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FinCEN Issues Whistleblower Bulletin on Iran-Related Illicit Finance
FinCEN seeks tips on Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions violations tied to Iranian proxies and facilitators, offering possible awards as Treasury backs Operation Economic Outcast.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementWorldFederal GovernmentBankingFinancial MarketsLegalMiddle East FinCENOperation Economic OutcastBank Secrecy ActOffice of Foreign Assets ControlIranian proxieswhistleblower programU.S. sanctionsFinancial Crimes Enforcement Network
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Nebraska DHHS Issues Bulletin Through Health Alert Network
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services issues a bulletin through its Health Alert Network, pointing readers to the department's alert page, contact details and social media channels for updates.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState Governments Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesHealth Alert Networkpublic healthNebraskaLincolngovernment bulletin
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ICE Removes More Than 2,000 Known or Suspected Terrorists Under Trump, DHS Says
ICE arrested more than 2,150 known or suspected terrorists and deported 2,015 between January 2025 and September 2026, DHS says, citing cases including a UFC plot suspect and Tren de Aragua members.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDonald TrumpdeportationTren de AraguaMarkwayne Mullinimmigration enforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Reports Hop Breeding Effort, Field Brain-Research Device and Balzan Prize
The Cornell Chronicle reports on a hop breeding program for New York growers, a device tracking animal brain activity in the field, and a Balzan Prize for a chemistry professor.
Science & TechnologyHealthPolitics and GovernmentAgricultureMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceElectionEducation Cornell Chroniclehop breedingNew YorkGeoffrey CoatesBalzan Prizeshock wave therapy
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Ivey Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Urges Alabamians to 'Never Forget'
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a video message marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring nearly 3,000 victims and ordering state flags flown at half-staff on Patriot Day.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsDisasters Kay IveySeptember 11 attacksPatriot DayAlabama25th anniversaryflags at half-staffMontgomeryAlabama Governor's Office
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Gov. Reynolds issues harvest proclamation easing weight limits for grain, fertilizer and manure haulers
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation allowing vehicles hauling corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer and manure to exceed weight limits without a permit until October 10, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsAgricultureTransportationLegal Kim ReynoldsIowaHarvest proclamationWeight limitsGrain transportationFertilizerManureIowa Governors Office
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Perry County Man Sentenced to 236 Months for Cocaine Trafficking
Franklin Delano Campbell, 67, was sentenced to 236 months for conspiracy to distribute powder and crack cocaine in Perry County, Kentucky, and must forfeit property, vehicles, firearms, and cash.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal Government Franklin Delano CampbellDrug TraffickingPerry County, KentuckyBonnyman, KentuckyU.S. District Judge Chad MeredithFBIKentucky State Police
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USP McCreary Inmate Sentenced to 230 Months for Attempted Murder
Mufid Elfgeeh, 42, already serving 270 months for attempting to support a foreign terrorist organization, received 230 more months after stabbing his cellmate dozens of times at USP McCreary; FBI investigated.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Mufid Elfgeehattempted murderUSP McCrearyU.S. District Judge Robert WierFBI Louisville Field OfficeEastern District of KentuckyViolent CrimeFBI
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Brentwood Felon Admits Possessing Firearm
Matthew Orasco, 46, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after Brentwood police found a .357 Magnum revolver linked to a domestic disturbance. Sentencing is set for Dec. 2.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Matthew OrascoBrentwoodFirearms OffensesProject Safe NeighborhoodsFBIU.S. Attorney's OfficeDomestic Disturbance
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Rye Man Pleads Guilty in International Fabricated Market Survey Conspiracy
Frank Nappo, CEO of Op4G, pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in an international scheme that used fake survey takers called 'ants' to sell fabricated market research data; sentencing is set for Dec. 17, 2026.
