Formerly the Navy’s second-highest-ranking officer, Burke is now the senior-most member of the US military to ever be convicted of a federal crime.
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US Political News at all levels National, State, and Local.
Texas gang members sentenced for human smuggling after high-speed border chases
Two gang members have been sentenced for human smuggling, following a series of high-speed chases at the border.
Trump officials allow NY wind farm project to resume construction following intervention from Hochul, Adams
Construction at the Empire Wind 1 site was halted on April 16 after the Department of the Interior concluded that the project and its permit Read More
DOJ launches investigation into blue state city over alleged race-based hiring
The DOJ is investigating Chicago for potential racial discrimination in hiring practices under Mayor Brandon Johnson, following remarks on Black officials in his administration.
Texas bill pushes strictest social media ban for minors in the nation
Proposed Texas legislation, Bill 186, would ban minors from social media, enforce parental consent, and address the risks associated with digital platforms.
Federal charges filed against Dem congresswoman following confrontation at ICE facility
Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., was charged by the United States Attorney’s office in New Jersey after she allegedly rushed through the gates past security last Friday at Delaney Hall.
Feds Charge New Jersey Democrat Over Clash With Agents At ICE Facility
On Monday, the Department of Justice announced that Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) has been charged in connection with a scuffle at an Immigration and Customs Read More
Navy’s former second-in-command convicted in historic corruption case
Robert Burke, who served as the 40th vice chief of naval operations from June 2019 to June 2020, was found guilty Monday of bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery.
Trump Admin Reportedly Reaches Settlement With Family Of Ashli Babbitt
The Department of Justice is reportedly set to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed on January 6, 2021, Read More
More Americans say the country is on the right track after tariff rollback – sweeping import duties viewed as Trump’s ‘biggest failure’ of second term: poll
Over half of voters (51%) rated the US economy as being “strong,” up 5 points from April.