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Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into US

A Honduran national, Jose Pavon-Fermin, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Suburban Chicago man sentenced for $1.5M Covid-relief fraud

A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to over five years in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain more than $1.5 million in small business loans under the CARES Act.


The Digital Chamber report: SEC's 'merit-based' regulations hindered digital asset investment

The Digital Chamber (TDC) has criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly imposing "merit-based" rather than "disclosure-based" standards over the past decade, which it claims has hindered investment and innovation in the...


Can Congress Trust the CBO? Policy Experts Highlight Forecasting Failures

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has provided nonpartisan budget and economic analyses to Congress since it was established in 1974. The CBO mission is to offer objective information to aid in effective policy-making.


Munich Re US head on the need for litigation reform: 'Allowing this abuse of the legal system to remain unchecked, it will likely persist'

Bonnie Guth, head of Government Affairs at Munich Re US, has raised concerns about the impact of third-party litigation funding and jury anchoring on insurance costs.


Illegal aliens charged with drug trafficking and firearms offenses in Kentucky

A federal criminal complaint has been filed against two individuals accused of methamphetamine and firearms offenses in Paducah, Kentucky.


Mexican national charged with illegal reentry after prior deportations

Jacksonville, Florida – A criminal complaint has been filed against Jose Luis Carrasco-Aldape, a 37-year-old Mexican national, for illegal reentry into the United States after previous deportations.


California man sentenced for molestation on Seattle-bound flight

A Los Angeles County man has been sentenced to two years in prison for abusive sexual contact on a flight from Burbank, California, to Seattle.


Darcie N. McElwee departs; Craig M. Wolff named acting U.S attorney for Maine

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine has announced that Darcie N. McElwee is stepping down from her role as U.S. Attorney following a decision by the new administration.


U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $3.5 million in fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota has reported collecting $3,496,288.47 in debts during Fiscal Year 2024.


D.C. felon sentenced for robbing Jersey Shore pharmacy

Ashawntea Henderson, a 32-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a 52-month federal prison sentence for his involvement in the robbery of a pharmacy at the Jersey Shore.


EPA announces major investment in Utah's drinking water infrastructure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant financial commitment to improve water infrastructure in northern Utah.


Houston felon sentenced for possessing firearm

A Houston man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.


Biddeford man sentenced to ten years for methamphetamine possession

A Biddeford resident has been sentenced to a decade in prison for drug-related charges.


Trump moves to limit power of independent agencies

President Donald J. Trump has issued an order aimed at curbing the power of independent agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).


Will Thompson ends tenure as U.S attorney for Southern District of West Virginia

Will Thompson has concluded his service as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, effective immediately.


Secretary Rubio discusses Ukraine conflict with Transatlantic Quint

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, as well as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs.


Trump signs memo on transparency in federal spending

President Donald J. Trump has signed a memorandum to address wasteful spending within the federal government.


Builder confidence drops amid tariff and housing cost concerns

Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes has declined significantly in February, driven by concerns over tariffs, high mortgage rates, and housing costs.


Mls begins its 30th season on mls season pass via apple tv

Major League Soccer (MLS) is set to begin its 30th season this Saturday, available on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.