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Ansonia man pleads guilty to large-scale fentanyl trafficking

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Daqwon Graham, also known as "Seagull" and "Energy," 31, of Ansonia, has pleaded guilty to a fentanyl trafficking charge.


Fort Thompson woman sentenced for embezzling funds from tribal organization

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Mariah Pearl Sazue, a resident of Fort Thompson, South Dakota.


Conspiracy leader sentenced for $78 million prescription drug diversion scheme

Stephen Costa, aged 40, has been sentenced to fourteen years in prison following his guilty plea for leading a conspiracy that distributed diverted pharmaceutical drugs across the United States.


Illegal alien sentenced for role in fraudulent Texas vehicle tag scheme

The final individual involved in a nationwide conspiracy to sell fraudulent Texas paper license plates has been sentenced to prison, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Saint Francis man sentenced to nearly four years for assault

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Saint Francis, South Dakota man for assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Samuel Iron Shell to three years and 10 months in...


Dominican national pleads guilty in Connecticut vehicle fraud scheme

A citizen of the Dominican Republic has admitted guilt to fraud and immigration charges in federal court, according to an announcement from David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.


Justice Department backs ending Seattle police consent decree

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has announced its support for the City of Seattle's motion to terminate a longstanding consent decree involving the Seattle Police Department.


Florida men plead guilty to stealing valuables from Missouri homes

Three men from Florida have confessed to stealing jewelry and other valuables from homes in St. Louis County, including areas such as Ladue and Chesterfield.


Woman charged after assaulting FBI agent during gang member transfer

Sydney Lori Reid, a 44-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been charged in connection with an assault on an FBI agent.


U.S. aims to promote exportation of artificial intelligence technology

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a foundational technology that...


Moran and Blumenthal propose COLA Act to adjust veterans' benefits for inflation

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bill aimed at ensuring veterans' benefits keep pace with inflation.


Two Springdale men receive over three decades combined for federal drug trafficking convictions

Two men from Springdale, Arkansas, have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 36 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Donald J. Trump discusses U.S.-Japan trade and comments on Tulsi Gabbard's statements

Former President Donald J. Trump made several posts on July 23, 2025 via Truth Social discussing developments in U.S.-Japan trade relations and referencing remarks by Tulsi Gabbard regarding the Obama administration.


Trump signs order for neutral AI use in federal government

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) models used by the Federal government focus on truthfulness and ideological neutrality.


Nebraska man receives over ten years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl analogue

A Nebraska man has been sentenced in federal court for distributing a fentanyl analogue.


Rapid City man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Rapid City man for illegal firearm possession. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced William Janis, 25, to two and a half years in federal prison on July 21, 2025.


Cantwell seeks security reports from telecom giants after major cyber breach

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is seeking access to network security assessments conducted by Mandiant for AT&T and Verizon following the "Salt Typhoon" cyberattack.


Lynchburg store owner faces federal charges for alleged food stamp fraud

A Lynchburg store owner, Rajan Babbar, 59, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Charlottesville on charges related to food stamp and wire fraud.


New York man pleads guilty to drug charges in Franklin County

A New York resident has admitted in federal court to possessing heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base with the intent to distribute them in Franklin County, Maine.


Mexican national sentenced in Omaha federal court for methamphetamine conspiracy

Claudia Isabel Cazerez-Quintero, a 42-year-old Mexican national from Sinaloa, has been sentenced in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.