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AIA supports R&D tax provision in House Ways & Means Committee bill

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has expressed approval for certain tax provisions included in the House Ways and Means Committee's reconciliation legislation.


Blockchain Association appoints Summer Mersinger as new CEO

The Blockchain Association has announced that Summer Mersinger will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer, as part of its ongoing efforts to influence digital asset policy in the United States.


Truck driver sentenced for smuggling illegal immigrants in Texas

A 34-year-old resident of Alamo, Texas, has been sentenced to the maximum statutory penalty for smuggling people into the United States from various countries.


Meridian man sentenced for role in multi-state drug trafficking organization

A Meridian, Mississippi man has been sentenced to 500 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.


National Police Week honors sacrifices made by law enforcement

In recognition of National Police Week 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine is paying tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel across federal, state, and local levels.


NFU responds to House Agriculture Committee’s budget reconciliation instructions

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed its views following the House Agriculture Committee's approval of budget reconciliation instructions.


Hancock County man admits to methamphetamine trafficking

Lawrence James Reagan, a 40-year-old resident of Colliers, West Virginia, has admitted to methamphetamine distribution in Hancock County.


Senate committee evaluates nominees' strategies on bridges, PFAS contamination, USACE priorities

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, conducted a hearing to evaluate the nominations of Sean McMaster for Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), John Busterud for...


Suburban Chicago man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl and illegal gun possession

A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine and illegally possessing a loaded handgun.


Fresno health system settles False Claims Act allegations with $31.5 million payment

Community Health System and its affiliate, Physician Network Advantage Inc., have agreed to pay $31.5 million to the United States to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


Florida man receives federal sentence for role in violent Danbury kidnapping

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Anthony Pena, also known as "Tony," has been sentenced to 132 months in federal prison.


Halifax County felon receives prison sentence for firearm possession

Sakwon Artavas Bowser, a 29-year-old from Halifax County, has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Senate committee reviews Trump's nominations for key federal agency roles

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing to consider three nominations by President Trump for key federal positions.


AIA President praises new aerospace and defense deals

Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning has expressed his approval of recent aerospace and defense agreements announced this week.


Stanislaus man sentenced for transporting minor with intent for illegal activity

Cristian Ceja, a 28-year-old resident of Turlock, has been sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.


Bryan County resident pleads guilty to federal drug charge

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Sean Paul Duer, a 58-year-old resident of Durant, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge.


Former CEO pleads guilty in investment fraud scheme

The former CEO of a healthcare services company has admitted to participating in an investment fraud scheme. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced that Parmjit Parmar, also known as "Paul Parmar," pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities...


Philadelphia man pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

James J. Sirleaf, a 65-year-old tax preparer from Darby, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a scheme involving false tax returns.


Two men sentenced for deadly human smuggling attempt during blizzard

Two men have been sentenced in Minnesota for their involvement in an international human smuggling conspiracy that led to the deaths of four Indian nationals, including two children, during a blizzard.


Maryland man convicted again for threats against federal judges

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the conviction of Keith Dougherty, 69, from College Park, Maryland.