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Ambridge man sentenced to over 11 years for child exploitation offenses

A former resident of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Bradley J. Schrott, has been sentenced to a total of 132 months and one day in federal prison.


Man admits shooting at undercover St. Louis police officer during drug probe

A St. Louis man has admitted to shooting at an undercover police officer during a drug investigation.


Fort Worth man receives 50-year sentence for child pornography production

A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.


Eastern Michigan ends partnerships amid national security concerns

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has decided to end its partnerships with two Chinese universities, a move praised by John Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on China.


California man sentenced for selling illegal depressant linked to customer's death

A California man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for selling the illegal depressant Etizolam over the internet, following a federal court ruling in Boston on May 30, 2025.


FTC warns contact lens prescribers over possible rule violations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued 37 warning letters to contact lens prescribers regarding potential violations of the Contact Lens Rule.


Ftc workshop examines big tech's impact on children

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to host a workshop titled "The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families" on June 4, 2025.


Yakima man sentenced to 22 years for soliciting minors via social media

A Yakima man, Bryan Christopher Stevenson, 43, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for soliciting minors to send him sexually explicit content.


Cedar Rapids man sentenced for distributing thousands of fentanyl pills

A Cedar Rapids resident has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Leader sentenced for running major Massachusetts drug trafficking operation

A Lynn man, Emilo Garcia, known as "Six," has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization (DTO) on the North Shore of Massachusetts.


NFIB engages in legal battles over key small business issues

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center is actively involved in four significant legal cases concerning independent contractor classifications, nationwide injunctions, workplace bargaining agreements, and the enforceability of website terms and...


Iowa man receives prison sentence for threatening law enforcement

Malachi Reed, a 21-year-old from Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced to two years in prison by United States District Judge Sharad H. Desai on June 2, 2025.


Brookings hosts talk on US-China roles in Ukraine conflict

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, now in its third year, continues to raise questions about the role of major global powers in shaping potential peace terms.


Tom Girardi sentenced for embezzling millions from injured clients

Disbarred attorney Thomas Vincent Girardi, 86, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients.


Michigan man convicted for attempting support for ISIS and possessing destructive device

A Michigan man, Aws Mohammed Naser, has been convicted by a federal jury on charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and possessing a destructive device.


Aerospace group emphasizes industry's economic impact amid Section 232 probe

Arlington, VA – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has submitted comments regarding the Section 232 National Security Investigation into imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines.


Chinese nationals charged with smuggling dangerous pathogen into U.S

Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, both citizens of China, face charges in the United States for conspiracy, smuggling goods into the country, making false statements, and visa fraud.


Johnstown man sentenced for money laundering in international fraud scheme

A Johnstown, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in an international fraud scheme.


Federal agent faces charges for production of child sexual abuse material

Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Timothy Ryan Gregg has been charged with producing child pornography, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.


Two West Covina women charged with defrauding Medicare through hospice scheme

The owner and operator of two hospices in West Covina, California, has been arrested following a federal grand jury indictment.