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Huntington man sentenced to nearly five years for federal gun crime

Alonzo Dewayne Harden, a 31-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, received a sentence of four years and nine months in prison.


Coast Guard seizes cocaine off Puerto Rico's coast; four arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) alongside the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a vessel smuggling cocaine off the northern coast of Puerto Rico on January 22, 2025.


Florida businessman charged with alleged tax evasion over $1M

A federal grand jury in Jacksonville, Florida, has indicted Phillip Mak, a local businessman, on charges of tax evasion, failing to file tax returns, and not paying taxes.


Fort Pierce man receives 20-year sentence for producing child sexual abuse material

On January 23, U.S. District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg sentenced Blaine Korbin Hulten to 20 years in prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


South Deerfield resident charged with assaulting federal agent

A resident of South Deerfield has been arrested and charged for allegedly assaulting a federal agent during the execution of a search warrant.


Cocaine smuggling thwarted off Puerto Rico's coast; four suspects arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and the U.S. Coast Guard have successfully intercepted a vessel smuggling 282 pounds of cocaine off the northern coast of Puerto Rico.


Lexington man sentenced to eight years for COVID relief fraud

A Lexington resident, Vonnie McDaniels, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for wire fraud and other charges related to COVID relief programs.


VA reallocates funds after ending diversity initiatives

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the completion of its initial steps to implement President Trump's Executive Order, which aims to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.


Rubio discusses regional security with Kenyan President Ruto

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Kenyan President William Ruto.


Rapid City man receives lengthy sentence for fatal drug conspiracy

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which resulted in a death. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Curtis Cummings, aged 39, who was...


Indiana man sentenced to 25 years for child exploitation offenses

An Indiana man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses.


Chinese AI competitor impacts U.S. tech stocks

U.S. technology stocks experienced fluctuations this morning following the emergence of a new low-cost AI competitor from China.


Lancaster car dealership owner sentenced for money laundering linked to drug trafficking

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that two Lancaster men, Christopher Lopez and Michael Torres, have been sentenced on money laundering charges.


Philadelphia woman sentenced for stabbing on Choctaw Indian Reservation

A Philadelphia woman has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for a stabbing incident that occurred on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.


Maryland man sentenced for identity theft and bank fraud conspiracy

U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin has sentenced Victor Ojo, a 30-year-old resident of Belcamp, Maryland, to six years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Malden woman sentenced for COVID relief fund fraud exceeding $100K

A Malden woman has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining over $100,000 from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.


Tyler County man receives lengthy sentence for meth distribution

Martin Thomas Anderson, a 36-year-old resident of Sistersville, West Virginia, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking.


Trump discusses bilateral relations with UK Prime Minister Starmer

Today, President Donald J. Trump engaged in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom.


Rubio discusses global strategy with Hungary's foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on January 26, 2025.


U.S. imposes visa restrictions on certain Colombian officials and families

The State Department has announced a suspension of visa issuance at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, following an order from Secretary Rubio.