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NIH Researchers Charged with Smuggling Monkeypox Virus into U.S.
Two foreign nationals working at a federal biosafety laboratory face up to five years in prison after allegedly bringing 113 biological vials through Detroit airport.
New Jersey Alleges Unsanitary Conditions at Migrant Facility Rocked by Protests
Newark officials call for immediate closure as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defends conditions, saying detainees are receiving required calories.
ActBlue Board Members Face Congressional Probe as GOP Widens Investigation Into Democratic Fundraising Platform
Three Republican committee chairs are requesting transcribed interviews with five board members by June 16 over allegations of misconduct in handling foreign donations.
Pentagon Has Spent Over $70 Million on Migrant Detention at Guantanamo, Reports Say
The figure represents a 44 percent increase from December estimates, with Congress facing pressure to address the costs of Operation Southern Guard.
Judge Blocks DC Outlet NOTUS From Rebranding as 'The Star' After Rival's Lawsuit
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the rebrand, setting a settlement conference within seven days and another hearing for July 22.
FBI Secures Two Life Sentences Against Child Predators in Same Week for First Time in Tampa Field Office History
The milestone cases involved a nonprofit executive who used cruise ships to abuse autistic minors and an Orlando man who extorted more than 50 child victims across the United States.
Protests Erupt After Footage Shows UK Police Handcuffing Dying Teen as He Said He Had Been Stabbed
Body camera video released after the murder conviction of Vickrum Digwa shows officers dismissing 18-year-old Henry Nowak's pleas, sparking nationwide debate over policing and race.
Inspection of Delaney Hall ICE Facility Contradicts Claims in New Jersey AG's Lawsuit
The DHS Office of Professional Responsibility found the facility compliant with 17 of 22 standards, while Attorney General Jennifer Davenport sued operator GEO Group Inc. over alleged deplorable conditions.
FBI Unveils Results of Three-Month Crime Crackdown, 1,100+ Arrests Reported
Operation Spring Cleaning seized nearly 1,000 firearms and produced 615 indictments across federal, state, and local partnerships nationwide.
Congress Faces Pressure Over Guantanamo Immigration Detention Costs Exceeding $70 Million
Democratic lawmakers are calling for an end to immigration detention operations at the naval base, citing cost overruns and humanitarian concerns, while administration officials defend border enforcement measures.