Tool Allows Critical Partners to Assess Risks to Their Systems Washington The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the release of a DHS-developed detection tool that can be used by the federal government, commercial vendors, state and local governments,…

Stimulus funds go to variety of Department of Homeland Security programs WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released some details of the projects being funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, recently passed in both houses of…

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON U.S. officials are keeping a close watch on the current unrest in Pakistan, a country that is key to NATOs efforts in Afghanistan, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.…

Washington, D.C. The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Northern California residents Anthony Vassallo and Kenneth Kenitzer for orchestrating a multi-million dollar investment fraud. Vassallo agreed to a court order freezing his assets. The SEC is seeking an emergency court order…

A settlement has been reached between the Attorneys General from 27 states and the District of Columbia with Coke, Nestle and Beverage Partnership Worldwide (BPW) resolving questions over the companies claims that drinking Enviga, a green tea beverage, burns calories…

Operation Xcellerator Takes 23 Tons of Narcotics Off Americas Streets and Seizes More Than $59 Million in Drug Money WASHINGTON More than 750 individuals have been arrested on narcotics-related charges and the seizure of more than 23 tons of narcotics…

Airline Agrees to Further Improve Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reached a settlement agreement with Southwest Airlines to resolve outstanding enforcement actions. Under the agreement, Southwest Airlines will pay a $7.5 million civil penalty that could double…

Border Patrol agents working in the south Texas region near Rio Grande City seized two tons of marijuana stuffed in this cargo van. Rio Grande City, Texas - Border Patrol agents working in the Escobares, Texas area yesterday encountered and…

CHICAGO Six Chicago area defendants were indicted on federal charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $10 million in mortgage loan proceeds from various lenders by submitting false loan applications and supporting documents, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The…

Charges have been unsealed against SHARMON HOWELL, a/k/a "Sharmon Wade," DAVID MOORE, JUNE PERSAUD, and OSCAR ANCRUM, a/k/a "Red," a/k/a "Manny," for their roles in a "sub-prime" mortgage fraud scheme involving more than two dozen loans which totaled over $10…

Officers in Calexico discover 2,109 pounds of marijuana in an RV. Courtesy photo Calexico, Calif. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico downtown port of entry intercepted 2,109 pounds of marijuana worth more than $1.2 million. The…

Pallets of stone contain 403 packages of cocaine. Courtesy photo Brownsville, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Cargo Facility at Veterans International Bridge discovered nearly $18 million in cocaine hidden within a commercial shipment of cantera stone…