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DOJ Trade Fraud Task Force Tops $1 Billion in Recoveries, Forfeitures
Trade Fraud Task Force has recovered or charged more than $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures in under a year.
Revised Russian Sanctions Bill Introduced in Honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham
The revised Russian sanctions bill would apply tariffs to the top five purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas.
House Passes Legislation to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The same bill was passed by the Senate in 2022, but failed to win House approval at the time.
Medicare Hospice Spending Nearly Doubled Over the Past Decade
The federal government overspent around $7.6 billion—an overpayment rate of 83.5 percent—for undelivered or insufficient routine home care from 2022 to 2024.
US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Russians Indicted on Cyber Crimes Against 21 States
Federal authorities alleged the cyberattacks contributed to at least $61 million in damages.
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CDC Issues Health Alert Over Diarrhea-Causing Parasite
Doctors and other health professionals should be aware of the jump in infections caused by a parasite called Cyclospora, officials say.
Education Department Launches K-12 Initiative to Protect Students From Sexual Predators
Educational institutions that do not comply with legal mandates protecting students from sexual misconduct stand to lose federal funding.
California Offers $3,500 EV Rebates to First-Time Buyers
The rebate would be valid for first-time purchasers of new EVs up to $50,000 and one for $1,750 would be available for purchases of used EVs up to $25,000.
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Florida Launches Probe of Food Additive Possibly Linked to Kidney Disease, Cancer
The state’s attorney general plans to investigate the safety of potassium bromate.
BMW Recalls Nearly 30,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk, Issues ‘Park Outside’ Alert
The issue is caused by a potentially faulty engine starter relay that could corrode, overheat, and short-circuit, a report shows.
Global Smartphone Shipments Hit 13-Year Low in 2nd Quarter Amid Memory Chip Shortage
Samsung nabbed the top spot in shipments, while Apple’s share of global smartphone shipments reached 20 percent for the first time, a Counterpoint report shows.
Darline Graham Nordone Sworn Into Brother’s Senate Seat
Darline Graham Nordone became the first female to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
Trump Admin Restricting Direct Return of US Citizens From Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
Non-citizens had already been prohibited from entering the United States within 21 days of being in Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
Trump Threatens Strike on Iran’s Deep-Buried Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site
Trump warned Iran to ‘be ready’ as he threatened the underground complex near Natanz, one of Tehran’s most heavily protected nuclear facilities.
Iranian Missiles Strike Emirati Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Killing 1
The Iranian attacks on commercial vessels have led to the resumption of hostilities with the United States and a surge in oil prices.
Trump Hosts Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase with Racing Legends
The president welcomed IndyCar racers and motorsports to the White House, with the first race in the nation’s capital set for August.
Tens of Millions of Americans Under Advisories as Heat Wave Builds Across US
The heat wave brought all-time high temperatures in several cities over the past weekend, forecasters say.
Oil Prices Jump as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Closed
Fresh strikes and competing claims over control of the strait have rattled investors and slowed tanker traffic.
America in Photos: LACoFD Reunion, Charlie Kirk Hearing, and Cuba Freedom Rally
Notable moments from the past week in America.
She Was Left for Dead. Now She Helps Victims of Sex Trafficking.
Confronting human trafficking is not comfortable, Schott said. ‘There are millions of people that are entrapped in sex slavery.’
United States Retains Spot as World’s Top Oil Producer
In April, U.S. exports of crude oil hit a record 5.6 million barrels per day.
Judge Allows DOJ’s Bid to Dismiss Jan. 6 Convictions Against 4 Proud Boys
All four had been convicted of ‘serious crimes’ related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the Capitol.
