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NFIB congratulates Lori Chavez-DeRemer as new U.S. Labor Secretary

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has extended its congratulations to Lori Chavez-DeRemer following her confirmation as the Secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor.


Oklahoma man receives 40-year sentence for child sexual abuse

A man from Kansas, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing three children. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced that Sequoyah Jo Hinzo, aged 30, was convicted on charges including two counts of Aggravated Sexual...


Newport Beach man indicted for alleged tax evasion using gambling losses

An Orange County resident is set to appear in court following a federal grand jury indictment.


FTC returns $25.5 million after tech support scam

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $25.5 million to consumers who were misled into purchasing computer repair services by two tech support companies.


Morgantown business owner sentenced for broadband funding fraud

Timothy Chad Henson, the owner of Clearfiber, Inc., has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for money laundering.


National Farmers Union honors Tom Harkin with award for service to agriculture

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has recognized former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa with the 2025 Award for Meritorious Service to American Agriculture.


Fresno man pleads guilty to exploiting minor through online platforms

Peter Yang, a 34-year-old resident of Fresno, has entered a guilty plea to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.


NFU awards KC Sheperd for excellence in agricultural journalism

At the National Farmers Union's 123rd Anniversary Convention, KC Sheperd of Radio Oklahoma Ag Network was honored with the 2025 Milt Hakel Award for Excellence in Agricultural Journalism.


Flat Rock man pleads guilty after explosive device causes home explosion

A Flat Rock man, Steven Marchbanks, 58, has pleaded guilty to charges of illegally transporting and receiving an explosive device.


Huntsville man indicted for series of bank robberies in Madison County

A Huntsville man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly committing multiple bank robberies in Madison County. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples announced the charges.


Mexican national sentenced for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Heritage supports Trump's defunding of Columbia University over antisemitism claims

The Heritage Foundation has publicly supported the Trump administration's decision to withdraw approximately $400 million in federal grants from Columbia University.


Chicago businessman indicted on charges of immigration fraud

A businessman from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly providing false information to U.S. authorities to secure immigration benefits for his clients.


Timothy Gabriel sentenced to five years for firearm possession

Timothy Gabriel, a 31-year-old resident of the Rutland area, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Sioux Falls man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Caesar Valle, aged 22, on March 3, 2025.


Pharmacist sentenced for defrauding Department of Labor; ordered to forfeit millions

Texas pharmacist Dehshid “David” Nourian has been sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison for his involvement in a $145 million scheme to defraud the Department of Labor.


Spencer woman faces federal charges for alleged Social Security benefit fraud

A Spencer woman has been charged in a federal court in Worcester for allegedly scheming to fraudulently obtain Social Security benefits.


Mansfield man sentenced for tax and PPP loan fraud; ordered to pay $10 million

A former tax preparer from Mansfield has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for his involvement in tax and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud schemes.


Secretary Wright to discuss energy policy at CERAWeek

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is set to deliver a keynote address at the 43rd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston on March 10, 2025.


Iowa man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

An Iowa man, Ian Jon Duffy, has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for illegal possession of multiple firearms, including a sawed-off shotgun.