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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
STUTTGART-MOEHRINGEN, Germany, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Africa Command issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2025:
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on Dec. 19, 2025.
The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 45 km southeast of Bossaso.
AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade ISIS-Somalia's ability to threaten the U.S. Homeland,
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STUTTGART-MOEHRINGEN, Germany, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Africa Command issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2025:
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on Dec. 19, 2025.
The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 45 km southeast of Bossaso.
AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade ISIS-Somalia's ability to threaten the U.S. Homeland,our forces, and our citizens abroad.
Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.
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Original text here: https://www.africom.mil/pressrelease/36137/us-forces-conduct-strikestargeting-isis-somalia
U.S. Attorney Announces $6.8 Million Settlement With New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital For Paying Kickbacks To A Westchester Oncology Practice In Order To Obtain Referrals
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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U.S. Attorney Announces $6.8 Million Settlement With New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital For Paying Kickbacks To A Westchester Oncology Practice In Order To Obtain Referrals
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Special Agent in Charge of the New York Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General ("HHS-OIG"), Naomi D. Gruchacz, announced today that the United
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NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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U.S. Attorney Announces $6.8 Million Settlement With New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital For Paying Kickbacks To A Westchester Oncology Practice In Order To Obtain Referrals
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Special Agent in Charge of the New York Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General ("HHS-OIG"), Naomi D. Gruchacz, announced today that the UnitedStates has filed and settled a healthcare fraud lawsuit against NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL ("NYPHV"), which, prior to 2015, was known as Hudson Valley Hospital Center ("Hudson Valley"). The settlement resolves allegations that NYPHV improperly paid millions of dollars to a Westchester-based oncology practice (the "Oncology Practice") to induce patient referrals to the hospital, which NYPHV then billed to Medicare and Medicaid.
Specifically, the Complaint alleges that in 2011 and 2012, NYPHV entered into three contracts with the Oncology Practice. Together, those contracts provided that NYPHV would pay hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to the Oncology Practice in exchange for, among other things, work on a proposed melanoma center (the "Melanoma Center"), work on a proposed breast cancer center (the "Breast Center"), and the development and management of an intraoperative radiation therapy service line (the "IORT Service Line" and, collectively, with the agreements concerning the Melanoma Center and the Breast Center, the "Agreements"). After entering into the Agreements, Hudson Valley and NYPHV subsequently made millions of dollars in payments to the Oncology Practice. But in reality, many of these payments were not made in exchange for the services identified in the Agreements. Instead, the Oncology Practice frequently failed to perform or document the central services identified in the Agreements. All the while, NYPHV continued to receive referrals from the Oncology Practice that generated millions of dollars in reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid.
Under the settlement approved today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman, NYPHV agreed to pay a total sum of $6,836,764.30 plus interest, with $6,469,410.32 to be paid to the United States and the remainder to be paid to New York State. As part of the settlement, NYPHV also admitted and accepted responsibility for certain conduct alleged by the Government in its complaint, including that NYPHV paid the Oncology Practice over $4 million pursuant to the Agreements for work that was either not performed or not performed as called for in the Agreements, or for which NYPHV lacks any time records.
"Hospitals and physicians are expected to make medical decisions based on the needs of their patients, not improper financial arrangements," said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. "When hospitals provide improper payments to induce patient referrals, they compromise the integrity of federal healthcare programs that serve New Yorkers. We cannot afford corruption in our healthcare industry."
"Violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute, like those alleged in this case, can improperly influence referral decisions and undermine the integrity of federal health care programs," said HHS-OIG Special Agent in Charge Naomi D. Gruchacz. "HHS-OIG is committed to safeguarding the integrity of federal health care programs and ensuring that provider decisions are not compromised by inducements."
As alleged in the Government's Complaint:
In 2011 and 2012, NYPHV entered into the three Agreements with the Oncology Practice. The Agreements provided, respectively, that NYPHV would pay the Oncology Practice an annual fee in exchange for, among other things: one of the Oncology Practice's physician principals ("Physician A") serving as the Medical Director of a proposed Melanoma Center at the hospital (the "Melanoma Directorship Agreement"); the Oncology Practice's other physician principal ("Physician B") serving as the Medical Director of a proposed Breast Center at the hospital (the "Breast Center Directorship Agreement"); and the Oncology Practice developing, managing, marketing, and integrating the IORT Service Line as part of the hospital's Department of Radiation Oncology (the "IORT Management Services Agreement"). Each of the three Agreements expired in 2016.
