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Covington man sentenced for firearm-related offenses

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Joe Lynn Beattie, a 53-year-old resident of Covington, Louisiana.


ICE deports Ecuadorian citizen wanted for rape

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Philadelphia has deported Elvis Isaac Aguirre Yanez, an Ecuadorian national, back to Ecuador on May 6.


El Cajon man convicted in federal court for attempted sex trafficking

Steven Terrell Lewis, a 39-year-old resident of El Cajon, has been found guilty by a federal jury on charges related to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and attempted sex trafficking by force or coercion.


Energy Secretary comments on President Trump's 2026 budget

The Department of Energy has issued a statement from U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright regarding the release of President Trump's 2026 budget.


Energy Secretary visits Rinnai facility, marks 100 days of energy policy changes

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited Rinnai America Corporation's manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia, to mark the Trump Administration's first 100 days of energy policy implementation.


Lawrenceburg man sentenced to over 12 years for receiving child pornography

A Lawrenceburg, Kentucky man, Zachary Gage King, aged 24, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for receiving child pornography. U.S. District Judge Gregory VanTatenhove handed down the sentence on Monday.


Donald J. Trump's social media posts highlight praise from Senator Mullin

Former President Donald J. Trump used Truth Social on May 5 to share supportive remarks from Senator Markwayne Mullin regarding economic policy and highlighted small business successes attributed to his administration's efforts


U.S. moves to streamline regulations for domestic drug production

By the authority vested in him as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, an executive order has been issued to enhance domestic production of critical pharmaceutical products.


Restaurant chain settles false claims act violation for $7.8 million

CoreLife Eatery, LLC, a restaurant chain operating in multiple states including New York and Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $7.8 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


Muldrow man pleads guilty to federal firearm charges

Joseph Charles Riddle, a 35-year-old resident of Muldrow, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges.


Man pleads guilty to March shooting on D.C. metro bus

Javarry Peaks, a 19-year-old resident of the District, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a shooting incident that occurred in March 2025 on a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus.


Massachusetts man sentenced for drug trafficking offenses in New Hampshire

A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute in New Hampshire.


District man sentenced for distributing 'boot' near school

John Parker, a 23-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for distributing a synthetic stimulant known as "boot" near a school and for illegal possession of a firearm.


Ohio man sentenced for creating and distributing child sexual abuse materials

Michael D. Aspinwall, a 38-year-old resident of Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison by U.S. District Judge James R. Knepp.


Charlotte clinic owners face legal action over Medicaid fraud

Steven Osbey, co-owner of Reign & Inspirations, LLC (R&I), has agreed to a consent judgment totaling $4,711,159.00 in favor of the United States and State of North Carolina.


Texas man sentenced for interstate travel with intent to engage in illicit acts

Bryan Devin Cruz, a 25-year-old from Texas, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for traveling interstate with the intent to engage in sexual acts with a minor.


Monte Vista man sentenced to 15 years for drug distribution

Blas Villa, a 41-year-old resident of Monte Vista, Colorado, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.


Huntington man receives six-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

Beecher Lee Shuler, a 43-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has been sentenced to six years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl.


Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Darwin Xavier Gonzalez-Munoz, a 30-year-old Honduran national, pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal reentry of a removed alien on April 30, 2025.


Digital asset leaders urge Senate action on GENIUS Act

The CEOs of three major digital asset trade associations have called on the Senate to prioritize the GENIUS Act for debate.