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Armed drug trafficker pleads guilty in Connecticut federal court

Christopher Purvis, 29, has pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.


Donald J. Trump highlights tariff collections in recent Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account on August 8, 2025, to emphasize the revenue generated by tariffs under his administration.


Brandon woman receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

A woman from Brandon, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing methamphetamine in the Sioux Falls area.


Former state trooper sentenced for role in CDL test score falsification scheme

A former Massachusetts State Police trooper has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a scheme to falsify Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test scores.


Islesford man admits guilt in illegal straw purchase of handgun

An Islesford resident, William Heutz, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to providing false information to a federal firearms dealer.


Four men charged with child exploitation after Sturgis Rally investigation

Four men from South Dakota have been arrested and federally charged following a multi-agency operation targeting child exploitation during the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.


Dominican national indicted for illegal reentry after prior convictions

A Dominican national living in Worcester has been indicted on charges of illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


Husband and wife from Fort Stewart indicted for murder after child’s death

A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia has indicted Brandon M. Kelley, 29, and Stacey D. Kelley, 26, both residents of Fort Stewart Army Base in Liberty County, Georgia, on charges related to the death of their child, Vyolet Kelley.


Man sentenced to five years for armed robbery targeting elderly metro rider

Kevin Freeman, a 20-year-old resident of Washington D.C., was sentenced to five years in prison for robbing an elderly man at knifepoint on a Metro train.


Cleveland man sentenced to over 20 years for fentanyl trafficking

A Cleveland man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and illegally possessing firearms.


Brazilian national sentenced for illegal reentry into United States

A Brazilian national living in Milford, Massachusetts, has been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported.


Prince George’s County man receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation offenses

David Jamal Watson, 40, of Fort Washington, Maryland, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two children and producing child sexual abuse material. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis also ordered Watson to serve 15...


Interior Department approves $102.9 million for wetlands conservation across North America

The Department of the Interior has announced that $102.9 million in funding under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.


Interior secretary orders review of wind and solar project approvals on federal lands

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has signed a new Secretary’s Order that aims to change how energy projects are permitted on federal lands.



Nicholas Kent confirmed as Under Secretary of Education; pledges reforms in higher education

Nicholas Kent has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 15th Under Secretary of Education.


Wagner College agrees to change athletic policies after federal Title IX investigation

Wagner College has agreed to a Resolution Agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to address concerns about its compliance with Title IX, following an investigation into the college’s athletic policies.


Nicholas Kent sworn in as under secretary of education

Nicholas Kent was sworn in as the 15th Under Secretary of Education following confirmation by the United States Senate.


Honduran man sentenced for multi-state bank fraud conspiracy

Ricardo Castro Murillo, a 34-year-old Honduran national, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.


Sen. Moran: 'It is critical that we find ways to support the local Kansas businesses that grow our economy'

Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas emphasized the importance of new tax credit policies and domestic content requirements to prioritize Kansas businesses and manufacturers.