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Evoke Wellness settles with FTC over deceptive advertising claims

The operators of a Florida-based substance use disorder treatment clinic have agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they used deceptive advertising practices.


Clarity Act's bipartisan support highlights focus on U.S. competitiveness

Market structure legislation is a complex yet crucial component for the future of America's digital assets.


Ghanaian citizen charged with extortion in New York

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Cross Abu Cole, a 21-year-old citizen of Ghana, on charges of interstate communications with intent to extort.


Havre man receives 14-year sentence for drug-related offenses

A Havre man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison on drug charges, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


House passes bill banning non-citizen voting in Washington, D.C

House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and Representative August Pfluger have expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 884.


Lowell man pleads guilty in major meth trafficking conspiracy

A Lowell resident, Scott Fournier, has entered a guilty plea in connection with distributing counterfeit methamphetamine pills, including to an Asian Boyz gang member.


U.S. Attorney warns against senior-targeted scams during Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Acting U.S. Attorney Carol M. Skutnik has highlighted the issue of scams targeting senior citizens as part of Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June.


Commercial real estate broker admits guilt in IRS obstruction case

A San Gabriel Valley commercial real estate broker has admitted to obstructing the IRS in a long-term effort to avoid paying taxes, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.


Nigerian man sentenced for money laundering linked to extortion scheme

A Nigerian man, Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud connected to the sexual extortion and death of a young man in Pennsylvania.


Pakistani national extradited for planned attack on Brooklyn Jewish center

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the extradition of Muhammad Shahzeb Khan from Canada to the United States.


Pakistani citizen extradited over alleged plot targeting NYC Jewish center

A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, has been extradited from Canada to the United States.


Cruz praises NTIA guidance revising Biden-era broadband policies

Last week, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released new guidance for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.


Honduran man pleads guilty to reentry charges; sentenced in Buffalo

A Honduran citizen, Wilmer Orlando Canelas-Najera, 44, has pleaded guilty to immigration-related charges in Buffalo, New York.


Cruz reintroduces TERMS Act targeting Big Tech's use of service agreements

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has reintroduced the Transparency in Enforcement, Restricting, and Monitoring of Services (TERMS) Act.


Morrison man sentenced to prison for defrauding PPP loan program

Richard Nieto, a 39-year-old resident of Morrison, Colorado, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison.


Mexican man pleads guilty to illegal reentry as aggravated felon

A Mexican national, Jose De Jesus Mejia-Fraijo, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Sioux City, Iowa.


Manhattan man receives five-year sentence for threatening state judges

Christopher McCarty, a 33-year-old resident of Manhattan, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Hearing addresses privacy concerns amid 23andMe's bankruptcy sale

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has raised concerns over the potential risks to national security and data privacy following the bankruptcy filing of 23andMe, Inc. The company, known for its...


CBP detains man for threats at Del Rio International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio International Bridge have detained a U.S. citizen for allegedly resisting or impeding officers during an inspection.


Laredo CBP detains fugitive accused of indecency with child

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have detained a man wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child.