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justice.gov
Jessica Bowie was charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after law enforcement said she sought an explosive device for an attack on the New York State Capitol.
ofac.treasury.gov
OFAC updated its SDN List on August 20, 2026, adding individuals, entities and vessels tied to Ecuadorian drug trafficking, Hizballah, Cuba and Iran-related designations. It also issued Russia-related General License 131I and amended three…
justice.gov
A federal grand jury in Pennsylvania returned a superseding indictment charging Jimmy Fabian with allegedly underpaying more than $7 million in employment taxes and filing false corporate tax returns.
ncsc.org
The 2026 Survey of State Courts identifies staffing shortages, constrained resources, AI-related risks and persistent challenges with virtual hearings.
irs.gov
The IRS has made a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through IRS Individual Online Account, allowing taxpayers to securely obtain and share tax compliance information.
home.treasury.gov
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 15 Ecuador-based targets and identified 10 vessels as blocked property over alleged cocaine trafficking links to Los Choneros, Los Lobos, Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG.
home.treasury.gov
OFAC designated 10 individuals it says transferred cash to Hizballah and re-designated Hizballah under its counterterrorism authority on August 20, 2026.
ag.ny.gov
Attorney General Letitia James announced charges against 17 people following an investigation that seized more than 10 kilograms of cocaine and approximately 250 grams of fentanyl and heroin.
ag.ny.gov
New York Attorney General Letitia James published a guide on August 20, 2026, explaining eligibility, discounts, payment assistance, and protections under the New York Hospital Financial Assistance Law.
eeoc.gov
The EEOC alleges Kenosha Nissan threatened, disciplined and fired employees after they reported racial harassment in 2024.
news.un.org
The International Criminal Court called new US sanctions against its president and a senior trial lawyer a “flagrant attack” on its independence, while the UN expressed serious concern.
dhs.gov
DHS asked Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Fairfax County officials to honor an ICE detainer for a man charged with second-degree murder.
federalreserve.gov
The Federal Reserve Board announced consent prohibitions against Stephanie R. Kilbert and Crystal A. Wykle over the misappropriation of customer funds.
federalreserve.gov
The Federal Reserve Board announced a written agreement with SouthPoint Bancshares and terminated a 2017 cease and desist order involving Deutsche Bank entities.
justice.gov
Eric Brian Rosenberg pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion after prosecutors said he used cashier’s checks and a nominee bank account to conceal funds from the IRS.
ag.ny.gov
The Office of Special Investigation concluded that prosecutors could not disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that NYPD officers’ use of deadly force was justified under New York law.
ag.ny.gov
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance on August 20 explaining eligibility, protections, and application procedures under the state’s Hospital Financial Aid Law.
irs.gov
The proposed regulations would limit investments during a child’s growth period to qualifying mutual funds and ETFs, with comments due Oct. 20, 2026.
apnews.com
Twenty deportees arrived in Liberia on Thursday under a new U.S.-Liberia agreement that will bring 1,200 migrants to the West African country, including nationals from several regions.
scotusblog.com
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a ruling blocking construction of a new White House ballroom, while separate emergency proceedings concern mail-in voting and a religious-freedom injunction.
