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Baltimore man sentenced to nine years for gun trafficking and meth distribution

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his involvement in a firearms trafficking conspiracy and the distribution of methamphetamine.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after previous deportation

Marco Gomez-Arguello, a 36-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced on August 7, 2025, for illegally reentering the United States after having been previously deported.


Treasury seeks public input on methods to detect illicit activity in digital assets

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a Request for Comment (RFC) as part of its obligations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.


Ohio man sentenced to over 10 years for distribution of child sexual abuse material

A Portage County man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for crimes involving child sexual abuse materials.


Nottingham man sentenced to four years for possessing ghost guns and ammunition

Gino Michael Gelormino, a 42-year-old resident of Nottingham, Maryland, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.


President Trump hosts European leaders at White House for Ukraine peace talks

As President Donald J. Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders at the White House, discussions focused on advancing efforts toward ending the conflict in Ukraine.


McKinney man receives over 11 years for firearms offense at Plano business

A McKinney resident, Joe Anthony Plascencia, has been sentenced to 137 months in federal prison for firearms violations.


Houston man charged after authorities find 40 people hidden in box truck

A Houston man has been charged with smuggling 40 people in a box truck found near Hebbronville, Texas, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Former corrections director pleads guilty after sharing confidential data with boyfriend

A former acting director of the Lynchburg Community Corrections & Pretrial Services Department (LCCPS) has admitted in federal court to accessing a protected law enforcement computer system and providing privileged information to her...


Cleveland man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession

A Cleveland man has been sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison after being convicted of fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession.


Institute for Energy Research says USPS received 93 of 3,000 expected electric trucks

The Institute for Energy Research (IER) has announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has received only 93 electric trucks out of an expected 3,000, despite a $3 billion federal investment from the former Biden administration.


Political Analyst on DOJ whistleblower policy: 'Apparently ‘whistleblower’ now means venture capitalist with a lawyer on speed dial'

Rob Smith, a political analyst at Real Talk No. 85, expressed concerns on X regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) approach to incentivizing whistleblowers.


North Hollywood woman admits guilt in Matthew Perry fatal overdose case

A North Hollywood woman has agreed to plead guilty to five federal charges related to drug distribution, including providing the ketamine that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry in October 2023, according to the Justice Department.


Chairman urges end to ties between U.S. schools and Chinese Communist Party-linked groups

House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar has urged local officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, and Des Moines, Iowa, to reconsider their relationships with organizations linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).


Eighteen plead guilty in Fort Worth under Operation Showdown targeting violent crime

Eighteen individuals pleaded guilty last week in Fort Worth, Texas, to a range of federal offenses as part of Operation Showdown, according to Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson.


Donald J. Trump addresses Ukraine conflict and hosts European leaders at White House

Former President Donald J. Trump posted a series of statements on Truth Social on August 17-18, 2025 regarding the war in Ukraine and upcoming meetings with European leaders at the White House.


Acting U.S. Attorney announces arrest in child exploitation sting in Nevada

Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada has issued a statement regarding a recent arrest made during an Internet Crimes Against Children operation in Nevada. “Last week, Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was arrested in a...


New Jersey man sentenced for role in scheme supplying Russian military with sensitive technology

A New Jersey resident has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his involvement in an international scheme to illegally procure ammunition and sensitive electronics for Russian military and intelligence agencies.


Donald J. Trump references 'deep state reckoning' in new Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple messages on Truth Social on August 17, 2025, including a statement referencing "DEEP STATE RECKONING."


California psychiatric provider settles alleged false claim case for $2.75 million

American Psychiatric Centers, Inc., which operates as Comprehensive Psychiatric Services (CPS), has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims for psychotherapy services to government healthcare programs.