District of Columbia FBI Newswire

Former D.C. History Teacher Pleads Guilty To Coercion And Enticement Of Minor

WASHINGTON — A former District of Columbia high school history teacher from Hyattsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty Aug. 10 to a federal charge involving the sexual abuse of a minor. John Aaron Gass, 35, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to coercion and …

FBI: Violent crime plummeted in 2025, murder rate hit 20-year low

Violent crime rates in the U.S. have plummeted, with the nation's murder rate reaching a 20-year low in 2025 and violent crime overall showing the biggest one-year drop on record, according to data released Friday from the FBI's annual crime report …

Trump unveils FBI crime report showing violent crime drop at ‘record’ rate — deploys new attack line on Dems

WASHINGTON – Violent crime rates in the US have plummeted with their biggest one-year drop on record, according to a new FBI report that President Trump touted Friday as evidence that he’s “making America safe again.” The 2025 Uniform Crime Report showed …

FBI Says D.C. Crime Crackdown Has Produced More Than 6,000 Arrests

(Washington, DC) – FBI Director Kash Patel says the Trump administration’s Washington, D.C., crime crackdown has produced more than 6,000 arrests in its first year. Patel said federal and local operations have also led to nearly 2,000 drug seizures and …

The Sbarro bomber’s American saga: Ahlam Tamimi escaped Israel - US failed to bring her to justice

While the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary of independence, the parents of a teenager with American citizenship, murdered 25 years ago in an atrocity whose perpetrator, Ahlam Tamimi, was released from prison in 2011 by the Israeli …

Historic drop in US murder rate leaves experts guessing

Aug. 14, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET The nation’s 2025 murder rate fell to historic lows unseen since the mid-1950s, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation said, with murder and violent crime figures posting the largest year-to-year decrease since the agency …

D.C. Under Siege: One Year of Military Occupation

One year ago, the Trump administration brought 800 National Guard troops to occupy the streets of Washington, D.C., part of the “Safe and Beautiful Task Force.” There are now approximately 5,000 troops from 15 states deployed here, with some officially …

FBI says Operation Summer Heat has netted 4K arrests in two months

The FBI said Wednesday that Operation Summer Heat, now in its second year, has resulted in over 4,000 arrests and 1,500 indictments in just the past two months. "Week after week, FBI teams across the country remain committed to confronting the most …

FBI is using much more AI than what it previously disclosed

After more than doubling its artificial intelligence use cases from 2024 to 2025, it appears the FBI is on track to sustain or increase its pace again in 2026.  The bureau has a current use case tally totalling 100-plus, according to FBI Chief AI Officer …

Lawrence mayor charged with federal Covid loan fraud

LAWRENCE – Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena was taken into custody on Friday by the FBI and is charged with fraudulently obtaining over $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans and using the proceeds to fund his campaign account, pay personal taxes. DePena …

FBI Reports 6,000 Arrests and 44% Drop in Homicides After One Year of Trump’s D.C. Crime Crackdown

Former DC teacher pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges A former D.C. high school teacher pleads guilty to charges ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — A former D.C. high school teacher pleads guilty to charges connected with the sexual abuse of a student. John Gass, 35, of Hyattsville, pleaded guilty on Monday to charges of coercion and enticement of a minor. Prior to his guilty plea …

Washington gold dealer spots $200K scam, helps arrest 2 fake federal agents

"Simply put, what these con artists are doing is cruel." by Curtis DeaconAugust 15, 2026 A gold dealer in Washington, D.C., is gaining attention after helping prevent an 85-year-old customer from handing more than $200,000 worth of gold bars to …

‘Horrifically Bad’: Newly Released Docs Reveal Secret FBI Operation to Discredit Evidence of Biden Family Corruption

Newly declassified documents reveal a secret operation by the Intelligence Community to neutralize the politically devastating Biden family corruption scandal during the 2020 election. The White House Government Transparency Task Force on Tuesday released …

Everyone warps their values to protect Trump

Injustice for All is a weekly series about how the Trump administration is trying to weaponize the justice system—and the people who are fighting back. This week, we’ve got a lineup of the worst suspects. T. Elliot Glaser is here, protecting Trump. Judge …

Anthony Fauci Update!

Judicial Watch Sues FBI for Fauci Cell Phone Records Unlawful Foreign Truckers Tied to More than 30 Fatal Crashes   Judicial Watch Sues FBI for Fauci Cell Phone Records The American people should not have to guess about what happened during the Covid …

One year later: Trump’s D.C. ‘Liberation Day’ cuts crime, reshapes the capital

(The Center Square) – Tuesday marks one year since President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., leading to the deployment of the National Guard and the beautification of the nation’s capital. On a typical, hot and humid Washington …

Documents: FBI categorized intel on Biden corruption as Russian disinformation

by WorldTribune Staff, August 12, 2026 Non-AI Real World News A secret FBI operation during the 2020 election season which was codenamed “Round River” systematically categorized intelligence on Biden family corruption as Russian disinformation, according …

