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Department of Energy employee indicted on attempted bribery charges involving federal contracts

A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted Edward Doherty, a Security Specialist with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), on charges related to an alleged attempt to bribe another DOE employee to secure government contracts for his private company.


New Jersey woman sentenced for role in multi-million-dollar SBA loan fraud

U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow has sentenced Jennifer Watkins, 48, from Marlton, New Jersey, to three years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Tickfaw man sentenced to five years for drug distribution

Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis has announced the sentencing of Randevois Ingram, a 28-year-old from Tickfaw, Louisiana. U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced Ingram to 60 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine and...


Former VI sports commissioner convicted for bribery scheme involving $1.6 million contract

Former Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation Calvert White and Benjamin Hendricks were convicted of Honest Services Wire Fraud and Federal Programs Bribery after a four-day jury trial in St. Thomas,...


Somerset County man indicted for child pornography charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Tyler Fuller, a 31-year-old resident of Somerset County, Pennsylvania.


New Haven man sentenced to three years for firearm possession while on federal bond

A New Haven man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for possessing a firearm while out on bond in another criminal case, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.


H-Block gang member sentenced to over four years for drug and firearm offenses

A member of the Boston-based H-Block gang, Jerry Gray, was sentenced in federal court on Friday for drug distribution and firearms offenses.


Arlington man sentenced to over three decades for child pornography production

An Arlington resident, Carlos Isaac Barrientos, has been sentenced to 405 months in federal prison for the production of child pornography and illegal possession of a machinegun.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple Truth Social posts via X on July 25, 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump shared three separate posts from his Truth Social account on July 25, 2025, each linked by the @TrumpDailyPosts account on X (formerly Twitter).


Former correctional officer sentenced for drug smuggling conspiracy at Neuse Correctional

A former correctional officer at Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro has been sentenced to five years in prison and four years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possessing methamphetamine with intent to...


Senators urge full implementation of No Surprises Act

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Maggie Hassan, and Roger Marshall have emphasized the need for full implementation of the No Surprises Act, a law designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills and ensure transparency in healthcare costs.


USP Lewisburg inmate faces charges for possession of child porn

WILLIAMSPORT - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced charges against Carl Jones, 51, from Chester, PA.


Donald J. Trump highlights U.S.-Australia beef trade and personal reflections in latest social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple updates on Truth Social between July 24 and July 25, 2025, including remarks about a family and the announcement of Australia's decision to import U.S. beef for the first time—a move welcomed by...


Collin County man sentenced over COVID-19 fraud conspiracy

A McKinney man has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for his involvement in a COVID-19 fraud conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Baltimore man sentenced for leading major fentanyl trafficking operation

Today, Vincent Edison, a 45-year-old from Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander.


Federal charges filed against two surgery center staffers for obstructing ICE operation

Two staff members at a San Bernardino County surgery center have been charged in a federal criminal complaint for allegedly assaulting and interfering with U.S. immigration officers.


Dominican national indicted for illegal reentry into the U.S

SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Luis de Jesus Pichardo, a 57-year-old native and citizen of the Dominican Republic residing in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.


California man receives nearly 22-year sentence for drug distribution conspiracy

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Clarence Williams, also known as "CJ," a 34-year-old man from Lancaster, California.


Dominican national sentenced for illegal reentry after prior deportation

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Onassis Alexander Tejeda-Arias, a 42-year-old national of the Dominican Republic, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.


Stimson Center applauds John K. Hurley's appointment at U.S. Department of Treasury

The Stimson Center has expressed its approval of the appointment of John K. Hurley as Under Secretary of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.