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White House announces new regulatory initiative focused on lawful governance

The White House has announced a new regulatory initiative aimed at ensuring lawful governance and implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) strategy.


Fredericksburg man sentenced for distributing fentanyl-laced fake oxycodone

A Fredericksburg man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for his involvement in distributing fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills.


Hartford man sentenced to over a decade in prison for drug trafficking

Luis DeJesus, a 30-year-old resident of Hartford, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession offenses.


Financial analyst pleads guilty to defrauding investors out of millions

A former financial TV news analyst, James Arthur McDonald Jr., has agreed to plead guilty to securities fraud, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.


Blockchain Association urges Congress to overturn DeFi broker rule

More than 75 members of the Blockchain Association have sent a letter to Congressional leaders, urging them to support Senator Ted Cruz's Congressional Review Act resolution S.J.Res.3.


Trump targets federal regulations to promote economic growth

President Donald J. Trump has taken action to address government overreach by targeting federal regulations and their enforcement.


NFIB highlights rising concerns over healthcare affordability for small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released a health care policy paper titled "Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses."


Rubio meets UAE president to discuss strategic partnership and regional stability

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.


Podcast explores impact of small business on local communities

The Small Business Rundown podcast recently featured Brian Funtleyder, co-founder and owner of Boundless Adventures, who discussed how his small business contributes to the community.


Red Bluff man indicted for child exploitation charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Ricardo Gutierrez, a 27-year-old from Red Bluff, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of visual depictions involving minors in sexually explicit conduct.


Bridgeport man receives prison sentence for attempted drug robbery

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Andy Marte, also known as "AD," 31, from Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden delivered the...


Former Newport Beach doctor pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

A former gynecologist from Newport Beach, Mark Albert Rettenmaier, has entered a guilty plea to federal charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


New Bern man sentenced for role in Craven County drug trafficking operation

A New Bern resident has been sentenced to 64 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization in Craven County.


Woman charged with involuntary manslaughter after fatal crash on tribal lands

A woman from Casamero Lake, New Mexico, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter by federal authorities.


Rhode Island collects nearly $10 million in fiscal year 2024

Acting U.S. Attorney Sara Miron Bloom has reported that the District of Rhode Island gathered $9,912,376.35 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024.


Three alleged gang members indicted for extortion-related offenses

A federal indictment was unsealed in Boston, charging three alleged members of the Gangster Disciple gang with extortion-related offenses.


Mexican national sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking in Washington

On February 19, 2025, Erubey Arciga Medrano, a 35-year-old from Michoacan, Mexico, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice for drug trafficking charges.


WNY Medical settles $251K over alleged improper Medicare billing

Western New York Medical P.C. has agreed to a settlement of $251,477 to address allegations related to improper billing practices for chronic care management services under Medicare.


Detroit man sentenced for multi-state pandemic unemployment fraud scheme

A Detroit man has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the U.S. government and several states of unemployment insurance funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Florida man sentenced for money laundering conspiracy involving $603K fraud

A Florida resident, Charles Wilson Stout, has been sentenced to time served followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.