U.S. Justice Department awards Colorado $1.3 million for Evergreen shooting victims
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announced in Denver that the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs has awarded the Colorado Department of Public Safety $1.3 million. The grant is designated to support victims and the community affected by the 2025 Evergreen High School shooting. The source gives no additional information on the size of the affected community, the condition of the victims, or any specific services covered by the award. It identifies the funding recipient as the Colorado Department of Public Safety and the awarding federal office as the DOJ's Office of Justice Programs.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 21:02 LONDON
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U.S. imposes entry restrictions amid Ebola outbreak, directs some flights to Dulles
The United States has imposed entry restrictions linked to an Ebola outbreak, with the Department of Homeland Security directing flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The move marks a targeted border-control response rather than a blanket closure, based on the limited details confirmed so far. The directive applies to some flights carrying specified travellers, but the exact scope of the restrictions has not been publicly detailed in the supplied material.The only confirmed operational instruction is that all flights carrying certain travelers must arrive at Dulles International Airport. The measure was reported on 21 May... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Former TSA Security Officer Sentenced in Boston for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fraud
A Worcester man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for fraudulently obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Assistance while employed full-time as a TSA Security Officer. The court case centers on benefits tied to the pandemic unemployment program and the defendant's simultaneous full-time federal airport security job. According to the source, he obtained tens of thousands of dollars in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. The text does not specify the exact amount, the length of the scheme, or when the false claims were made. The report identifies Boston as the federal court venue and Worcester as the man's home city. No other defendants, agencies,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 19:02 LONDON
Federal authorities warn of scammers posing as prosecutors
Federal authorities in Cincinnati are warning American citizens about a scam involving individuals posing as prosecutors or other federal law enforcement officials. The source says the impostors may be operating outside the United States. According to the warning, a scammer or group of scammers is contacting people around the country and attempting to defraud them of money. The source does not identify any agency beyond federal authorities, and it does not provide names of the impersonated officials. No arrests, charges, or confirmed victims are mentioned. The report also does not describe the communication method, the amount of money sought, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 19:02 LONDON
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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Material Support for Michoacan Cartel
Valencia-Soriano, also known as Jose C. Soriano-Valencia, 34, of Kansas City, Missouri, pleaded guilty in federal court today to providing material support to a Michoacan, Mexico-based cartel. The cartel was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, according to the source. The guilty plea was entered in connection with a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. The text does not identify the cartel by name, describe the support alleged, or provide any additional facts about the federal case. The source identifies Valencia-Soriano as a Mexican national. It gives his age and city of residence, but no other personal details, charging history, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 22:03 LONDON
Avondale man faces federal charges over ICE property vandalism in Arizona
A man was taken into custody on May 7, 2026, after being indicted in connection with the burning of a property owned by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Surprise, Arizona. The source identifies the case as federal charges tied to vandalizing ICE property. The incident is stated to have occurred in February in Surprise, Arizona. The source does not provide the man's name, the amount of damage, or any additional allegations beyond setting fire to the ICE-owned property. The report places the arrest after the indictment and says the man was in custody as of May 7, 2026. No... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 21:32 LONDON
Fed minutes signal openness to higher rates as Iran war upends outlook
Minutes from the Federal Reserve's April meeting show that most officials were open to the possibility of higher interest rates, according to the record of the session. The meeting took place as the war with Iran was already reshaping the outlook for the US economy. It was also Jerome H.Powell's last meeting as chair, giving the record added significance for markets watching the central bank's next move. The minutes indicate that the discussion among policymakers was influenced by a rapidly changing external environment rather than by a single domestic data point. The war with Iran was described as having upended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Former Baltimore Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Federal Mail Theft and Fraud Charges
A former United States Postal Service employee in Baltimore, Maryland, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges connected to a check-fraud scheme. Derrick Stewart, 34, of Baltimore, admitted guilt to federal mail theft by a postal employee, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The case centers on conduct that took place while Stewart worked as a clerk at a mail processing and distribution center in Baltimore. The source identifies the charges as arising from that employment and links them to the check-fraud scheme. No additional details are provided in the source on the amount of loss, the number of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 16:33 LONDON
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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, Tying Race to MAGA Agenda
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 19 May 2026 at 17:30 BST: "The Highly Respected Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, an America First Patriot, and someone who has always been extremely loyal to me and our AMAZING MAGA MOVEMENT, is running for the United States Senate, to represent a place I love and WON, BIG, three times, with 6.4 Million Votes in 2024 (The Most Votes in the History of the State, BY FAR)!I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a WINNER! Ken is a Strong... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
