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Pasadena woman admits to U.S. consulate threat plot in Vietnam

A Pasadena woman entered a guilty plea today to federal charges related to a stalking campaign and threats against employees at a U.S. consulate in Vietnam.


Schenectady man admits to methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Christopher Gil, a resident of Schenectady, New York, has entered a guilty plea for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.


Government moves to revoke Chris Krebs' security clearance over censorship concerns

The U.S. Government has announced plans to revoke the security clearance of Christopher Krebs, the former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).


Two men convicted of damaging rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

A federal jury in Las Vegas has convicted Wyatt Clifford Fain and Payden David Guy Cosper, both residents of Henderson, Nevada, for causing damage to ancient rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.


Mexican citizen sentenced to prison for illegal re-entry into the U.S

Abraham Ulises Jimenez-Licona, a 38-year-old Mexican citizen, has pleaded guilty to the charge of re-entry of a removed alien.


Memorandum instructs repeal of unlawful regulations for economic growth

The administration has issued a memorandum instructing heads of executive departments and agencies to prioritize the repeal of regulations deemed unlawful and unnecessary.


H Block gang member pleads guilty to federal drug conspiracy charges

A member of the Boston-based H-Block gang, Dennis Wilson, also known as “Deuce,” has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges in federal court.


Car dealership fraud conspiracy sees fifth guilty plea

A Louisiana woman, Joshanique Elouise Bailey, has confessed to involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy aimed at purchasing luxury cars using stolen identities.


FinCEN reports $1.4 billion in suspicious fentanyl-related financial transactions in 2024

The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) unveiled a Financial Trend Analysis highlighting the patterns and trends related to fentanyl-related illicit finance as seen in the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data.


NFIB backs Senate budget resolution for permanent small business tax deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its support for the Graham amendment to H.Con.


Take It Down Act progresses; Melania Trump and lawmakers emphasize child protection online

First Lady Melania Trump has marked the committee passage of the Take It Down Act, known officially as H.R. 633, which cleared the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce on April 8, 2025.


Americans spent $603 billion on remodeling projects in 2024, NAR report reveals

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) have released their 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, providing insight into trends in home remodeling.


Former bank executive accused of multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

A federal grand jury has indicted Andrew P. Blassie, the former Executive Vice President of the Bank of O’Fallon, in connection with a $2 million fraud scheme.


Four Americans charged in violent coup plot against DRC government

A criminal complaint in the District of Utah has charged Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson, Benjamin Zalman-Polun, and Joseph Peter Moesser, four U.S. citizens, with several offenses, including conspiring to provide material support, use weapons of...


Federal grand jury indicts Honduran national for illegal firearm possession in Kentucky

A federal grand jury in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has indicted a Honduran national for illegal re-entry into the United States and possession of a firearm.


McCurtain County man pleads guilty to firearm possession charge

A Valliant, Oklahoma resident has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma reports.


Memorandum issued to address security risks tied to ex-homeland security aide Miles Taylor

A recent memorandum has been issued to the heads of executive departments and agencies addressing the actions of Miles Taylor, a former administrative staff assistant at the Department of Homeland Security.


Cheswick man sentenced to 20 years for child sexual abuse material receipt

A Cheswick, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material.


Ecuadorian national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into US

Sebastian Saquinga-Topanta, a national of Ecuador, has pleaded guilty to charges related to illegal reentry into the United States and failing to notify authorities of a change of address.


Martin County man sentenced to over 16 years for distributing child pornography

A man from Martin County, North Carolina, Alexander Madison Chambers, was sentenced to over 16 years in prison (201 months) for the distribution of child pornography.