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Man from Ecuador Receives Sentence for Illegally Introducing Misbranded Prescription Drugs in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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Man from Ecuador Receives Sentence for Illegally Introducing Misbranded Prescription Drugs in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Mauricio Sarmiento, a 35-year-old man from Ecuador, has been sentenced today by United States District Court Judge John M. Gallagher. Sarmiento will serve one year of non-reporting probation and pay a $500 fine, along with a $100 special assessment. The charges against him include introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce, as announced by United States … Read more

Arizona Attorney General contests Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship

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Arizona Attorney General contests Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

Attorney General Kris Mayes has made an announcement today, stating that she is joining a multistate federal lawsuit. The lawsuit aims to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order, which seeks to put an end to birthright citizenship. Attorney General Mayes emphasized that no executive order can override the United States Constitution and the longstanding legal … Read more

US Coast Guard chief removed by Trump administration, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) focus cited

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US Coast Guard chief removed by Trump administration, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) focus cited

The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch, has been dismissed by the Trump administration. Fagan, who served as the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, has been relieved of her duties. In 2021, Fagan assumed the leadership of the Coast Guard, … Read more

30,000 Rounds Of Ammunition Confiscate In Southern Arizona

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Earlier this month, law enforcement agencies in southern Arizona conducted a multi-agency investigation that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of ammunition. Two different SUVs traveling east on Interstate 10 from the Phoenix area were found to be carrying the ammunition. The Pinal County Sheriff’s office intercepted a vehicle carrying 7.62×39 ammunition. At … Read more

TikTok resumes operations in the US following Trump’s statement to preserve it

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TikTok resumes operations in the US following Trump's statement to preserve it

TikTok resumes services following President-elect’s intervention In a positive turn of events, TikTok has started restoring its services on Sunday following the intervention of President-elect. The popular social media platform faced potential bans in the United States due to security concerns. However, with this recent development, users can once again enjoy the wide array of … Read more

Understanding Eligibility and Payment Chart for VA 100% Permanent Benefits in 2025

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Understanding Eligibility and Payment Chart for VA 100% Permanent Benefits in 2025

Veterans residing in the United States should be aware of the VA 100% Permanent Benefits 2025, as these benefits can significantly enhance their quality of life and financial well-being. These benefits have been established in response to the ongoing increase in inflation rates and adjustments in the cost of living across the country. In 2025, … Read more

ICE plans significant enforcement operation in Chicago following Trump’s inauguration

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ICE plans significant enforcement operation in Chicago following Trump's inauguration

According to a document reviewed by NBC News and a person familiar with the planning, officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement are planning a significant enforcement operation that will specifically target immigrants for several days after the inauguration of Donald Trump as president. The document states that the operation was scheduled to commence on Tuesday … Read more

Warning: Arizonans, Beware of This Deceitful Scam Targeting You

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Warning: Arizonans, Beware of This Deceitful Scam Targeting You

Arizona residents have been warned about a new scam targeting individuals who receive a jury duty summons. Scammers are posing as court officials and attempting to extort money by claiming that the recipient has failed to appear for jury duty. The scammers then demand payment to avoid legal consequences. The scam begins with a phone … Read more

Identification of 3 individuals who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Saguaro Lake

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Identification of 3 individuals who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Saguaro Lake

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of the three individuals who tragically lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning at Saguaro Lake in Mesa over the weekend. (Source: AZFamily) The victim has been identified by deputies as Amanda Elderkin, aged 35, Jason Elderkin, aged 41, and Julieanne Afman, aged 57. Sgt. … Read more

Rural Arizona residents would face severe consequences if Republicans reduce Medicaid funding

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Rural Arizona residents would face severe consequences if Republicans reduce Medicaid funding

According to a recent study conducted by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, rural communities in Arizona would be among the hardest hit if the new Republican-controlled federal government implements its proposed cuts to state Medicaid programs. President Donald Trump’s plans for the health care program for lower income and disabled Americans remain … Read more