newsroomamerica.com
-
Media Monitor: Brookings analyzes Iran war impact, U.S. leadership, AI encyclical, and global affairs
Brookings experts are analyzing the long-term implications of the Iran war, U.S. leadership post-Trump, Pope Leo XIV's AI encyclical, and various international affairs, including Trump's Beijing trip.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldConflictGeneral PoliticsMilitaryMiddle EastArtificial IntelligenceAsia Iran WarChinaDonald J TrumpTaiwanBrookings
-
Media Monitor: Crypto Enthusiasts Acquire Kryptos Sculpture Answer
WIRED reports crypto enthusiasts have bought the answer to the CIA's Kryptos sculpture, with artist Jim Sanborn taking steps to secure its secret while hoping for personal freedom from the artwork.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetFederal Government KryptosCIAJim SanbornCrypto enthusiastsChesapeake BaySculptureCryptographySteven LevyWIRED
-
SEC Announces Trading Suspension for Happy City Holdings Limited
The SEC has announced a new trading suspension for Happy City Holdings Limited. Information regarding this regulatory action is now publicly available from the commission.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionSECTrading SuspensionHappy City Holdings LimitedFinancial RegulationMarket Transparency
-
Former Inmate Receives Additional 57-Month Sentence for Prison Racketeering
Blake Young, a former Cambria County Prison inmate, received an additional 57-month federal sentence for racketeering. He bribed staff to smuggle contraband like cell phones and drugs for profit, adding to a prior 92-month drug conviction.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Blake YoungCambria County PrisonRacketeeringContrabandSentencingJohnstown, Pa.Federal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
-
Private Industry Compensation Averages $46.60 Per Hour in March 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports private industry compensation averaged $46.60 per hour in March 2026, with wages at $32.60 and benefits at $14.01, highlighting varying costs across wage percentiles.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsPrivate industryCompensation costsWagesBenefitsMarch 2026Labor statistics
-
Alva Man Sentenced to Six Years for Firearm Possession and Domestic Violence
An Alva man received a six-year federal prison sentence for illegal firearm possession after a domestic violence incident where he strangled and threatened a woman. His extensive criminal history, including prior domestic abuse convictions, was noted during sentencing.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Michael Dewayne HebertAlvaOklahomafederal prisonfirearm possessiondomestic violenceOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
-
Midwest City Man Charged with Threatening President
Howard Raymond Gimmey, 46, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, faces federal charges for allegedly posting a threat against the President on social media. The indictment follows an investigation by the FBI, Secret Service, and local police, with potential penalties including prison time.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral Politics Howard Raymond GimmeyMidwest CityOklahomaPresidential ThreatFBIU.S. Secret ServiceCrime
-
Baker City Investment Adviser Pleads Guilty to $1.6 Million Fraud
A Baker City investment adviser, Jeffrey Thomas Higgins, pleaded guilty to defrauding 14 clients of over $1.6 million across 17 years. He faces prison and must pay restitution for stealing stock proceeds.
BusinessLaw EnforcementEconomyFinancial MarketsLegalFederal Government Jeffrey Thomas HigginsBaker CityInvestment FraudOregonFBIRestitutionPlea Agreement
-
Junction City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession
Junction City's Trevor Alan Slocum-Lammers received a 41-month federal prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material. The case, investigated by the FBI and local agencies, highlights ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation under Project Safe Childhood.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Trevor Alan Slocum-LammersJunction CityOregonChild Sexual Abuse MaterialFederal PrisonFBIProject Safe Childhood
-
Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty to Extensive Federal Fraud and Tax Crimes
Joel Matthew Caswell, 31, of Jacksonville, Oregon, pleaded guilty to tax evasion, bank fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft, agreeing to pay nearly $1.2 million in restitution. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalEmployment and LaborGeneral Politics Joel Matthew CaswellJacksonville, OregonTax EvasionBank FraudAggravated Identity TheftIRSFBI
-
Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Trump's 80th Birthday UFC Event, America's 250th Celebration
Newsweek reports President Trump's 80th birthday will feature a White House UFC bout, kicking off America's 250th celebrations. The publication also notes cultural challenges for conservatives and a viral tourist's positive view of the U.S.
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseElectionEconomySocial IssuesMilitary Donald J TrumpUFCAmerica's 250th BirthdayMAGACulturePoliticsNewsweek
-
FBI Jacksonville Issues Urgent Online Safety Alert for Children During Summer Break
FBI Jacksonville urges families to protect children from online predators and exploitation this summer. Special Agent in Charge Jason Carley highlights rising cybercrimes and offers safety tips for parents and kids.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEducationSocial IssuesLegal FBI JacksonvilleOnline SafetyChild ExploitationSextortionCybercrimeSummer BreakParental GuidanceFBI
-
Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for Identified WWII MIA Soldier
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags to half-staff on June 13 for Army Cpl. George F. Sepsey, a WWII soldier killed in Papua New Guinea whose remains were recently identified, bringing closure to his family.
Politics and GovernmentConflictState GovernmentsMilitaryGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues MichiganGretchen WhitmerGeorge F. SepseyWorld War IIMIA SoldierFlag LoweringOffice of Michigan Governor
-
NRC Rapidly Renews Hatch Nuclear Plant Licenses, Securing 20 More Years of Power
The NRC has renewed the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant's licenses in under 12 months, adding 20 years of carbon-free electricity. This marks a milestone for efficient regulatory oversight, preserving 1.8 gigawatts on the grid.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentEconomyLegal Nuclear PowerLicense RenewalU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionEdwin I. Hatch Nuclear PlantGeorgiaCarbon-free electricityExecutive Order 14300U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
-
Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Dangerous "Tanmaxxing" Trend
USA TODAY is reporting on "tanmaxxing," a viral beauty trend that experts deem dangerous. The practice, which aims for a summery glow, raises significant health concerns.
