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Brentwood pastor pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation charges

Earlier today, Jose Saez, Jr., a pastor from Brentwood, New York, admitted to the sexual exploitation of a child in federal court in Central Islip.


Chinatown Walgreens robbers plead guilty; sentencing set for June

Michael Robinson and Kemanye Williams have pleaded guilty in a U.S. District Court for their involvement in a series of robberies at a Walgreens store in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown neighborhood.


Lynn man sentenced to ten years for drug offenses linked to Trinitarios gang

A Lynn, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for drug-related offenses linked to an investigation into fentanyl distribution.


Council Bluffs man receives eight-year sentence for firearm possession

A Council Bluffs man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for firearm possession as a felon.


FGI and CRA announce study findings on DEI in federal programs

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) and the Center for Renewing America (CRA) have announced the completion of a study aimed at identifying identity-based federal programs and policies, alongside recommendations to prevent their recurrence.


Tiverton woman pleads guilty in $225K Rhode Island bank fraud scheme

A Tiverton resident, Brenda Partin, has confessed to her involvement in a bank fraud scheme targeting a Rhode Island bank.


Guilty pleas entered in conspiracy affecting transmigrante industry

Another individual has admitted guilt in a prolonged conspiracy involving price fixing, extortion, and money laundering.


San Diego man pleads guilty to threatening email targeting LGBTQ individual

George Joseph Wellinger II, a San Diego resident, has pleaded guilty in federal court to sending a threatening email targeting a member of the LGBTQ community.


AIA calls on Congress for swift action on federal government funding

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has urged Congress to approve a full-year continuing resolution to fund the federal government for the remainder of the 2025 fiscal year.


Slidell doctor faces charges over alleged Medicare fraud scheme

A Slidell doctor has been charged with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson. Dr. Robert Tassin, aged 64, was charged on March 10, 2025, in connection with a scheme...


Apple Arcade expands catalog with new games launching in April

Apple Arcade is set to expand its offerings with the launch of six new games and updates throughout April.


Trump administration announces major cuts at Department of Education

The Trump administration has announced a reduction in force (RIF) at the Department of Education.


Florida man pleads guilty to assaulting courthouse security officers

A former Sarasota, Florida resident has admitted to charges of assaulting federal officers.


AFT president responds to Linda McMahon's confirmation as education secretary

AFT President Randi Weingarten has expressed concerns following the Senate's confirmation of Linda McMahon as the U.S. Secretary of Education.


Highland Park resident faces multiple federal charges in Pittsburgh

A Highland Park resident, Keeshon Grier, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh.


Foreign-owned firm settles over improper Paycheck Protection Program loan

Monofrax LLC, a company based in Falconer, New York, has agreed to pay nearly $2 million to settle allegations of improperly obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal reentry into US after prior removals

A Guatemalan national, Jorge Martinez-Urizar, has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for reentering the United States after a previous removal. U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen sentenced Martinez-Urizar, 50, to time served.


Man charged with defrauding booking agency out of $270K using false concert claims

A man has been taken into custody in Nashville, accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that allegedly resulted in the acquisition of $270,000 from a talent booking agency based in St. Louis, Missouri.


Former Stoughton Water Department employee admits to tampering with drinking water

A former employee of the Stoughton Water Department has admitted to tampering with the town's drinking water supply.


CCIA addresses foreign digital trade barriers' impact on US firms

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding foreign digital trade barriers and their impact on U.S. exporters and economic competitiveness.