TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, authorities made 44 arrests, including three illegal aliens, and recovered more than $2/07,000 in stolen assets. The Florida Organized Retail Crime Exchange (FORCE) played a significant role in this crackdown. The nationwide blitz operation targeted criminals, and organized crime rings that prey on retailers, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier as part of the statewide results of Florida’s participation in a nationwide organized retail theft blitz operation.

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DEL RIO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Del Rio International Bridge detained a male U.S. citizen for allegedly resisting or impeding certain officers or employees.

“Alleged threats made to our CBP officers conducting their inspectional duties are unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” said Port Director Liliana Flores, Del Rio Port of Entry. “Prosecution in cases like these will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law.”

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By Capt. Jennifer French

SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE, France — When Sgt. Maj. Brian Briggs straps on his parachute, he carries a legacy.

Briggs is a third-generation paratrooper. His grandfather, Cpl. Joseph Briggs, a member of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, jumped into Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Like many of his generation, grandfather Briggs didn’t speak much about the war. He didn’t have to. The silence told its own story.

“I was very young when he passed, so we never had a chance to talk about it,” Briggs said. “But my dad, who was also a paratrooper, told me that the only times he saw my grandfather cry were when one of his Army buddies died. That’s how deep it went.”

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WASHINGTON – In a series of announcements during the month of May, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner highlighted the department’s commitment to America’s foster youth during National Foster Care Month. Under President Trump’s leadership and in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady, HUD has awarded $4.8 million to date for youth aging out of foster care under the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program, and announced $10 million in Family Unification Program (FUP) voucher assistance.

Highlights of the month below:

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TEMECULA, Calif. — U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector prevented a major drug trafficking attempt, intercepting 104 pounds of elaborately concealed cocaine during a vehicle stop on Interstate 15.

The incident occurred June 4 at 1:50 p.m., when agents assigned to the Newton-Azrak Station initiated a vehicle stop on a silver SUV at the Border Patrol’s I-15 North immigration checkpoint in Temecula. The agents conducted a brief interview and requested a Border Patrol K-9 unit to assist with the inspection. After a positive alert by the K-9 for the possible presence of narcotics, an in-depth examination of the SUV revealed 40 suspicious bundles concealed within the roof in an aftermarket motorized compartment.

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — This Friday, June 6, marks the 87th annual National Donut Day, an extra sweet holiday celebrated across the nation on the first Friday of every June. Established by The Salvation Army, the tradition was created to honor the organization’s volunteers — known as “Donut Lassies” — who provided care and served donuts to soldiers during World War I. Today, National Donut Day remains a time to reflect on the Donut Lassies’ selfless acts of service and a time to recognize veterans’ bravery.

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