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United States Attorney's Office files action over historic firearm stolen from Springfield Armory

The United States Attorney’s Office has filed a civil forfeiture action concerning a U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Style Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine.


Men sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Quad Cities

Two men have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy in the Quad Cities area.


Fort Hall resident sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl distribution

Creston Dale Kindness, a 42-year-old resident of Fort Hall, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for his involvement in fentanyl distribution.


West Virginia man sentenced for role in methamphetamine trafficking organization

A Parkersburg man, Anthony Michael Mowery, 48, has been sentenced to nine years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking organization in Charleston, West Virginia, and violating...


FTC sues Uber over subscription billing and cancellation practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the company of charging customers for its Uber One subscription service without consent, failing to provide promised savings, and complicating the cancellation process...


Walgreens settles $300M case over illegal opioid prescriptions

Walgreens has reached a $300 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to address allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act and the False Claims Act.


U.S. legislators support USTR actions on China's shipbuilding practices

Washington, D.C. — The Select Committee on China expressed approval of the findings from the U.S. Trade Representative's Section 301 investigation concerning China's shipbuilding overcapacity.


Manhattan man convicted of exploiting teens and drug distribution

Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the conviction of Shymell Ephron.


Yakama man sentenced to 72 months for sexual abuse of incapacitated teenager

Yakima, Washington – On April 14, 2025, United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Darius Morningstar Speedis to 72 months in federal prison for sexual abuse in Indian Country.


Colbert County man charged for failing to register as sex offender in Alabama

A Colbert County man has been charged for violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and United States Marshal Martin Keely announced the charge against Michael Shane McDaniel, 56, of Plainfield,...


Fresno woman sentenced for tax evasion, ordered to forfeit mansion and BMW

Pilar Rose, a 51-year-old former resident of Fresno, California, received a two-year prison sentence for tax evasion and obstructing an IRS audit.


Bakersfield resident pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges

Ramon Maldonado Jr., a 33-year-old resident of Bakersfield, has entered a guilty plea for charges of possessing drugs with the intent to distribute, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.


Walgreens settles $300 million lawsuit over improper opioid prescription filling

Today, the Justice Department, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), announced a settlement with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walgreen Co., and...


Former DOC case manager pleads guilty to bribery in smuggling case

Herbert Baylor, a former case manager with the Department of Corrections (DOC) in Washington, has pleaded guilty to one count of bribery related to a scheme involving the smuggling of narcotics and cigarettes into a correctional facility.


Lafayette man sentenced to 15 years for drug and gun-related offenses

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Terry Reed, 54, from Lafayette Parish, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.


Tradepay Capital's head pleads guilty in investor fraud scheme

Earlier today, Pushpesh Kumar Baid, also known as "PK Jain," pled guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


US to consolidate forces in Syria under Operation Inherent Resolve

The United States Department of Defense has announced a consolidation of U.S. forces in Syria under the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.


Duffy repeals Biden-era rule on greenhouse gas emissions targets

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has repealed an environmental regulation from the Biden Administration that focused on greenhouse gas emissions targets.


Trump administration incorporates key mining projects into FAST-41 for streamlined permitting

In an initiative geared towards boosting domestic critical mineral production, the Department of the Interior, under the Trump Administration, is integrating key mining projects into the federal FAST-41 program.


Interior initiates 11th national offshore oil and gas leasing program

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has initiated the process for developing a new schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).