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Illinois man sentenced for threatening Maine public officials via email

An Illinois resident has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for sending threatening messages to public officials in Maine.


Honduran national sentenced for unlawful reentry in Eastern District of Oklahoma

Henrry Dany Herrera-Hernandez, a 52-year-old Honduran national, was sentenced to time served for unlawful reentry after being found in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.


Clarkston man sentenced to 15 years for meth trafficking and illegal firearm possession

A Clarkston man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after being convicted on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.


Forsyth County man receives 15-year sentence for Hanes Mall shooting

A Forsyth County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Dan Bishop of the Middle District of North Carolina.


Digital health executives convicted in $100 million online Adderall distribution scheme

A federal jury in San Francisco has convicted Ruthia He, founder and CEO of the digital health company Done, and David Brody, its clinical president, for their roles in a scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet and commit health...


Former border patrol agent sentenced for bribery scheme involving Mexican contacts

Jorge J. Jimenez, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent from Nogales, Arizona, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison and fined $15,000 after being convicted of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud.


House committee schedules hearing on innovation in higher education

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), is scheduled to hold a hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. The session, titled “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes...


House Republicans defend Working Families Tax Cuts impact on traditional Medicaid recipients

In Washington, D.C., House Republicans have highlighted provisions in President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts that they say are designed to protect federal health care programs for the traditional Medicaid population.


Under Secretary Emil Michael outlines six technology priorities for U.S. military advancement

The Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, Emil Michael, has announced six Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) intended to shape the future capabilities of the United States military.


New York man receives prison sentence for selling counterfeit Xanax via dark web

A man from Rochester, New York, has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for selling counterfeit Xanax on the dark web.


Trump highlights changes in federal role during American Education Week

President Donald J. Trump issued a statement recognizing American Education Week and outlined his administration’s approach to education policy.


Akron man receives prison sentence for laundering COVID-19 relief funds

William Chadwick, 63, of Akron, Colorado, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison and one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to money laundering.


New Orleans man indicted for possessing child exploitation materials

A New Orleans man has been indicted for possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.


Two Ohio men sentenced for roles in cross-state drug trafficking operation

Two Ohio residents have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a drug trafficking ring that operated between Pennsylvania and Ohio, according to an announcement from First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Capito supports EPA proposal aligning water regulation with Supreme Court ruling

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, expressed support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule to update the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)...


Clarkston man receives 15-year sentence for meth trafficking and illegal firearm possession

A Clarkston, Washington man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms.


Justice Department sues California over mask ban and officer identification requirements

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Attorney General Robert Bonta, challenging two recently enacted state laws known as the “No Secret Police Act” and “No Vigilantes Act.” The...


Seek Capital permanently barred from financing services after settling FTC deception charges

Seek Capital and its CEO, Roy Ferman, have been permanently banned from providing business financing, debt relief, and credit repair services following a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


Senators seek answers from MLB on gambling corruption allegations

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) have sent a request for information to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred...


Oncologist sentenced in multi-million dollar illegal cancer drug sales scheme

Dr. Naveed Aslam, a 52-year-old oncologist from West Bloomfield, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to illegally sell and divert prescription cancer drugs valued at millions of dollars.