By October 2016 at the latest, NYPHV was, or at minimum should have been, aware that the Oncology Practice was performing only a portion of the work called for under the IORT Management Services Agreement and was not performing the majority of the work being called for under the Melanoma Directorship Agreement. In addition, despite the fact that all of the Agreements expired in 2016, NYPHV continued to pay the Oncology Practice the fees in the Agreements through 2019.
All told, between January 2011 and December 2019 (the "Covered Period"), NYPHV paid over $4 million in fees to the Oncology Practice in connection with the Agreementsincluding payments for work that was not performedto induce the Oncology Practice to refer its patients to NYPHV for oncology-related medical services in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law. As a result of this conduct, NYPHV submitted false claims for payment to Medicare and Medicaid for services provided to these patients in violation of the False Claims Act.
Under the settlement, NYPHV admitted, among other things, that:
* Between 2011 and 2019, Hudson Valley and NYPHV together paid the Oncology Practice over $4 million pursuant to the Agreements for work that was either not performed, not performed as called for in the Agreements, or for which NYPHV lacks any time records. The Oncology Practice was required to submit these records to Hudson Valley, and later NYPHV, under the Melanoma and Breast Center Directorship Agreements.
* By October 2016, NYPHV was, or at minimum should have been, aware that the Oncology Practice was performing only a portion of the work called for under the IORT Management Services Agreement and was not performing the majority of the work being called for under the Melanoma Directorship Agreement. Nevertheless, NYPHV continued paying the Oncology Practice its fees under each of these agreements for another three years.
* The Oncology Practice and Physician A never developed or established the Melanoma Center as envisioned by the Melanoma Directorship Agreement and, accordingly, Physician A did not perform the primary duties of a Medical Director as envisioned by the Melanoma Directorship Agreement. Further, at least by 2012, Physician A did not provide 50 hours of work per month toward developing or establishing the Melanoma Center and NYPHV was unable to identify any time records from the Covered Period documenting Physician A's or their designee's work related to the Melanoma Directorship Agreement.
In connection with the filing of the lawsuit and settlement, the Government joined a private whistleblower lawsuit that had previously been filed under seal pursuant to the False Claims Act.
Mr. Clayton praised the outstanding investigative work of HHS-OIG.
This case is being handled by the Office's Civil Frauds Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacob Bergman is in charge of the case.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/us-attorney-announces-68-million-settlement-new-york-presbyterian-hudson-valley
Nigerian Man Convicted On Multiple Charges Including Wire Fraud, Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering, And Aggravated Identity Theft
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado posted the following news release on Dec. 22, 2025:
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Nigerian Man Convicted On Multiple Charges Including Wire Fraud, Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering, And Aggravated Identity Theft
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Ikponmwosa Erhinmwinrose, 39, of Atlanta, Georgia, was convicted by a federal jury on six counts of wire fraud, three counts of aggravated identity theft, one count of wire fraud conspiracy, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
According
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DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado posted the following news release on Dec. 22, 2025:
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Nigerian Man Convicted On Multiple Charges Including Wire Fraud, Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering, And Aggravated Identity Theft
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Ikponmwosa Erhinmwinrose, 39, of Atlanta, Georgia, was convicted by a federal jury on six counts of wire fraud, three counts of aggravated identity theft, one count of wire fraud conspiracy, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Accordingto the evidence presented at trial, Erhinmwinrose and other conspirators in his fraud ring stole more than $7.6 million in government benefits from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, multiple state unemployment insurance programs including from the state of Colorado, and tax refunds. The economic relief programs were launched by the federal government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To obtain these benefits, Erhinmwinrose and other conspirators in his fraud ring used the stolen identities of more than 1,000 victims. As a result of Erhinmwinrose's actions, identity-theft victims never received IRS stimulus payments, received letters in the mail stating that they had to start repaying loans that Erhinmwinrose had taken out in their names, and faced backlash on social media because others thought they had taken out large loans that in fact went to Erhinmwinrose and other members of his fraud ring. To facilitate the criminal activity, Erhinmwinrose created dozens of email accounts under false names to impersonate real individuals and businesses, worked with conspirators to submit fraudulent applications for benefits, and then instructed a network of conspirators to launder the proceeds through multiple bank accounts before converting the money to cash or transferring it overseas.