BusinessLaw EnforcementLegalFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet Frank NappoOp4GSliceFBINew Hampshirewire fraudmarket survey data
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Ponchatoula Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft from Organization Receiving Federal Funds
Rachel Crawford, 47, of Ponchatoula, pleaded guilty to theft from a federally funded organization after admitting she withdrew about $162,209.61 and made $9,254.81 in unauthorized purchases. Sentencing is Dec. 16.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral Politics Rachel CrawfordPonchatoulaTheft from an Organization Receiving Federal FundsFraudU.S. Attorney David I. CourcelleFederal Bureau of InvestigationNational Fraud Enforcement DivisionFBI
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Cannabis Excise Taxes Reach $3.55 Billion Across 30 States and D.C.
U.S. Census Bureau data show 30 states and D.C. collected an estimated $3.55 billion in cannabis excise taxes from July 2025 to June 2026, a 15.7% rise since fiscal 2022, with Alabama the newest market.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegal U.S. Census BureauCannabis Excise TaxAlabamaWashington, D.C.State Tax RevenueQuarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax RevenueMedical Cannabis
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Fairfax County Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5; New Self-Pay Kiosks Available
Fairfax County personal property taxes are due Oct. 5. Residents can pay online free with e-check, or use new self-pay kiosks at four locations accepting cash, check, credit and debit cards.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentSocial IssuesTransportation Fairfax Countypersonal property taxesself-pay kiosksFranconia-SpringfieldWorld Suicide Prevention Day988 Suicide and Crisis Lifelineolder adults workshopFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports $350 Billion Reconciliation Funding in Peril
Breaking Defense reports $350 billion in reconciliation funding is at risk as the Pentagon weighs FY27 priority changes, a $1.5 billion reprogramming for AI and MV-75, and FY26 cost pressures.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceEconomy PentagonReconciliation FundingFY27 PrioritiesReprogrammingAI CenterMV-75 TiltrotorGovernmentBreaking Defense
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Connecticut Cracks Down on Illegal Prediction Markets With Nine Cease-And-Desist Orders, Nearly 30 Subpoenas
Connecticut issues nine cease-and-desist orders and nearly 30 subpoenas to crack down on illegal prediction markets offering sports wagers, citing consumer protection and gaming law violations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementSportGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesFinancial Markets ConnecticutNed Lamontprediction marketssports bettingcease-and-desist ordersDepartment of Consumer ProtectionKalshiConnecticut Governors Office
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Arizona Social Security Office Status Changes; Online Services Available
The Social Security Administration says operational status has changed for an Arizona local office, card center, or hearing office, and points users to online services for benefits, account management and help.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security office statusOnline servicesRetirement benefitsDisability benefitsmy Social Security account
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Missouri Man Sentenced to 27 Months for $284,000 Pandemic Rental Assistance Fraud
Steven W. Hendren, 34, of Moberly, Missouri, was sentenced to 27 months for fraudulent pandemic rental assistance applications that netted $284,840, including funds spent on a 2020 GMC Yukon; the FBI investigated.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalWhite HouseSocial Issues Steven W. HendrenMoberly Missouripandemic rental assistance fraudState Assistance for Housing Reliefwire fraudFBIFinancial Fraud
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Hannibal Man’s Threats Led to Discovery of Child Pornography
Joseph E. Courtney, 38, of Hannibal, Missouri, admitted possessing 62 videos of child sexual abuse material found after he threatened a former paramour; he faces up to 20 years.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet Joseph E. CourtneyHannibal, MissouriChild sexual abuse materialGuilty pleaProject Safe ChildhoodFBIU.S. Attorney’s Office
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Sanders to Attend 9/11 25th Anniversary Ceremony with Arkansas National Guard
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join the Arkansas National Guard for a 9/11 25th Anniversary ceremony on Friday, September 11 at the State Capitol in Little Rock. Media should arrive by 9:45 a.m.
