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Secretary of War Hegseth Swears in New Recruits
Hegseth emphasizes support and protection for America's warfighters in Austin ceremony.
Operation Klean Strip Shuts Down Meth Labs in California
Authorities dismantled major methamphetamine operations in Bakersfield and Visalia.
Ex-Syrian Official Sentenced for Torture and Immigration Fraud
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a 74-year-old former Syrian warden, faces 60 years behind bars.
US Government Sues Former Lab Executives Over Fraudulent Testing
Jay Johnson and Austin Whiles face allegations of orchestrating schemes for unnecessary Medicare tests.
Miami Beach Resident Sentenced for Identity Fraud
A 45-year-old Russian man in Miami receives prison time for fraud and voter registration scheme.
DOJ Crackdown Targets $245 Million in COVID Loan Fraud
Federal and state agencies, led by DOJ's Fraud Division, conduct massive fraud takedown.
Nationwide Fraud Crackdown Recovers $245 Million
U.S. Attorney's Office reveals major PPP fraud enforcement success.
F-16s Deployed from Alaska to Canada in Arctic Operation
US Air Force F-16s deployed to Canada for Operation Arctic Vanguard.
Arizona Woman Sentenced for $69M Medicaid Fraud
Rita Ntusa Anagho received a 14-year sentence for a large-scale Medicaid fraud scheme.
Justin Duffer Convicted in Rhode Island Court
A federal jury finds 36-year-old Justin Duffer guilty of attempted child sex trafficking.
Arizona Woman and Dallas Man Sentenced in Fentanyl Overdose Case
Federal prison sentences were handed down as part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation.
17 Charged in Puerto Rico Drug Distribution Conspiracy
Federal grand jury indicts individuals in major drug distribution case in Puerto Rico.
U.S. Military Aids Hawaii After Hurricane
Military helps transport vehicles following Hurricane Lowell's power outages.
U.S., Peru, and Chile Join Forces in Military Exercise
Southern Vanguard 26 focuses on jungle training and tactical cooperation.
Military Reinforces U.S. Southern Border
Troops bolster border security as part of Operation Ardent Vanguard.
Justice Department Cracks Down on PPP Loan Fraud
Over $245 million in COVID-era loan fraud was addressed in a nationwide enforcement effort.
DEA Operation Leads to Arrests in Multi-State Drug Bust
Three individuals, including LFA Machines DFW, LLC managers, arrested during DEA enforcement operation.
Plaskett Fire Burns 30,000 Acres in Los Padres
Fort Hunter Liggett aids in response to major California wildfire.
Andrei Samuilovski Pleads Guilty in Sanctions Violation Case
Samuilovski illegally exported U.S. aviation parts to Russia, breaching sanctions.
Operation No Doze Tackles COVID Loan Fraud
DOJ targets SBA loan fraud with $245M in intended taxpayer losses.
Colombian Man Pleads Guilty to Human Smuggling Scheme
Luis Enrique Linero Pinto admits guilt in a major human smuggling case in El Paso.
Ja'Lon Pittman Arrested After Shootout and Police Chase
Pittman was found with guns in a stolen car following a dramatic pursuit.
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges
Ray Anthony Waller admitted to multiple charges involving child sexual exploitation and obscene material.
Marion Man Pleads Guilty to Serious Crimes
Jaremy Alexander Smith admits to 2024 murder, kidnapping, and carjacking.