FEDERAL POST

May 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

US Moves Closer to Easing Marijuana Rules

Federal officials are preparing for a major shift in how marijuana is treated under U. S. law, with changes expected as soon as this week. If approved, this would be the biggest update to marijuana policy in years, making it easier for scientists to study the drug's possible benefits. The push for

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Health Care Fraud: Eight Arrests in Los Angeles Area

Federal agents arrested eight people last week after uncovering a $50 million fraud scheme linked to Los Angeles hospitals and other health programs. The investigation focused on five hospice centers in Glendale, Artesia, Tarzana and Simi Valley. These facilities allegedly billed Medicare for pa

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Mar 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Canada’s Media Giants Team Up to Boost Local Films

Postmedia Studios, a unit of Postmedia Network Inc. , and Elevation Pictures have joined forces to back Canadian feature projects. The first joint effort is the documentary “Fire Weather, ” made for CBC and produced by Elevation Pictures and Mercury Films. The film follows the story of wildfires, dr

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Mar 05 2026CRIME

Crypto Scam Hunt Yields $61M Recovery

Federal agents in North Carolina recovered more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) after dismantling a romance‑based pig‑butchering scam. The case shows how investigators used the open nature of blockchain data to follow money through a maze of wallets, even after scammers tried to hide thei

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Feb 28 2026CRIME

Justice Decision Keeps Death Penalty Off the Table for Mangione

Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to challenge a judge’s ruling that removed the death penalty from the case involving Luigi Mangione. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the court on Friday, and it means the federal trial will likely start this fall with jury selection in

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

How Exercise Helps Post-Menopausal Women Fight High Blood Pressure

Post-menopausal women face a higher risk of high blood pressure. This is due to aging and big changes in hormones. Exercise is known to help manage blood pressure. But, how much and what kind of exercise works best? This is what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at different types

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Workers Fight Back After Being Fired for Their Beliefs

Federal employees who believe they were wrongly fired for their political views are now taking their fight to the courts. They are asking judges and an independent body that handles federal worker disputes to decide if their First Amendment and civil service protections were violated. The cases fil

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Jan 04 2026CRIME

Federal Hill Seeks Stronger Crime Solutions After Recent Arrest

Federal Hill is pushing for stronger measures against violent crime after a suspect was caught in a recent murder case. The victim, Charles Brothers, was shot in an elementary school parking lot during his birthday celebration. This has left the community worried and asking for more help. Jen Covin

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Federal Workers Fight Back Against New Health Policy

Federal employees are pushing back against a recent policy change that affects healthcare coverage. The new rule, effective January 1, removes support for gender-affirming treatments from federal health insurance plans. This decision has sparked a legal challenge from the Human Rights Campaign Found

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