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Washington man admits to extortion using fake escort profiles

A Washington man has admitted to extorting clients through fake online escort profiles, according to a recent court announcement.


Missouri man pleads guilty to transporting minor for sex

A Missouri man has confessed to transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes.


FTC chairman ends diversity initiatives aligning with new executive orders

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced the termination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the agency.


Rubio discusses strategic partnership with Indonesian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, highlighting the significance of the relationship between the United States and Indonesia.


Lincoln man receives 7-year sentence for firearm possession

United States Attorney Susan Lehr has announced the sentencing of Jovan Travis, a 38-year-old resident of Lincoln, Nebraska.


Oregon firms plead guilty to violating asbestos regulations

A construction company in Hood River, Oregon, and a property management firm in The Dalles, Oregon, along with their owners, have admitted to violating asbestos regulations.


CTA supports Trump administration's decision on tariff delay

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump's recent memorandum on the America First Trade Policy.


Second Dubuque man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a child

A second man has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, related to charges of child sexual exploitation.


Trump issues order on global minimum tax agreement

The Trump administration has issued an executive order regarding the global minimum tax agreement, known as Pillar Two.


Jacksonville man sentenced to seven years for possessing machine gun

Jacksonville, Florida – Chief U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Markee Washington to seven years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


White House sends new nominations to Senate for key government roles

The White House has announced a series of nominations for key government positions, which have been sent to the Senate for confirmation.


Kent man sentenced for advertising child pornography on dark web

A man from Kent, Washington, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for advertising child pornography.


Goshen man convicted on drug and ammunition charges after jury trial

Late yesterday, Orlando Rodriguez-Roman, a 42-year-old resident of Goshen, Indiana, was found guilty on three felony charges following a three-day jury trial.


Harvey man pleads guilty to drug distribution charges

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Tyran Adams, 34, from Harvey, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute tapentadol.


Hell’s Kitchen aesthetician charged with injecting counterfeit Botox

Danielle R. Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced charges against Joey Grant Luther.


London man pleads guilty to laundering COVID relief funds

A London man, Joshua Pennington, 50, has admitted to conspiracy charges related to money laundering involving COVID-19 relief loans.


Texas allocates $1 billion for education savings accounts

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has expressed approval for the recent allocation of $1 billion towards Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) by the Texas government.


Middle District indicts 46 defendants under Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has reported the outcomes of the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 under the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) strategy.


Stargate commits $500 billion for US AI infrastructure under new administration

In a recent development, Stargate, a new American company, has announced a commitment of $500 billion towards artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States.


Former school bus driver pleads guilty to producing child pornography

A former school bus driver has admitted to recording his sexual abuse of two young children.