United States District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney presided over the trial.
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, FDIC Office of Inspector General, Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Inspector General, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General handled the investigation.
Assistant United States Attorneys Craig Fansler and Sonia Dave handled the prosecution.
Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Department of Justice's National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at: https://www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form
Case Number: 1-23-cr-00300-CNS
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/nigerian-man-convicted-multiple-charges-including-wire-fraud-conspiracy-commit-money
Gross Domestic Product, 3rd Quarter 2025 (Initial Estimate) and Corporate Profits (Preliminary)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release:
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Gross Domestic Product, 3rd Quarter 2025 (Initial Estimate) and Corporate Profits (Preliminary)
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Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July, August, and September), according to the initial estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 3.8 percent.
Due to the recent government shutdown, this initial report for the third quarter of 2025 replaces
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release:
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Gross Domestic Product, 3rd Quarter 2025 (Initial Estimate) and Corporate Profits (Preliminary)
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Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July, August, and September), according to the initial estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 3.8 percent.
Due to the recent government shutdown, this initial report for the third quarter of 2025 replacesthe release of the advance estimate originally scheduled for October 30 and the second estimate originally scheduled for November 26.
The increase in real GDP in the third quarter reflected increases in consumer spending, exports, and government spending that were partly offset by a decrease in investment. Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, decreased. For more information, refer to the "Technical Notes" below.
Compared to the second quarter, the acceleration in real GDP in the third quarter reflected a smaller decrease in investment, an acceleration in consumer spending, and upturns in exports and government spending. Imports decreased less in the third quarter.
Real final sales to private domestic purchasers, the sum of consumer spending and gross private fixed investment, increased 3.0 percent in the third quarter, compared with an increase of 2.9 percent in the second quarter.
The price index for gross domestic purchases increased 3.4 percent in the third quarter, compared with an increase of 2.0 percent in the second quarter. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased 2.8 percent, compared with an increase of 2.1 percent. Excluding food and energy prices, the PCE price index increased 2.9 percent, compared with an increase of 2.6 percent.
Real gross domestic income (GDI) increased 2.4 percent in the third quarter, compared with an increase of 2.6 percent (revised) in the second quarter. The average of real GDP and real GDI increased 3.4 percent in the third quarter, compared with an increase of 3.2 percent (revised) in the second quarter.
Profits from current production (corporate profits with inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments) increased $166.1 billion in the third quarter, compared with an increase of $6.8 billion in the second quarter.
Today's release includes updated monthly data for April through September for personal income as well as updated monthly data for July through September for personal outlays and consumer spending. The updated statistics, reflecting newly available source data, are available in BEA's iTables and API.
Next release: January 22, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST
Gross Domestic Product, 3rd Quarter 2025 (Updated Estimate),
GDP by Industry, and Corporate Profits (Revised)
Technical Notes
Lapse in federal government appropriations
The federal government shutdown that occurred in October and November resulted in delays in many of the principal source data that are used to produce estimates of GDP. This initial estimate of GDP for the third quarter of 2025 reflects a combination of data and methods that are typically used for the advance and second current quarterly estimates. More information on the source data and BEA assumptions that underlie the third-quarter estimate is shown in the key source data and assumptions table.
Sources of change for real GDP
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 4.3 percent (1.1 percent at a quarterly rate 1 ) in the third quarter, reflecting increases in consumer spending, exports, and government spending that were partly offset by a decrease in investment. Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, decreased.
* The increase in consumer spending reflected increases in both services and goods. Within services, the leading contributors were health care and other services. Within goods, the leading contributors were recreational goods and vehicles as well as other nondurable goods.
* Within health care, both outpatient services as well as hospital and nursing home services increased, based primarily on newly available third-quarter Census Bureau Quarterly Services Survey (QSS) data.
* Within other services, the leading contributors to the increase were international travel, based on data from BEA's International Transactions Accounts (ITAs), as well as professional and other services (mainly legal services), based on Census Bureau QSS data.
* The increase in recreational goods and vehicles primarily reflected an increase in information processing equipment, based primarily on Census Bureau Monthly Retail Trade Survey (MRTS) data for all three months of the quarter.
* The increase in other nondurable goods was mainly in prescription drugs reflecting Census Bureau MRTS data.
