U.S. Politics Press Releases

Office of the Governor — News Release — State of Hawai‘i Responds to Kona Low Impacts, Launches Kona Low Interim Disaster Case ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR  KE KIAʻĀINA   STATE OF HAWAI‘I RESPONDS TO KONA LOW IMPACTS, LAUNCHES KONA LOW INTERIM DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2026  HONOLULU – Governor Josh …

JW Mitchell Heating and Air Conditioning Launches $59 AC Tune-Up Special for Costa Mesa and Orange County

JW Mitchell Heating and Air Conditioning offers a $59 AC tune-up, free replacement estimates, and $39 diagnostics for Orange County homeowners this April. COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As warmer …

New Data from Propel Reveals Scale of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Theft Crisis Hitting SNAP Families Nationwide

Drawing survey data from 8,000+ EBT cardholders, Propel’s report exposes how fraud is draining hundreds of millions from nation’s most vulnerable households BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every month, millions …

Alona Lebedieva: New Routes Are Reshaping the Balance of Economic Influence in Eurasia

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Central Asia, the role of transport is being gradually redefined. A region once perceived merely as a “space between major markets” is now increasingly viewed as a potential transit hub connecting …

4KIDS Invites Communities to Help Launch Children into Bright Futures During National Foster Care Month

Florida nonprofit sparks a holistic Restoration Movement to provide the full expression of home —safety, belonging, identity, and healing— every child deserves. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This May, 4KIDS …

April 3, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

From Advocacy to Legacy: West Broadway Garden Honors Kimberly Parker

South Boston is celebrating a local champion. A resolution offered by Councilor Flynn was adopted to rename the West Broadway Community Garden in honor of Kimberly Parker, a longtime South Boston resident, property manager, and tireless advocate for …

Boston Celebrates Senegal’s Independence and Community Contributions

Boston is set to wave a symbol of unity and culture at City Hall this week. Councilor Louijeune introduced a resolution recognizing the independence of the Republic of Senegal and celebrating the contributions of the Senegalese community in Boston. In …

Boston Shines a Light on Housing Equity This April

Boston is putting the spotlight on housing equity this April. Councilors Worrell, Louijeune, and Breadon introduced a resolution officially recognizing Fair Housing Month in the city, honoring decades of advocacy and ongoing efforts to ensure that all …

Council Opposes ICE Staffing at Logan Airport

This week, Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell introduced a resolution urging that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) not be deployed to staff vacant TSA positions at Boston Logan International Airport. The resolution comes amid …

Council Urges Passage of DHS Transparency Bill on Use of Force

This week, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell centered on the “DHS Use of Force Transparency Act,” co-sponsored by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Dave Min. The measure outlines how the act …

Former USDA Official Pleads Guilty to Receiving an Illegal Gratuity

HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Jason Shitanishi, 60, of Honolulu, Hawaii pled guilty in federal court today to receiving an illegal gratuity as a public official.  

District of Arizona Charges 226 Individuals for Immigration-Related Criminal Conduct this Week

PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of enforcement operations from March 28 through April 3, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 226 individuals. Specifically, the United States …

Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault on Grounds of Gateway Arch National Park

The sentence will run consecutive to the 84 months Monte Derrell Boatman is currently serving for violating his supervised release in a 2009 armed robbery case.

Hawaii Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Disaster Relief Funds Intended for Lahaina and Pacific Palisades Fire ...

HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Chelsea Johnson, 32, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was sentenced yesterday to four months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release (the first four months to be served as home confinement …

Prime Capital Ventures CEO Sentenced to 97 Months for Multimillion Dollar Wire Fraud Conspiracy

Fort Wainwright Soldier sentenced to 32 years in sadistic child pornography case

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – A Fort Wainwright soldier was sentenced today to 32 years in prison for possessing thousands of images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and for producing CSAM.

St. Louis Carjacker Sentenced to 114 Months in Prison

Jonniece Wilson stole a Hyundai Accent at gunpoint in 2024.

U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 131 Border-Related Cases This Week

SAN DIEGO – Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 131 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances …

North Fort Myers Man Sentenced to More than Six Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

Fort Myers, Florida – Michael Peacock (39, North Fort Myers) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kyle Dudek to six years and six months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Peacock pleaded guilty on October 28, 2025. United States …