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Florida man receives five-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Kenneth Lee DeMarrias, a resident of North Lake Worth Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.


San Angelo man sentenced to 245 years for sextortion crimes across U.S

A San Angelo man has been sentenced to 245 years in federal prison for sextorting minors and an adult across the United States.


Comer questions DOD's role in deep-sea mineral mining amid China's growing influence

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is scrutinizing the Department of Defense's (DoD) compliance with a directive from President Trump.


Chelsea man pleads guilty to three armed bank robberies across Greater Boston

A Chelsea resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to three armed bank robberies that took place in Weymouth, Jamaica Plain, and Hyde Park during 2024.


Donald J. Trump details congressional support for GENIUS Act in recent social media posts

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account on July 15-16, 2025, to announce progress toward passing the GENIUS Act with congressional allies and referenced ongoing discussions involving Speaker Mike Johnson.


Choctaw County trio sentenced for roles in double homicide

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of three individuals from Fort Towson, Oklahoma, involved in a 2020 double homicide.


Senator Capito leads hearing on Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill principles

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing focused on developing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.


Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act to combat drug crisis

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law.



Bridgeport man sentenced to eight years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Eric Herman, 32, from Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison.


Brownsville residents sentenced for human smuggling; linked to Operation Take Back America

Two residents from Brownsville, Texas, have been sentenced for their involvement in smuggling illegal aliens, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Blockchain Association CEO testifies on digital asset tax policy before Congress

Today, Summer Mersinger, CEO of Blockchain Association, will present her testimony before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight.


Texas man sentenced for failed smuggling attempt after fleeing to Mexico

A Sullivan City resident has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for charges related to alien and drug smuggling.


Cantwell demands answers on halted lithium-ion battery safety proposal

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Gary Peters have raised concerns over the Trump Administration's handling of a proposed safety rule by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) concerning lithium-ion batteries.


Federal jury convicts New Jersey woman in COVID-19 fraud scheme

After a two-day trial, a federal jury has convicted Kisha Sutton, 44, from Jersey City, New Jersey, on charges of aiding and abetting bank fraud and laundering of monetary instruments.


Little Rock man sentenced to seven years for arson at fitness centers

Miles Andrew Caldwell has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for starting fires at two fitness centers in Little Rock, Arkansas.


Guatemalan national faces federal charges for assaulting law enforcement officers

A Guatemalan national, Cristian Aroldo Pineda Diaz, has been detained in federal custody following charges of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.


Mexican man sentenced for illegal reentry into US four times since 2019

A Mexican man has been sentenced for illegally entering the United States multiple times since 2019.


Scott seeks briefing from SEC & PCAOB on CCP's influence over US exchanges

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and Chairman John Moolenaar of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have reached out to Paul Atkins, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange...


Donald J. Trump shares multiple Truth Social posts via syndication to X in July 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump published several posts to his Truth Social account on July 15 and July 16, 2025, which were also distributed via the @TrumpDailyPosts account on X for wider reach across social media platforms