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Secretary Noem Travels to Chicago as Operation Midway Blitz Reaches More Than 1,000 Illegal Aliens Arrested
The worst of the worst arrested include pedophiles, child abusers, kidnappers, gang members, and armed robbers WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border...

Three Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago with Using Their Vehicles to Impede and Interfere with the Work of Federal Agents
CHICAGO – Three individuals have been charged in federal court in Chicago with using their vehicles to impede and interfere with the work of federal agents in the Chicago area. The charges allege that two of the three defendants rammed their...

Attorney General Bonta Sues El Cajon for Illegally Sharing License Plate Data with Out-of-State Law Enforcement
SAN DIEGO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against the City of El Cajon over its refusal to comply with state law prohibiting the sharing of license plate data with federal and out-of-state law enforcement agencies....

Attorneys General Tong Files Second Lawsuit Against DOJ to Protect Services for Crime Survivors
Press Releases 10/03/2025 Attorneys General Tong Files Second Lawsuit Against DOJ to Protect Services for Crime Survivors (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong this week joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a second...

Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Key Victory in Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Conditioning of Victims of Crime Act Grant Funding
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that following a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Trump Administration has now dropped its plan to impose illegal conditions on over $1.3 billion...

Shutdown Politics and Partisan Gridlock Put Medicare and Social Security at Greater Risk of Insolvency
The shutdown and political paralysis if continued Will result in automatic benefit cuts in Medicare and Social Security payments within the next seven years. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Steven Fox, a...

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Announces Key Victory in Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Imposition of Illegal Immigration Enforcement Conditions on Victims of Crime Act Grants
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed down from its attempt to impose illegal conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in Victims of Crimes Act...

Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2025 Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2024 18 law enforcement officers, 11 members of the fire service, 2 corrections officers, 1 court...

DHS Arrests More Than 800 Illegal Aliens Including Worst of the Worst Criminals in Operation Midway Blitz Despite Sanctuary Politicians and Violent Riots
While rioters threaten to “shoot ICE” outside the ICE Broadway Processing Center, law enforcement bravely continues operation arresting gang members, murderers, and rapists, pedophiles, and domestic abusers WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of...

Illinois Governor Protests Trump Administration Troop Deployment Plan
(MENAFN) Illinois Governor JB Pritzker sharply criticized reports on Monday that the Trump administration was planning to send 100 military personnel to the state, calling the move a troubling escalation. "We're being told the Trump Administration...

Illinois Gov. denounces Trump’s plan to deploy troops by the state
(MENAFN) Illinois Governor JB Pritzker strongly opposed reports on Monday suggesting that the Trump administration intends to station troops in Illinois, according to accounts. "We're being told the Trump Administration wants to deploy 100...

Statement from Truth in Accounting on the Federal Government Shutdown
TIA: Government Shutdown Exposes Deeper Rot CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Truth in Accounting (TIA), a nonpartisan organization focused on promoting transparent government financial reporting, today released a...

Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit Defending Critical Services for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing to block unlawful new restrictions on federal funding that supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent...

ReVia Achieves Relativity Developer Partner Status to Expand Data Governance and eDiscovery Innovation
Participation in the Relativity Developer Program reflects ReVia’s commitment to addressing the industry’s most pressing data challenges NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ReVia, a leading innovator in security,...

DrCloudEHR Selected by Trellus to Support Chicago's Refugee and Immigrant Communities
This partnership will provide Trellus with a robust, integrated platform to streamline its clinical, administrative, and financial operations. BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DrCloudEHR, a premier...

Governor Hochul Announces Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris to Depart Department of Financial Services After Four Years of Service
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that, after four years of service, Superintendent Harris will be leaving the Department of Financial Services. The Governor is appointing Kaitlin Asrow as Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial...

Pritzker criticizes Trump’s government plan to deploy troops to Illinois
(MENAFN) On Monday, JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, criticized a reported plan by the Trump government to deploy troops to the state. Pritzker stated on X platform that "we're being told the Trump Administration wants to deploy 100 military...

DOW SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Dow Inc. - DOW
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until October 28, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in...

KINDERCARE SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. - KLC
NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until October 13, 2025 to file lead plaintiff...

V.F. CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against V.F. Corporation - VFC
NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until November 12, 2025 to file lead plaintiff...