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Donald J. Trump's latest posts cover music endorsement and political support

On March 24, 2025, Donald J. Trump used Truth Social to share an endorsement for Jimmy Patronis's congressional campaign and express excitement over a new song.


St. Lawrence County man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Robert LaVair, a 19-year-old resident of Louisville, New York, has pled guilty to charges related to receiving and possessing child pornography.


Stamford man charged with multi-million dollar fraud against Mars, Inc

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced charges against Paul R. Steed of Stamford for alleged fraudulent activities targeting his former employer, Mars, Inc. A federal grand jury in New Haven...


Mexican national sentenced for distributing methamphetamine in Nebraska

Jonathan Ovalle Solis, a 33-year-old from Nuevo Leon, Mexico, has been sentenced for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Former state trooper to plead guilty in CDL test score falsification case

A former Massachusetts State Police trooper, Calvin Butner, 64, from Halifax, Massachusetts, has agreed to plead guilty in relation to a conspiracy to falsify records.


Millinocket man sentenced for firearm possession as convicted felon

A man from Millinocket has been sentenced in Portland's U.S. District Court for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Tama man faces federal charges for alleged child pornography offenses

Jacob Samuel Yang, a 36-year-old resident of Tama, Iowa, faces federal charges related to child pornography.


Charlotte man sentenced to over nine years for gun possession and assault

Julian Jared Gill, a 34-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, received a prison sentence of 111 months for gun possession and assaulting two Deputy U.S. Marshals.


FTC settles e-commerce scam case involving Young and Baiz

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against operators of a deceptive business opportunity, resulting in permanent bans and financial penalties.


Trump announces tariffs on countries importing Venezuelan oil amid security concerns

President Donald J. Trump has announced the imposition of tariffs on countries importing Venezuelan oil, citing national security concerns and the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.


Boone man gets five-year sentence for obscene material transfer to undercover officer

A Boone man, Travis Lee Morgan, was sentenced to five years in federal prison on March 28, 2025, for attempting to transfer obscene material to a person he believed to be a minor.


D.C. man sentenced for live-streaming machine gun possession

Corey Whittico, a 22-year-old from Washington, D.C., received an 84-month federal prison sentence for live-streaming himself on social media while brandishing a pistol equipped with a machine gun conversion device.


Tonawanda man arrested for alleged distribution of child pornography

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest and charging of Shawn Demmick, a 33-year-old resident of Tonawanda, NY.


Lexington County man receives 15-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

Terry Leslie Washington, a 46-year-old resident of West Columbia, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.


Six indicted on human trafficking charges by Nebraska grand jury

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that a federal Grand Jury in the District of Nebraska has indicted six individuals on charges related to human trafficking.


Donald J. Trump's recent posts address art criticism and more

Former President Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social in late March to share his perspectives on topics ranging from artistic representations to other matters.


Chilean national charged with identity theft and fraud in Illinois

A Chilean national has been charged with federal offenses for allegedly using a stolen credit card to buy gift cards at Sam’s Club in Glen Carbon, Illinois.


Carson Tahoe Health settles over $8 million for alleged improper PPP loan use

Carson Tahoe Health System has agreed to pay over $8.8 million to settle allegations regarding their eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.


Bethel man among three indicted for tramadol trafficking conspiracy

A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted a Bethel man and two California residents for their alleged involvement in trafficking Tramadol, a Schedule IV controlled substance, to Alaska.


Houston man sentenced for illegal firearm purchases

Kevin Lewis, a 38-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.