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Homeland Security launches ads urging illegal aliens to self-deport

Today, Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new series of nationwide and international advertisements aimed at deterring illegal immigration in the United States.


FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force marks 45 years of law enforcement cooperation

This week marks the 45th anniversary of the FBI's first Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), originally formed in New York in 1980.


Hartford man pleads guilty to aiding preparation of false tax returns

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Harry Chavis, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, have announced that Clyde Gibson Jr., a 43-year-old from Hartford, has pleaded...


St. Louis man pleads guilty to operating chop shop aiding local gang

A man in St. Louis has admitted to operating a "chop shop" that supported car thieves linked to a local gang.


NFIB urges clarity in Clean Water Act rules after Supreme Court decision

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has sent a comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army.


Port Jefferson man sentenced for defrauding investors over $12 million in cryptocurrency scheme

Eugene William Austin, Jr., also known as Hugh Austin, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison following his conviction on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and interstate transportation of stolen...


Maryland man pleads guilty in West Virginia drug trafficking case

Lenin Erasmo Luna Mota, a 52-year-old from Hagerstown, Maryland, has admitted to leading a drug trafficking organization in the Eastern Panhandle.


Penn Hills resident sentenced to 21 years in prison for drug distribution charges

A Penn Hills resident has been sentenced to 252 months, or 21 years, in prison followed by ten years of supervised release on charges related to drug distribution.


Memphis man sentenced to over 11 years in prison for weapons and drug charges

Christopher Young, also known as Christopher Minnis, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Rhode Island man sentenced for one of the state's largest fentanyl seizures

On April 23, 2025, Jorge Pimentel, also known as "Big Head," was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.


Plan announced to improve AI education across America

In a recent executive order, the President outlined a series of measures aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) education for America's youth.


Former Oakland non-profit director pleads guilty to embezzlement and tax evasion

Howard Solomon, a former executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association (EOBA), pleaded guilty to mail fraud and tax evasion charges.



Three prison guards plead guilty to assault and rights violation charges

Brandon Montanari, age 34, Rohail Kahn, age 28, and Michael Williams, age 38, have pleaded guilty to charges related to depriving an inmate of his rights at Mid-State Correctional Facility.


Rhode Island businessman admits guilt in $35 million money laundering scheme

The owner of a "virtual CFO" business in Rhode Island has admitted to laundering tens of millions of dollars through fraudulent means.


Brooklyn woman receives four-year sentence for aiding Family Dollar armed robbery

A Brooklyn, New York woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for her involvement in an armed robbery of a Family Dollar store in Swan Quarter, Hyde County.


Seabrook to pay $19.75M in False Claims Act settlement

Summit BHC New Jersey, operating as Seabrook, a rehabilitation facility in Bridgeton, NJ, has consented to a $19.75 million settlement following allegations of False Claims Act breaches.


Man from West Virginia admits to methamphetamine distribution

Nelson Cortes, a 50-year-old man from Beverly, West Virginia, has confessed to participating in the distribution of methamphetamine.


Man charged in armed robbery of Westfarms Mall store

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Boston Field Division, have announced a federal indictment related to an armed robbery at Westfarms Mall.


Oakland man sentenced to 70 months for unlawful firearms possession

Michael Tatum, a resident of Oakland, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.