NextEra Dominion bid framed by rising electricity costs and data-centre demand
NextEra's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy is being discussed against a backdrop of higher electricity prices in the United States and rapidly rising demand from data centres. The latest reporting says those two pressures are central to how the bid is being viewed. The transaction remains a proposed acquisition rather than a completed deal.The confirmed detail is limited, but the report says Americans are paying a lot more for electricity and that data centres are demanding much more power from utilities. That combination is shaping the context for the deal and helping explain why the utility sector is drawing attention.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
New Mexico leads legal push over PFAS contamination at military bases
New Mexico is leading a legal push over PFAS contamination at military bases, with the state's case against the federal government now seen as a test for similar claims elsewhere. The dispute centres on so-called "forever chemicals", which have been found at military sites and are the subject of growing litigation. The outcome is expected to shape how courts handle contamination claims linked to bases across the United States.The supporting material says the state is at the centre of the country's reckoning with PFAS. It also says the suit is against the federal government, although no further details are provided... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 11:33 LONDON
Russia governor pushes reactionary social agenda in Vologda region
A regional governor in Russia is seeking to turn Vologda into a test case for a more conservative social agenda aligned with Kremlin ideals. The move has drawn attention because it combines local policy changes with a broader political message about the direction of governance in the region. The available material describes the effort as a deliberate attempt to reshape the region into a laboratory for reactionary ideas.The confirmed details are limited, but the governor is described as a firebrand who has already shut liquor stores and banned abortion. Those measures are presented as part of a wider campaign rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
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UAE investigates drone strike near Barakah nuclear power plant
The United Arab Emirates is investigating a drone strike that hit a generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant west of Abu Dhabi. Officials said the incident involved three drones entering from the western border direction on Sunday, with two intercepted and a third striking near the site. The strike caused a fire, but authorities said there were no injuries and no effect on radiological safety.The defence ministry said it was working to determine the source of the attack. It said the drones were dealt with "successfully" and that the third drone hit a generator outside the inner perimeter of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
Hobart Derwent Barracks site slated for up to 1,000 homes
Tasmanian and federal governments have announced early planning for a housing development of up to 1,000 homes at the Derwent Barracks site in Dowsing Point, in Hobart's north. The 31-hectare waterfront site is set to be sold as part of a national defence estate divestment, with the proposal described as a joint co-investment involving federal, state and local government. The plan would replace the barracks with a mixed housing precinct rather than a single-tenure development.According to the announcement, the site could accommodate a mix of social, affordable and private housing. The early concept also includes family homes, townhouses and medium-density... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Chinese influence case in US leads to convictions over alleged foreign agent activity
A Chinese community group president in Manhattan has been found guilty of acting as an unauthorised foreign agent for China, in a case that US authorities say involved the first known overseas police station in the country. In a separate case in California, Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to posting propaganda for Beijing. The two outcomes were announced in the same week and add to a growing set of US prosecutions linked to alleged Chinese influence operations.Lu Jianwang, 64, had set up an office above a ramen store in Manhattan's Chinatown in 2022, according to the case described in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
Michigan challenges Trump order to keep coal plant running
Michigan and other parties have told a court that the Trump administration broke the law by declaring an "energy emergency" and ordering an aging coal-burning plant to keep operating.The dispute centres on a single plant in Michigan, which was directed to remain open under the emergency order.The supporting material does not identify the plant by name.The challenge raises immediate questions about the administration's use of emergency powers in energy policy and the continued operation of older coal generation assets.It also puts the legality of the order before the courts.The case matters because it could affect how far federal authorities can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
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US seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government has filed notice that it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, the man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington DC last year.US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said the notice covers three of the 13 charges against the 31-year-old, including murder of a foreign official, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and causing death through the use of a firearm.Prosecutors allege Rodriguez shot Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May 2025.They say the pair were leaving a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
US Justice Department moves to use terrorism laws in cases against Mexican officials
The US Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes.The move was issued this week, according to the supplied reporting, and is aimed at cases involving officials in Mexico.No specific defendants, charges or court filings were identified in the material provided.The development matters because it signals a possible expansion of US criminal enforcement tools in cross-border drug cases.It also raises the prospect of heightened legal and diplomatic friction between Washington and Mexico.The instruction appears to be a policy and enforcement step rather than a completed prosecution.The supplied material does not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 17:31 LONDON