Politics and GovernmentConflictUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMilitary Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansas National Guard9/11 25th AnniversaryLittle RockState Capitol BuildingceremonyGovernmentArkansas Governor
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Nebraska Man Sentenced to 5 Years, 10 Months for Assaulting Federal Officer
Cody Dittman, 36, of Norfolk, Nebraska, was sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison for assaulting a federal officer after a 2025 high-speed pursuit on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentTransportationUSA Cody DittmanAssault on a Federal OfficerPine Ridge Indian ReservationOglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public SafetyU.S. Attorney Ron ParsonsFall River CountyViolent CrimeFBI
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Missouri Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Coercing Teens into Sending Nude Images
Terry Michael Howard, 21, of Marble Hill, Missouri, was sentenced to 12 years after admitting he posed as a boy's father on Snapchat and threatened two 13-year-old girls to obtain explicit images.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesComputers and InternetFederal Government Terry Michael HowardBollinger CountySnapchatChild sexual exploitationProject Safe ChildhoodCrimeFBI
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SEC Commissioner Uyeda Remarks Published After Investor Advisory Committee Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda's remarks delivered at the agency's Investor Advisory Committee meeting, adding to its published speeches and statements.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionMark T. UyedaInvestor Advisory CommitteeSEC speeches and statementsFinancial regulationBusiness and Finance
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Columbia Fundraising Chief Susan Feagin to Step Back as Three GS Alums Hold Senior Roles
Susan Feagin, a 1974 School of General Studies graduate and Columbia’s interim development chief, will step back this month as three GS alumni hold senior leadership roles.
BusinessEducationSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Columbia UniversitySusan FeaginSchool of General StudiesLisa Rosen-MetschKeren Yarhi-MiloFundraisingHigher Educationnewsletter
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Sharon Resident Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearm Charges
Jiemaliahl Cleveland, 27, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution and a firearm charge; sentencing is set for January 6, 2027, with up to life in prison possible.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal Government Jiemaliahl ClevelandSharon, PennsylvaniafentanylFirearms OffensesTroy RivettiRobert J. ColvilleDrug TraffickingFBI
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Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Meth Conspiracy on Pine Ridge Reservation
Gaylen Holy Rock, 40, was sentenced to 10 years and one month for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and in western South Dakota, prosecutors said.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Gaylen Holy RockmethamphetaminePine Ridge Indian ReservationOperation Take Back AmericaU.S. Attorney Ron ParsonsBadlands Safe Trails Task ForceCrimeFBI
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 46 Months for Firearm Possession in Homeland Security Task Force Case
Walter Walton, 34, of Coahoma County, Mississippi, was sentenced to 46 months in prison and three years supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Walter WaltonCoahoma County, MississippiHomeland Security Task Forcefirearm possessionDebra M. BrownExecutive Order 14159FBI
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Des Moines Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Pornography
Jacob Adam Toler, 31, of Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for receiving and possessing more than 125 videos of child sexual abuse material, followed by 10 years supervised release and $48,500 restitution.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Jacob Adam TolerDes Moines, Iowachild pornographyProject Safe ChildhoodFederal Bureau of InvestigationU.S. Department of Justicefederal prisonFBI
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ICE Deports Mexican National Previously Deported in 2013 After Drug and Property Convictions
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported Oscar Sanchez-Corona, a Mexican national with convictions for drug paraphernalia, property damage, and driving without a license, after his arrest in Shawnee, Kansas, DHS said.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementOscar Sanchez-CoronaDeportationShawnee, KansasDrug offensesDUI
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Nebraska Game and Parks Highlights Fall Events, Grants and Hunting Prep
Nebraska Game and Parks announces fall park events, extends Watchable Wildlife Grants deadline to Oct. 2, and promotes hunting sight-in opportunities and outdoor skills events.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportState GovernmentsEnvironmentEducationUSA Nebraska Game and ParksOutdoor RecreationWatchable Wildlife GrantsHuntingMissouri River ExpoFort AtkinsonHalloween events
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Census Bureau Releases New Data From Business Trends and Outlook Survey
New BTOS data products measure business conditions and expectations every two weeks, covering revenues, employees, hours and inventories. The survey captures the impact of natural disasters and economic crises.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor U.S. Census BureauBusiness Trends and Outlook Surveybusiness conditionseconomic surveysemployer businessesnatural disasterseconomic recovery