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Former correctional officer sentenced for violating inmate's constitutional rights

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of Ivory S. Cousins, a former Philadelphia correctional officer, to five years in prison for violating an inmate's constitutional rights.


Schenectady man receives eight-year sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering

Terence Butler, a 36-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering.


Nicholas County man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

A man from Carlisle, Kentucky, Ronald G. Miller, aged 43, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for illegal firearm possession.


Iowa man sentenced for receiving child sexual abuse material

A man from Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material.


Rocky Mount brothers sentenced for large-scale drug trafficking operation

Two men from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in drug trafficking operations.


South Georgia drug trafficking defendants face life sentences after federal trial

Three members of a drug trafficking organization based in Cook County, Georgia, have been found guilty of federal drug and weapons charges.


Hartford man pleads guilty in federal court to fentanyl trafficking

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Tyrick Thomas, 35, from Hartford, has pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to a fentanyl trafficking offense.


Dominican Republic nationals charged over shooting involving off-duty CBP officer

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, along with Ricky J. Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Francis J. Russo, Director of the New York...


Senate committee approves funding bill benefiting Maine's transportation and housing programs

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, has announced that she secured significant funding and provisions for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act.


Trump's presidency hailed for delivering on promises

President Donald J. Trump has been credited with fulfilling his promises in a manner described as unprecedented by some.


Moolenaar subpoenas JPMorgan & Bank of America CEOs over ties with Chinese tech giant

This week, John Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on China, issued subpoenas to Jamie Dimon and Brian Moynihan, CEOs of JPMorgan and Bank of America respectively.


Donald J. Trump pays tribute to Hulk Hogan following wrestler’s death

Former President Donald J. Trump posted tributes to Hulk Hogan on July 24, 2025 via Truth Social following news of the wrestler's death.


Donald J. Trump posts updates on Federal Reserve construction project and planned visit

Former President Donald J. Trump shared multiple posts on July 24, 2025 about visiting the Federal Reserve’s $3.1 billion construction project alongside prominent officials including Jerome Powell and Senators Tim Scott and Thom Tillis.


Donald J. Trump shares late-night posts on Truth Social and X

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages to his Truth Social account late on July 23, which were also shared to X by an affiliated account.


Senate Aging Committee urges crackdown on scams targeting seniors

In a recent report, WLRN covered a letter from U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and other committee members, including Senator Mark Kelly, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, and Senator Ashley Moody.


Charleston man pleads guilty to federal drug distribution charges

Jason K. Hairston, a 27-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


House Select Committee discusses strategies against PRC economic coercion

This week, the House Select Committee on China conducted a hearing titled "United We Stand: Strategies to Counter PRC Economic Coercion Against Democracies."


St. Louis postal worker pleads guilty to mail theft and pandemic loan fraud

A former mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service in St. Louis pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing checks from hundreds of pieces of mail and committing pandemic-related fraud.


Former LWC subcontractor sentenced for theft related to CARES Act

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Jazmin J. Bougere, a 38-year-old resident of Raceland, Louisiana.


Oklahoma City duo sentenced for check fraud scheme involving stolen mail

GAYLEN DASHON STEPHENS and LENIE EUGENE JENNINGS, both aged 29 from Oklahoma City, have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 40 months in federal prison.