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Pryor man pleads guilty to federal firearms charge

Michael Jason Sanders, a 44-year-old resident of Pryor, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Three West Virginians arrested on federal methamphetamine distribution charges

Three residents of Welch, West Virginia—Terry Headen, Charles “Chuck” Williams, and Taylor Headen—were arrested last week on federal charges alleging their involvement in a methamphetamine distribution network operating in the Western District of...


Maryland accountant sentenced for role in $24M COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

A Maryland accountant has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his role in a scheme that submitted more than $24 million in fraudulent COVID-19 relief loan applications.


Border Patrol seizes over 52 pounds of meth hidden in utility vehicle near California border

San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents intercepted a drug smuggling operation on Sunday, seizing more than 52 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside the spare tire of a side-by-side utility terrain vehicle near Boulevard, California.


Secretary Rubio meets with Trinidad and Tobago prime minister on security, energy issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago, focusing on regional security and efforts to combat narcotics...


CBP reports significant rise in drug seizures during August under Trump administration

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported a marked increase in drug seizures for the month of August, with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) noting substantial gains over previous months.


Calhoun man sentenced to over 11 years for drug trafficking and assaulting officers

DeWayne Allen McGill, a 40-year-old resident of Calhoun, Georgia, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges including possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, assaulting a federal officer,...


Pennsylvania resident charged with wire fraud in attempt to steal Alaska PFD funds

A Pennsylvania man has been charged with seven counts of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud Alaska’s 2022 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program.


Aerospace Industries Association urges OMB to safeguard critical operations during possible shutdown

As the federal government faces a potential shutdown, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to maintain essential aerospace and defense operations.


Chinese national charged with trafficking meth via Alaska-based virtual mailbox

A Chinese national residing illegally in the United States has been charged with participating in an international drug trafficking conspiracy that involved shipping methamphetamine from Mexico into the U.S. and then to New Zealand using a virtual...


Stimson Center joins partners for launch of Future of International Cooperation Report 2025

The Stimson Center, in collaboration with the Doha Forum, the International Peace Institute (IPI), the Global Governance Innovation Network (GGIN), and the Global Institute for Strategic Research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has...


Klobuchar and Warren urge Trump administration not to proceed with $20 billion bailout for Argentina

Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with 12 other senators, have sent a letter to President Trump urging him to stop a planned $20 billion bailout for Argentina.


Veazie man pleads guilty to charges related to enticement of minors and child pornography

A Veazie resident, Austin Cocchiaro, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to two counts of enticing a minor and one count of possessing child pornography.


Federal grand jury indicts Niagara Falls man on drug trafficking and gun charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Charles Barker, 70, of Niagara Falls, New York, on several drug and firearm charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Barker faces charges including narcotics conspiracy, attempt to possess with...


Trinitarios gang leader receives life sentence for racketeering conspiracy and teen murders

Carlos Ramirez, also known as “Guerra,” was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy and two murders as a member of the Sunset Trinitarios gang.


Federal detainee receives five-year sentence for distributing contraband at Wyatt Detention Center

A detainee at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to possess and distribute contraband inside the facility, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Sara...


Five alleged gang members charged in failed murder-for-hire plot targeting crime boss

Five individuals associated with the Vanowen Street Locos and Elmwood Rifa 13 gangs in the San Fernando Valley were arrested on federal criminal complaints.


Administration for Community Living awards $60 million in grants for aging and disability programs

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has announced $60 million in grants to support older adults and people with disabilities across the United States.


Status conference set before ALJ Jay L. Himes in GTCR LLC matter

A status conference will take place before Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes in the matter involving GTCR LLC and others, under Docket 9440.


Peruvian national sentenced for role in multimillion-dollar fraud targeting US Spanish speakers

A Peruvian national has been sentenced to 80 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $3 million in restitution for his role in transnational fraud schemes targeting Spanish-speaking consumers in the United States.