HealthMediaMedical ScienceSocial IssuesComputers and Internet TanmaxxingBeauty TrendHealth ConcernsViral TrendUSA TODAYSkin CareBeauty
-
Media Monitor: Pentagon receives drones, SASC and HASC advance defense bills, Trump issues AI memo
Breaking Defense reports the Pentagon has begun receiving small drones, while the Senate and House Armed Services Committees advanced their respective defense policy bills. A new Trump administration memo addresses military AI.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceEconomyLegal PentagonDronesDefense PolicyCENTCOMTrump AdministrationCongressional LegislationBreaking Defense - Pentagon
-
Fugitive in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme Surrenders to FBI
Said Abdullahi Ereg, a fugitive in the Feeding Our Future fraud, surrendered to the FBI in Minneapolis. He is accused of defrauding the Federal Child Nutrition Program of over $4.2 million, exploiting funds meant for children.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalEducationSocial Issues Said Abdullahi EregFeeding Our FutureFederal Child Nutrition ProgramFraudMinneapolisFBIMoney Laundering
-
Fairfax County Activates Heat Plan Amid Advisory
Fairfax County has activated its Heat Plan for June 12, opening cooling centers county-wide. This action responds to a National Weather Service heat advisory, providing relief for residents during high temperatures.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentHealthGeneral WeatherState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax CountyHeat PlanHeat AdvisoryCooling CentersNational Weather ServicePublic SafetyFairfax County Emergency Information
-
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Rhode Island Bank Robberies
Joseph Hickson, 42, pleaded guilty to robbing two Rhode Island banks in 2019, using notes claiming he had a gun. He faces sentencing in September 2026 after a prior conviction in Massachusetts.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState Governments Joseph HicksonBank RobberyRhode IslandMassachusettsFBIFederal CourtGuilty Plea
-
Social Security Offices in Washington D.C. Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration announced changes to its Washington D.C. office operations, urging the public to check status online. Many services, from benefit applications to account management, are available remotely, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyEducation Social Security AdministrationWashington D.C.Government ServicesOffice OperationsOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability Benefits
-
Ohio Social Security Offices Update Operations, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration announced changes to Ohio office operations, urging residents to utilize extensive online services for benefits, account management, and information access, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security AdministrationOhioOnline ServicesRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicareGovernment Services
-
North Dakota Social Security Offices Update Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its North Dakota offices, urging residents to check online. Many services, from benefit applications to account management, are now available digitally, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and Labor Social Security AdministrationNorth DakotaOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisabilityMedicare
-
Total Nutrition Expands Recall of Moringa Capsules Over Salmonella Risk
Total Nutrition expanded its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Moringa Capsules due to *Salmonella* contamination. The dietary supplements, sold online, pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations. Customers should dispose of products and seek refunds.
HealthBusinessMedical ScienceLegalEducationSocial Issues Product RecallSalmonellaDietary SupplementsTotal NutritionMoringa CapsulesFDAHealth RiskFood RecallsDrugs
-
Yale Researchers Uncover Organ-Brain Communication and Ancient Dinosaur Attack
Yale researchers reveal organs' neural circuits communicate with the brain, offering new disease treatment paths. Concurrently, a Yale-led study uncovers a 160-million-year-old fossilized dinosaur attack.
HealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentMediaMedical ScienceEnvironmentEducationFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Yale UniversityNeurosciencePaleontologyRui ChangIchthyosaurPliosaurUniversity
-
Beaumont Felon Indicted on Federal Firearms Charge
A 41-year-old Beaumont felon, Jared Cole Stephenson, faces a federal firearms charge in the Eastern District of Texas. The indictment is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative against violent crime.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jared Cole StephensonBeaumontEastern District of TexasFirearms OffensesOperation Take Back AmericaFBICrime
-
Jamaican Man Pleads Guilty in Elderly Lottery Scam and Money Laundering Conspiracy
A Jamaican man pleaded guilty in Pittsburgh to an international lottery scam targeting elderly victims. Jason Plummer admitted to mail and wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies, facing significant prison time for his role in the scheme.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Jason PlummerLottery ScamMoney LaunderingElderly VictimsPittsburghJamaicaFraudFBI
-
Department of War Releases Third Batch of Declassified UAP Files
The Department of War has released its third batch of declassified UAP files under the PURSUE initiative. The WAR.GOV/UFO portal has seen over 1.7 billion hits, reflecting significant public interest in the Trump administration's transparency efforts.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMilitary UAPDepartment of WarDeclassified FilesPURSUESean ParnellTrump administrationGovernment TransparencyU.S. Department of War
-
Claysburg Man Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
Derek Hunter, 34, of Claysburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking. The conviction followed an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police and FBI Safe Streets Task Force.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal Government Derek HunterFentanylMethamphetamineDrug TraffickingClaysburgPennsylvaniaSentencingFBI
-
Fairfax County Government to Close for Juneteenth Holiday
Fairfax County Government and the Office of the Fire Marshal will close on June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth. The PLUS system will be accessible, but staff will not be available for support.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Fairfax CountyJuneteenthGovernment ClosureOffice of the Fire MarshalPLUSVirginiaPublic ServicesFairfax County GovernmentRestonVA
-
Elizabeth Man Jailed for Antisemitic Threat and Lying to FBI
An Elizabeth, Pennsylvania man received 30 months in prison for an antisemitic threat against a public official and lying to the FBI about firearms. The sentencing reinforces accountability for hate-driven crimes and deception.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Edward Arthur Owens Jr.Elizabeth PennsylvaniaAntisemitic ThreatPublic OfficialFalse StatementsFBICrime and Justice