* For both exports and imports, the estimates primarily reflected data from BEA's ITAs, including updated information that will be publicly available with the U.S. International Transactions, 3rd Quarter 2025 release on January 14, 2026.
* Within exports, both goods and services increased. The increase in goods was led by capital goods except automotive, as well as nondurable consumer goods. The increase in services was led by other business services, which includes professional and management consulting services.
* Within imports, a decrease in goods (led by nondurable consumer goods) was partly offset by an increase in services (led by other business services).
* The increase in government spending reflected increases in both state and local government spending (led by consumption expenditures) as well as federal government spending (led by defense consumption expenditures).
* The decrease in investment primarily reflected a decrease in private inventory investment (led by wholesale trade and manufacturing), based primarily on Census Bureau inventory book value data and BEA's inventory valuation adjustment.
Settlements recorded in the third quarter
Estimates of corporate profits were reduced by several settlements that were finalized in the third quarter. Settlements are recorded in the National Income and Product Accounts (NIPAs) on an accrual basis in the quarter when the settlement is finalized, regardless of when they are recorded on a company's financial statement. Notably, in the third quarter:
* A domestic health insurance provider reached a settlement with multiple sectors totaling $2.8 billion ($11.2 billion at an annual rate), over allegations of antitrust violations.
* A domestic e-commerce company reached a settlement with the U.S. government in the amount of $2.5 billion ($10.0 billion at an annual rate), over allegations of deceptive enrollment practices.
The estimate of GDI was not impacted because these settlements were recorded in the NIPAs as business current transfer payments, which offset the reduction to corporate profits.
1 Percent changes in quarterly seasonally adjusted series are displayed at annual rates, unless otherwise specified. For more information, refer to the FAQ Why does BEA publish percent changes in quarterly series at annual rates?.
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Original text here: https://www.bea.gov/news/2025/gross-domestic-product-3rd-quarter-2025-initial-estimate-and-corporate-profits
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: 'Financial Market Effects of FOMC Communication: Evidence From a New Event-Study Database'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following white paper (No. 2025-30) on December 15, 2025, by Miguel Acosta, Andrea Ajello, Michael Bauer, Francesca Loria, and Silvia Miranda-Agrippino entitled "Financial Market Effects of FOMC Communication: Evidence from a New Event-Study Database."
Here are excerpts:
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This paper introduces the U.S. Monetary Policy Event-Study Database (USMPD), a novel, public, and regularly updated dataset of financial market data around Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy announcements, press
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following white paper (No. 2025-30) on December 15, 2025, by Miguel Acosta, Andrea Ajello, Michael Bauer, Francesca Loria, and Silvia Miranda-Agrippino entitled "Financial Market Effects of FOMC Communication: Evidence from a New Event-Study Database."
Here are excerpts:
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This paper introduces the U.S. Monetary Policy Event-Study Database (USMPD), a novel, public, and regularly updated dataset of financial market data around Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy announcements, pressconferences, and minutes releases. Using the rich high-frequency data in the USMPD, we document several new empirical findings.
Large monetary policy surprises have made a comeback in recent years, and post-meeting press conferences have become the most important source of policy news. Monetary policy surprises have pronounced negative effects on breakeven inflation based on Treasury yields. Risk assets, including dividend derivatives, also respond strongly and negatively to monetary policy surprises, consistent with conventional channels of monetary transmission.
Press conferences have stronger effects than FOMC statements on most asset prices. Finally, the term structure evidence shows peak effects on market-based inflation and dividend expectations at horizons of several years.
