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Honduran man sentenced to nearly 13 years for Houston robbery and shooting

A Honduran man residing illegally in Houston has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in federal prison for his involvement in an armed robbery, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


United States commemorates Armenian Remembrance Day with solemn presidential message

Today marks Armenian Remembrance Day, an occasion to honor victims of the Meds Yeghern.


Siblings sentenced for unemployment fraud in Southern California

A group of four siblings from southern California was sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a $1.1 million unemployment benefits fraud scheme.


Butte County man pleads guilty to attempted enticement of a child

Kevin Leslie Gipson, a 58-year-old resident of Oroville, has entered a guilty plea to charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor for sexual purposes, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.


Box Elder woman sentenced for fentanyl trafficking on Indian Reservation

A woman from Box Elder has been sentenced in Great Falls for trafficking fentanyl in northern Montana and on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced that Dai Shawn Whitford, age 33, will serve time already spent in...


Donald Trump engages followers with multiple Truth Social posts in April 2025

Donald J. Trump shared three posts on his Truth Social account on April 23 and 24, 2025, engaging his followers.


Owner of payroll firm sentenced for tax fraud, owing over $20 million

A Florida man has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for failing to pay taxes withheld from his employees’ wages and submitting a false tax return.


NFIB files brief challenging NLRB standard for union bargaining agreements

In a significant legal development, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has joined other business groups in filing an amicus brief regarding the case of Brown-Forman Corporation v. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) at the...


Hillsville man arrested for child sex exploitation; detained after court appearance

Michael Tibbs, a 24-year-old resident of Carroll County, Virginia, has been arrested by FBI agents on charges of sexual exploitation of children.


District resident charged with vandalizing Tesla vehicles in March

Justin Fisher, 49, from the District of Columbia, has been charged in Superior Court with four counts of defacing public or private property.


Five convicted in meth trafficking case spanning Mexico to Oklahoma

A federal jury has convicted five individuals involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy responsible for smuggling methamphetamine from Mexico to Oklahoma using semi-trucks.


Cahokia Heights man convicted on drug and gun charges

A jury in East St. Louis, Illinois, has convicted a man from Cahokia Heights on several charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.


Nampa man convicted for attempting to produce child sexual abuse material

A federal jury in Boise has convicted William Walls, 52, of Nampa, on three counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a child.


U.S. Treasury sanctions Iranian LPG magnate and corporate network

The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh, an Iranian national significant in the liquified petroleum gas (LPG) industry, along with his corporate network.


Guatemalan indicted for smuggling unaccompanied child, fraudulent custody claim in the U.S

A Guatemalan national residing illegally in the United States has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to smuggling an unaccompanied alien child into the country.


ICE Boston arrests twice-deported Honduran for reentering US

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), successfully apprehended a Honduran national for illegal reentry...


ICE arrests Guatemalan national charged with girlfriend's murder; uncle charged as accessory

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested Keycy Robinson Alexis Barrera-Rosa, a 23-year-old Guatemalan national, in La Plata, Maryland.


ICE investigation leads to 18-year sentence for child exploitation

An individual from Lorton has been sentenced to 18 years in prison following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


USDA announces $340.6 million disaster relief for farmers and rural communities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new disaster assistance initiative to aid farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the country affected by recent natural disasters.


FAA to expedite NOTAM system upgrade to improve aviation safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expediting an upgrade to its essential Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system, which provides crucial safety information to pilots and flight planners regarding airspace changes.