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FBI folds the public corruption squad that aided Jack Smith's Trump investigations

WASHINGTON — The FBI’s Washington Field Office is folding its federal public corruption squad, the same unit that aided Jack Smith’s special counsel investigation into President Donald Trump, three people familiar with the matter tell NBC News. The field …

Man Who Supplied Illegal Drugs In Eastern Washington Sentenced To More Than 16 Years In Federal Prison

SPOKANE  –  David Velasquez Jr., age 32, was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute 400 Grams or More of Fentanyl. Judge Rice also imposed 5 years of supervised release. According to court documents and information presented …

Headlines for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

KDHE Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Wichita Airport TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR/KWCH) — Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at the Wichita airport. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says passengers may have been …

Northern Iowa man guilty of fraud, laundering charges for PPP loan scheme

A former meatpacking plant worker from Northern Iowa was found guilty in a jury trial on May 8 for receiving fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans, recruiting others into the scheme, and laundering money. Yovany Ciero, 48, of Mason City, and …

Donald Trump says the U.S. is now a 'hot country as he accepts lavish gift in Abu Dhabi: Live updates

By NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT IN DOHA, QATAR Published: 07:24 EDT, 15 May 2025 | Updated: 13:04 EDT, 15 May 2025 President Donald Trump said the U.S. is now a 'hot country' because he has secured historic investments and is getting …

Off-Roaded: How a Land Rover Restoration Became a Legal Quagmire

Across the United States, a growing number of vintage car collectors are finding themselves entangled in costly restoration disputes, revealing a troubling shift in what was once a niche community built on craftsmanship and trust. Where enthusiasts once …

Law enforcement met with lawsuits in an effort to stop scams

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW)- Law enforcement, including agencies in Portage County, have been sued for doing what they say is protecting the community from scams involving Bitcoin Machines. Wisconsinites are losing up to $40,000 in these scams, which involve bad …

'Endlessly Grateful for the Brave Law Enforcement Officers': AG Pam Bondi Celebrates Police Week

This week marks National Police Week, when events are held to honor those in law enforcement who have given their lives in the line of duty. The Trump administration has been quite busy commemorating the occasion, and on Wednesday afternoon, Attorney …

May 14, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up

ICE ARRESTS 8 IN MADISON IN DAYS FOLLOWING PROTESTS AGAINST KRISTI NOEM AT DSU COMMENCEMENT MADISON, S.D. (Joshua Haiar, Seth Tupper / South Dakota Searchlight) – U.S. immigration officials conducted a “worksite enforcement action” that resulted in …

Republicans Confront a Senate Primary From Hell

Sen. John Cornyn is anathema to many Republican primary voters. Ken Paxton, a state attorney general, may be too tarred by scandal to win a general election. Ten months out, the Texas Senate primary is shaping up as the GOP trainwreck of the 2026 election …

Kansas City Chiefs superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ sentenced to 32 years for Oklahoma bank robbery

By Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A Kansas City Chiefs superfan was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison following a bank robbery in Oklahoma. Xaviar Babudar, known as “ChiefsAholic,” was sentenced …

Man sentenced to over 16 years in prison for supplying illegal drugs in Eastern Washington

The FBI also learned that Velasquez and another man, David Fulmer, met several times in Utah to transport drugs from Arizona to Eastern Washington. SPOKANE, Wash. — A 32-year-old man was sentenced to over 16 years in prison for supplying illegal drugs in …

Eastern Washington man sentenced for supplying illegal drugs

SPOKANE, Wash. – David Velasquez Jr. received a 200-month federal prison sentence for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl distribution in Eastern Washington. Velasquez, 32, was identified by the FBI in November 2022 as a …

Man with a badge: Doug Strike’s career leads to U.S. marshal

Doug Strike of Nashua used to hold a job that only 94 people in the country can lay claim to at any time: U.S. marshal. From 2019-2022, Strike was one of two marshals in Iowa, in charge of the northern district, which ran roughly along Highway 30, from the …

Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar sentenced to 32 years in jail for bank robbery rampage

By BEN NAGLE Published: 17:28 EDT, 12 May 2025 | Updated: 17:33 EDT, 12 May 2025 The infamous Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as 'ChiefsAholic' has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for a brazen bank robbery rampage across seven US states. …

Superfan 'ChiefsAholic' sentenced to 32 years for Oklahoma bank robbery

FUTURESCAN SO YOU CAN SEE THE PROGRESSION. WE DO HAVE SOME BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW. CHIEF SUPERFAN KNOWN AS CHIEFS AHOLIC HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO MORE THAN 17 YEARS IN PRISON. XAVIER BOB ADAIR, KNOWN AS CHIEFS AHOLIC, PLED GUILTY TO A LONG LIST OF CHARGES, …

County finds phishing scam behind sheriff’s missing pay

Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. MT. PLEASANT — A phishing scam diverted more than $6,700 in payroll funds from Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee’s direct deposit account late last …

Emergency Response, Active Attacker Drill held at NLCSD

Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Superintendent Wahls notified parents, guardians and the district team that an emergency response drill would be held May 1. The drill included an …

Headlines for Monday, May 12, 2025

KDHE Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Wichita Airport TOPEKA,Kan. (KPR/KWCH) — Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at the Wichita airport. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says passengers may have been …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, and therapy into a replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s uprising …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program

Army Soldier Charged with Child Pornography Offenses

A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging Seth Herrera, 35, a U.S. Army soldier, previously of El Paso, TX, with attempted sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of files depicting child sexual abuse. According to court documents, …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Program Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this NOFO’s …

Roundtable Wrap Up: State and Local Law Enforcement Need More Support from Federal Agencies

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a roundtable on “A View from the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” During the roundtable, members and participants examined the …

EPA to Roll Back Drinking Water Protections

In a reversal of progress, EPA’s announcement puts the health of millions at risk and favors polluters over people WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to …

Scalise Honors Police Week in the House

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman John Rutherford (R-Fla.) to discuss the progress House Committees …

A New Kind of Urgency: Families Worldwide Seek U.S. Student Protection

Young Travelers Concierge offers protection and personalized care amid rising visa denials and campus uncertainty. CLAREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political climate in the United States becomes …