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Felon charged with illegal firearm possession under 'Make D.C. Safe' initiative

Sherwood Russell, 35, of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on a federal firearms charge following his arrest in the northwest part of the city.


Florissant man pleads guilty after high-speed chase leads to drug seizure and injury

A Florissant man has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges after fleeing St. Louis police, striking a city worker, and being found with a firearm and large quantities of drugs.


Sacramento man receives over seven years in prison for fentanyl pill distribution

Jose Luis Aguilar Saucedo, a 26-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to seven years and six months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Middleton nail salon owner pleads guilty to federal tax evasion charge

Tam Phan, owner and operator of Happy Nails & Spa in Middleton, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to tax evasion on Monday.


Aliquippa man sentenced to nearly four years for illegal firearm possession

A man from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Hollidaysburg lawyer pleads guilty to forging federal judge’s signature

A Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania attorney has admitted to forging the signature of a U.S. District Judge on court documents.


Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill aimed at increasing transparency in college outcomes

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have reintroduced the College Transparency Act (CTA).


Prince George’s County man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl distribution

Roddrick Navara Shelby, a 48-year-old resident of Laurel, Maryland, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for distributing more than 40 grams of fentanyl.


Columbia man receives additional five-year federal sentence for gun charge

Jackie Jermaine Watson, a 30-year-old Columbia resident, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm during and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.


Turner Falls man sentenced to three years for possession of child pornography

A Turner Falls resident, Edward Dunphy, 79, has been sentenced to three years in prison and five years of supervised release for possessing child sexual abuse material.


Houston man receives ten-year sentence for ATM jugging robbery

A Houston man has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a “jugging” robbery targeting an ATM technician, according to Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson.


Bronx man receives maximum sentence for shooting that injured five-year-old girl

A Bronx man, Austin Morrishow, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegally possessing ammunition related to a shooting that seriously injured a five-year-old girl.


Beaumont man receives 20-year sentence for possessing child pornography

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography while residing at a halfway house, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs of the Eastern District of Texas.


Seven southeast Missouri residents indicted on federal methamphetamine charges

Seven residents from southeast Missouri have been arrested following federal indictments related to methamphetamine distribution.


donald j. trump praises ice agents' efforts in recent truth social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on July 29, 2025 via Truth Social praising ICE agents for their efforts to remove serious criminals from the United States.


Jefferson County man receives five-year sentence for firearms violation tied to drug case

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for a firearms violation related to drug trafficking, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Former SEPTA officer receives 12-year sentence for child pornography offenses

Brian Zenszer, a former SEPTA police officer from Warminster, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession and distribution of child pornography.


Donald J. Trump criticizes Jessica Tarlov in new Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on his Truth Social account on July 29, 2025, including criticism of television commentator Jessica Tarlov and mentions of news communities.


Donald J. Trump addresses rumors about seeking summit with China’s president

Former President Donald J. Trump used Truth Social on July 28-29, 2025 to refute claims he was actively seeking a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.


NFIB urges congressional action against beneficial ownership reporting rules

NFIB President Brad Close appeared on SiriusXM’s The David Webb Show to address concerns about Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, which he described as unconstitutional and invasive for small businesses.