Trump administration creates new position to crack down on state fraud The Trump administration is creating a new assistant attorney general position to investigate alleged fraud across states such as the level of fraud seen in Minnesota's social services. View Article →

Maritime crime hits post-pandemic high as piracy surges worldwide From Africa's Gulf of Guinea to America's Caribbean Sea, 2025 was a growth year for pirates. Globally, maritime crime is at its highest levels since COVID-19. View Article →

The House was his home: Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer announces retirement after 44 years Maryland Democratic Rep. Steny H. Hoyer announced his retirement Thursday, preparing to leave the House after 44 years as the current longest-serving Democrat in the lower chamber. View Article →

M23 rebel group holds a symbolic funeral for victims of drone strike in eastern Congo The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group on Thursday held a symbolic burial for 22 people killed in a drone strike earlier this month in the North Kivu province in eastern Congo. View Article →