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Buffalo man indicted for role in Jamestown drug conspiracy

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Jason Talley, a 46-year-old resident of Buffalo, NY, on charges of narcotics conspiracy.


Senator Collins questions DOT Secretary on essential air service program funding

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins engaged with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy regarding the proposed budget cuts to the Essential Air Service Program (EAS) and the significance of supporting maritime...


Chicago man sentenced for role in fatal cocaine distribution conspiracy

A Chicago man has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy that led to the death of a young woman in Dubuque, Iowa.


US sanctions network over Iranian oil shipments funding military projects

The United States has imposed sanctions on an international network involved in the shipment of Iranian crude oil to China.


FAA expands tower simulation systems for improved controller training

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is advancing its efforts to expedite the certification of air traffic controllers while reducing costs through the installation of additional Tower Simulation Systems (TSS) nationwide.


Twelve charged in $263 million cryptocurrency thefts under RICO conspiracy

A superseding indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court has charged 12 additional individuals, both American and foreign nationals, with participating in a cyber-enabled racketeering conspiracy that reportedly netted over $263 million.


Lexington attorney faces guilty plea for multimillion-dollar embezzlement

A Lexington attorney has agreed to plead guilty to charges of embezzling over $3 million from various victims, including family members.


Housing affordability challenges persist across U.S., report shows

U.S. households earning $75,000 annually can afford only 21.2% of home listings as of March 2025, a slight increase from the previous year's 20.8%, according to the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com 2025 Housing Affordability &...


Education department seeks nominees for new student loans committee

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education has announced plans to form a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, named the 'Student Loans and Affordability Committee.'


Texas woman sentenced for drug trafficking

A woman from San Antonio has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for attempting to import methamphetamine into the United States.


House chairmen warn universities about Chinese infiltration risks

Congressmen John Moolenaar, Roger Williams, Brian Babin, and Tim Walberg have issued a warning to the State University of New York (SUNY) and the University of California (UC) regarding potential Chinese infiltration in U.S. innovation programs.


donald trump comments on supreme court case about birthright citizenship

Former President Donald J. Trump voiced his opinion on an ongoing Supreme Court case regarding birthright citizenship through several posts made on Truth Social dated May 15, 2025.


Dauphin County man charged with failure to register as sex offender

Robert Gene Hiler, Jr., a 52-year-old man from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, has been charged with failing to register as a sex offender.


Senator Collins announces $23 million funding for erosion control at Camp Ellis

U.S. Senator Susan Collins has announced the allocation of $23 million to the Maine Army Corps of Engineers for erosion prevention at Camp Ellis in Saco.


Deputy Secretary highlights US economic prospects at SelectUSA summit

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, expressing gratitude on behalf of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump.


FAA report outlines steps to improve organ transport on commercial flights

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has submitted a report to the U.S. Transportation Secretary regarding the enhancement of human organ transport on commercial airlines.


Vermont U.S. Attorney's Office honors law enforcement during National Police Week

In Burlington, Vermont, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont is acknowledging National Police Week.


Convicted murderer sentenced to additional 20 years for attempted kidnapping plot

Houston Gregory, a convicted murderer, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in an attempted kidnapping.


Cargo airline operator sentenced for defrauding company during COVID-19 pandemic

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Skye Xu has been sentenced to two years in prison. U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman handed down the sentence for Xu's involvement in a scheme...


Rubio discusses Ukraine ceasefire with European foreign ministers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with several European leaders, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.