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View full text here: https://www.frbsf.org/wp-content/uploads/wp2025-30.pdf
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FBI Los Angeles Announces Results of Operation Coast to Coast, a Multi-Office Initiative Targeting Locations Contributing to Violent Crime
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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FBI Los Angeles Announces Results of Operation Coast to Coast, a Multi-Office Initiative Targeting Locations Contributing to Violent Crime
The surge in Southern California led to multiple state and federal search and arrest warrants in and around Los Angeles
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During December, the FBI's Los Angeles Office surged its violent crime resources and teamed up with federal, state, and local partners to conduct 36 joint enforcement operations. These operations resulted in significant disruptions of gang offenders and drug trafficking
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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FBI Los Angeles Announces Results of Operation Coast to Coast, a Multi-Office Initiative Targeting Locations Contributing to Violent Crime
The surge in Southern California led to multiple state and federal search and arrest warrants in and around Los Angeles
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During December, the FBI's Los Angeles Office surged its violent crime resources and teamed up with federal, state, and local partners to conduct 36 joint enforcement operations. These operations resulted in significant disruptions of gang offenders and drug traffickingnetworks in and around the Los Angeles region, yielding the following accomplishments:
* 92 criminal complaints filed
* 8 search warrants executed (including one in Mexico)
* 223 arrests
* 102.5 kilograms of fentanyl seized
* 470.5 kilograms of methamphetamine seized
* 1.5 kilograms of cocaine seized
* Approximately $3,000.00 in U.S. currency seized
* 29 firearms recovered
Over the past month, the FBI and its partners arrested more than 227 individuals involved in federal and state crimes related to homicide, violent crimes, gun possession, narcotics trafficking, crimes against children, and other gang activity. During these arrests, the FBI and its partners seized more than 1,200 pounds of fentanyl and methamphetamine, 29 firearms, and proceeds from narcotics sales.
As part of Operation Coast to Coast, the FBI and its partners arrested multiple subjects who were wanted in connection with multiple gang homicides. The FBI and its partners continued their concerted efforts to improve the safety in MacArthur Park through the arrests of more than ten alleged gang members who were distributing narcotics around the park.
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Original text here: https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases
DLA Weapons Support welcomes first Operation Warfighter intern
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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DLA Weapons Support welcomes first Operation Warfighter intern
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Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) marked a major milestone in its commitment to supporting the War Department's Wounded Warrior initiatives by welcoming its first Operation Warfighter intern.
Navy Petty Officer Third Class Xander Kirby will work at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, through Feb. 1, 2026. During this time, he will receive mentoring and on-the-job training in logistics practices
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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DLA Weapons Support welcomes first Operation Warfighter intern
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Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (Richmond) marked a major milestone in its commitment to supporting the War Department's Wounded Warrior initiatives by welcoming its first Operation Warfighter intern.
Navy Petty Officer Third Class Xander Kirby will work at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, through Feb. 1, 2026. During this time, he will receive mentoring and on-the-job training in logistics practicesand agency operations, providing both personal development and insight into federal career pathways. This milestone underscores DLA's dedication to creating pathways for transitioning service members while strengthening mission readiness through experiential learning opportunities.
The OWF program is managed through the DOW Warrior Care initiative. It offers wounded, ill and injured service members the opportunity to gain hands-on occupational experience in federal government agencies. Through the OWF internship, service members can strengthen their resumes, develop new skills, and prepare for the transition to civilian employment - all while contributing to the operational success of host agencies.
Throughout the coordination process, the OWF program coordinator provided the necessary background, contact information and service documentation that enabled an informed assessment of Kirby's suitability for the internship.
The onboarding process for the new intern was completed in record time - just seven days from initial notification to official acceptance. This swift turnaround exemplifies the collaboration between DLA Weapons Support and the OWF program to ensure service members receive timely support.
"From the beginning, the communication was clear, professional and purposeful," said Dan Schell, OWF coordinator for DLA Weapons Support. "Kirby was enthusiastic, responsive and transparent throughout the process. We set expectations early to make sure he understood that while a permanent position could not be guaranteed, the training experience and exposure to DLA's mission would significantly enhance his readiness for future employment."
Although Kirby's background was not directly aligned with logistics functions, his extensive experience in adjacent areas - such as maintenance records review, federal supply system research and part tracking - made him a strong candidate for DLA's logistics and supply chain environment. Schell noted that the internship was structured to allow Kirby to expand his skills while learning DLA's critical logistics operations.
"This is truly a win-win opportunity," Schell said. "Kirby gains meaningful professional experience, and the agency benefits from his technical expertise and commitment."
The effort reflects DLA's continued investment in workforce development and in supporting the broader DOW mission of empowering service members transitioning to civilian life.
The success of the OWF internship at DLA Weapons Support highlights the power of collaboration between DLA and the DOW Warrior Care community. As more major subordinate commands explore participation, programs like OWF continue to build bridges between active-duty service members and federal career opportunities - strengthening both the individual and the agency.
To learn more about Operation Warfighter, visit the Warrior Care website or download the DLA OWF frequently asked questions sheet.
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Original text here: https://www.dla.mil/About-DLA/News/News-Article-View/Article/4366566/dla-weapons-support-welcomes-first-operation-warfighter-intern/