Rudy Giuliani says Judge Boasberg could face impeachment over Chinese biotech company ruling

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Thursday that U.S. District Judge James Boasberg should be investigated and could face impeachment over a ruling that blocked the Pentagon from labeling a Chinese biotech company a “Chinese military company,” …

Dharmendra Bhardwaj MLC Unveils Five 80th Independence Day Promises for Meerut

MLC Dharmendra Bhardwaj unveils Five Promises — 1857 heritage walks, 10,000 sports-worker camps, scholarship helpdesks, plantation drive, quarterly report cards MEERUT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MEERUT, UTTAR …

Dallas company expands educational program serving Texas prisons

Under the leadership of Perry Holloway, Understand People is teaching the art of public speaking to Texas inmates DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just outside Dallas, there's something interesting going on in …

Navy's Former Top Civilian Executive Backs Rochford in Florida's 14th District

Navy's former top career civilian backs the analysis: 33 years, 16 commands, four Legions of Merit, 15,008 evacuated from Lebanon, zero adverse findings. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released …

Plastics Pipe Institute Endorses Tracking Plastic Act of 2026

Legislation Would Bring Industry Leaders and Federal Partners Together Around Practical Recycling Solutions IRVING, TX, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the North American trade …

Rochford Releases SENIORS’ Bill of Rights: 10 Bills to Protect Medicare, Social Security, and Elderly Americans

FL-14 congressional candidate unveils comprehensive legislative suite for seniors, anchored in Scripture and built without staff or lobbyists. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Retired Navy Capt. and Commodore Rocky …

FLEOA Applauds U.S. Marshals Service and Law Enforcement Partners Following Recovery of 48 Missing Children

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) applauds the U.S. Marshals Service and its federal, state, and local law enforcement partners following the successful …

Woodcraft Rangers Names Jocelyn Yow Executive Director as Organization Expands into the Inland Empire

Longtime Eastvale Mayor and civic education advocate to lead Woodcraft Rangers' growth into the Inland Empire RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Woodcraft Rangers, a Los Angeles-based youth development …

Texas School A-F Ratings Show Continued Progress

More campuses earn top ratings, including many economically disadvantaged campuses AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Education Agency today released 2026 A-F accountability ratings showing 61% of the …

Lander Attorney Bailey Lazzari Featured in Interview on Rural Criminal Defense and Wyoming's Judicial Selection Process

The Cap City News interview covers Lazzari’s criminal defense and civil rights work in Wyoming and efforts to protect judicial independence. LANDER, WY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bailey Lazzari, founder of Lazzari …

Jonathan Wroble, of Get A Financial Life NYC Curriculum, Selected to New York Financial Educators Council Advisory Board

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York Financial Educators Council (NYFEC) announced today that they have tapped Jonathan Wroble, co-developer of the Get A Financial Life NYC (GFL NYC) high school …

Congresswoman Luz Rivas Visits St. Genevieve as Students Advocate for Education Freedom Tax Credit, EFTC

Leadership and Advocacy students brief the congresswoman on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit and their campaign urging California to opt in. PANORAMA CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29 …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Commends CPUC for Unanimously Approving Charter-Cox Merger

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) announces its fervent commendation to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which, on Thursday, August 13, 2026 …

Rony Jabour Brings SAFE Tour to Rio de Janeiro for Brazil’s Workplace Safety Professionals

On August 18, two sold-out sessions will unite Brazil’s workplace safety professionals around leadership, business and personal growth. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rony Jabour, founder and CEO of United …

The CFPB to Cease Discretionary Publication of Complaint Narratives and Visualizations

Washington, D.C. – Today, the CFPB is ceasing publication of unverified complaint narratives and visualizations.  As the CFPB has long acknowledged, the publication in the Consumer Complaint Database of unverified complaint narratives and associated data …

374Water and Arcadis Team Receives Defense Dept. Success Memo, Opening Pathway for AirSCWO(TM) PFAS Destruction at Scale

374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO) MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO) ("374Water" or the "Company"), a cleantech and environmental services company deploying …

Mexico Ransomware Task highlights value of disrupting criminal infrastructure, commits to public awareness campaign

The Mexico RTF recommends a public-private effort to disrupt criminal infrastructure and create a national repository of resources for use in ransomware attacks MEXICO CITY, CA, MEXICO, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, the 40+ members of …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Calls for Urgent Final Approval of Charter-Cox Merger

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) urges the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to urgently approve the $34.5 billion merger between Charter …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Commends CPUC Approval of Charter-Cox Merger, Calls for Urgent Final Action

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) urges the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to urgently approve the $34.5 billion merger between Charter …

National Black Church Initiative and ACHDC Urge Congress to Pass H.R. 9682 and S. 1941

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, and the American Clinical …

Prosperity for US Foundation Releases White Paper on Direct Democracy and Citizen Petition Rights

“The Battle for Direct Democracy in America” Calls for Stronger Citizen Petition Rights and Modernized Digital Signatures WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national …