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Oklahoma City man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after domestic incidents

Aaron Joelrayel Turner, a 27-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for illegal firearm possession following a previous felony conviction.


Eight charged in elderly-targeted fraud scheme spanning US and Canada

A federal indictment in Providence, Rhode Island, charges eight individuals for their involvement in a transnational fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elderly citizens in the United States and Canada.


NFIB launches tools to assess impact of expiring 20% Small Business Tax Deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has introduced two digital tools aimed at assisting small business owners, state and national leaders, and the public in understanding the potential impact if Congress does not make the 20%...


Digital asset CEO convicted in multi-million dollar crypto-fraud scheme

A federal jury in Brooklyn has found Braden John Karony guilty on all counts of a three-count indictment, which includes conspiracy to commit securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.


Chairman Comer issues statement on passing of Ranking Member Connolly

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has expressed his condolences following the death of Ranking Member Gerry Connolly.


Utah woman indicted for alleged shooting incident in Salt Lake City

A federal grand jury has indicted a Utah resident on multiple firearm charges following an alleged shooting incident in Salt Lake City.


Colombian nationals plead guilty to cocaine smuggling conspiracy

Three Colombian nationals have pleaded guilty in a St. Louis court, admitting their roles in a conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into the United States.


Tennessee man sentenced for smuggling illegal aliens

A Chattanooga resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal aliens, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Understanding ADA compliance: Protecting small businesses from legal challenges

You may have heard about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and wondered how it affects your business.


Former Norfolk County deputy superintendent charged with extortion

The former Deputy Superintendent of the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, Thomas Brady, has been arrested and charged with extortion.


Silver Spring man pleads guilty to exploiting over 100 minors

Chase William Mulligan, a 28-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, has pled guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material in a federal court.


Washington man sentenced for distributing drugs on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation

A Washington man has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for distributing fentanyl on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation and in Big Sandy, Montana.


Cassidy and Kaine introduce Auto Reenroll Act for retirement plan participation

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine have introduced the Auto Reenroll Act, a legislative proposal aimed at increasing participation in employer-sponsored retirement plans.


Buffalo man sentenced for wire fraud involving false investment schemes

Steven D. Blumhagen, a 74-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison for wire fraud.


Modern Arms & Optics co-owners sentenced for violating firearms laws

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced that Campbell Slayden, co-owner of Modern Arms & Optics LLC, has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison.


Tom Cole announces Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation bill markups

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has announced the markup schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills.


Healthcare business owner sentenced for tax evasion totaling over $500k

Acting United States Attorney April M. Leon has announced that Leslie Henry Wilson, a 53-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison.


Merrill man receives federal sentence for meth distribution

Larry Snyder, Jr., a 44-year-old resident of Merrill, Iowa, was sentenced to federal prison on May 16, 2025.


Francis Creek man indicted for production of child pornography

On May 20, 2025, a federal indictment was issued against Ryan S. Schroeder of Francis Creek, Wisconsin.


Two men convicted for laundering Sinaloa cartel funds in St. Louis

Two men have been convicted in St. Louis for laundering money on behalf of the Sinaloa drug cartel.