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Gainesville man indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

Eddie Jerome Scott, a 38-year-old resident of Gainesville, Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on several charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.


Seven tech firms commit to covering data center power costs under new White House pledge

The President of the United States has issued a proclamation addressing the impact of growing data center infrastructure on American households and the energy grid.


Glenville man pleads guilty to distributing child pornography

Gregory Magin, a 45-year-old resident of Glenville, New York, pleaded guilty on March 2, 2026 to charges of distributing and possessing child pornography.


Secretary Rubio discusses Middle East developments with Cyprus foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Constantinos Kombos, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus.


Lubbock Bandidos chapter president charged with intent to distribute methamphetamine

A Lubbock resident who leads the Bandidos Motorcycle Club’s local chapter has been charged with federal drug offenses related to methamphetamine distribution, according to an announcement from United States Attorney for the Northern District of...


Little Rock man sentenced to 12 years for distributing methamphetamine

Maurice Morning, a 33-year-old resident of Little Rock with multiple prior felony drug convictions, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


House Armed Services Committee focuses on strengthening U.S. defense industrial base

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers addressed the need to revitalize the U.S. defense industrial base during a recent hearing in Washington, D.C. Rogers opened his remarks by acknowledging the commitment of servicemembers involved...


Senate panel advances bipartisan bill on tsunami preparedness through 2030

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved the Tsunami Warning, Research and Education Act of 2026.


South Carolina man sentenced for distributing cartel-supplied methamphetamine in North Carolina

A South Carolina resident, Nicolas Yarcil Uribe-Tamayo, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison and five years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine.


Former Carlyle police chief indicted on federal embezzlement charges

A former police chief in Carlyle, Illinois, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 from city and fire district funds.


International arms trafficker sentenced for plot involving cocaine imports

United Kingdom national Mittel Patel has been sentenced to 186 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to import approximately 400 kilograms of cocaine into the United States.


Lucas County man sentenced to 15 years for distributing child sexual abuse materials

A Lucas County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse materials online.


McKeesport man receives over six years for firing weapon while on supervised release

A McKeesport, Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison and 46 months of supervised release for violating federal firearms law.


Council for Agricultural Science honors David Ortega with communication award

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has awarded the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award to Dr. David L. Ortega, a professor at Michigan State University, during a ceremony on March 3, 2026, at Madison Hall in the Library...


Iowa man receives 37-year sentence for fatal fentanyl distribution

A man from Dubuque, Iowa, has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison after being found guilty of distributing heroin and fentanyl that led to two overdose deaths in Marion in 2023.


House panel to review eight bills targeting child care fraud

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), is scheduled to hold a markup session tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. The committee will consider eight bills that focus on addressing fraud, enhancing oversight,...


Bronx man admits role in multi-state bank fraud scheme

A Bronx resident, Michael Herrera, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.


House Oversight Committee questions Minnesota officials over handling of social services fraud

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing on the misuse of federal funds in Minnesota, focusing on alleged fraud in state-run social service programs.


Gang member receives lengthy sentence for sex trafficking minors in Houston

A 34-year-old member of the 52 Hoover Gangster Crips, Clarence Christopher Chambers, also known as Crazzi Chris, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for sex trafficking young teenage girls.


Luzerne County woman receives prison sentence for wire fraud involving church funds

Gail Nossavage, a 62-year-old resident of Harding, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for wire fraud.