know What The Intel Community Is Doing To Make Spying More ‘Inclusive’ And ‘Diverse’
A top House panel approved the 2022 intelligence community funding package, including a provision requiring officials to brief Congress on their diversity initiatives. The Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) — passed …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Bridgeport Man Who Sold Fentanyl Involved in Overdose Death Sentenced to More Than 11 Years
Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOHN MATTHEWS, also known as “Jay” and “Gotti,” 36, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. …
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Maryland News
Bipartisan Outcry Grows For More Diversity on Kirwan Accountability and Implementation Board
There is a growing bipartisan outcry for more equity and diversity on the Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB), which will be charged with implementing the new Kirwan education overhaul statewide, and overseeing …
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Florida NewsHealth and Wellness
DeSantis Announces More than $114 Million for Wastewater Treatment Grants to Improve Water Quality Across the State
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton and local officials to announce the awards for the Wastewater Grant Program, which …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Two More Mexican Nationals Are Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to International Timeshare Telemarketing Scam
NEW ORLEANS – CLAUDUA ANTILLON ZAHUITA, age 38, and SERGIO LEON KURI, age 40, both residents and citizens of Mexico, were sentenced to prison on September 29, 2021 by U.S. District …
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Department of Justice Press ReleasesLottery Winners
Corrupt Department Head at Walter Reed Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Cash, Event Tickets, and Other Gratuities from a Maryland Company That Received More Than $25 Million in Government Business
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced David Laufer, age 64, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formerly of Bethesda, Maryland, today to eight months in federal prison, followed by …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Former Belmont County attorney charged with stealing more than half a million dollars from elderly victim with dementia
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal grand jury has charged a former Belmont County attorney with crimes related to stealing more than half a million dollars from an elderly woman with …
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The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) declared 22 animals and one plant extinct Wednesday, removing the species from the national endangered list after a rigorous review. The protections offered to …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Elmira Methamphetamine Trafficker Going To Prison For More Than 19 Years
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y.–U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., announced today that Jamal A. Anderson a/k/a Jamel Anderson a/k/a Jemel Jefferson a/k/a James Jefferson a/k/a …