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United States Attorney’s Office renews agreement for child safety and education project in Puerto Rico

The United States Attorney’s Office has renewed an agreement with multiple state agencies in Puerto Rico aimed at promoting child safety and education. The effort focuses on preventing risky behaviors among youth while supporting their healthy development.


Leader of international drug trafficking and money laundering ring sentenced to 20 years

Monica Dominguez Torres has been sentenced to 20 years for leading an international drug trafficking ring based around Atlanta that laundered millions into Mexico. Federal officials described extensive seizures including cash assets while emphasizing multi-agency cooperation against such threats.


House Education and Workforce Committee to hold Indiana hearing on mining industry future

The House Education and Workforce Committee will hold a field hearing in Fort Branch, Indiana on May 8 about mining's future. The event will discuss worker protection issues within the industry. It will be open to press attendance with live streaming available.


New Jersey man sentenced to 42 months for $9 million fraud scheme

Arsen Lusher has been sentenced to prison for defrauding more than twenty investors out of nearly nine million dollars through a fraudulent trucking investment scheme. Authorities say he used investor funds for personal luxury expenses before being caught when his scheme collapsed.


House Appropriations Committee leaders outline support for nuclear energy initiatives

House Appropriators outlined their support for revitalizing America's nuclear sector through increased funding and legislative action. Chairmen Chuck Fleischmann and Mike Simpson detailed recent progress while emphasizing continued investment in advanced reactor technology.


USP Allenwood inmate indicted for possessing weapon and assaulting another inmate

A USP Allenwood inmate has been indicted for allegedly possessing a razor blade used in an assault on another prisoner. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Michael Lonesome faces up to ten years if convicted. The office serves over three million residents across central Pennsylvania.


Three men charged with child sexual abuse material offenses in northwest Ohio operation

Three men from northwest Ohio have been federally charged following an operation targeting child sexual abuse materials. Authorities executed multiple search warrants resulting in several arrests last week. Officials say investigations continue amid ongoing efforts by federal agencies.


Previously deported Mexican national faces federal charges after Rabun County traffic stop

A previously deported Mexican national faces life imprisonment after being arrested in Rabun County with drugs and a firearm during a routine traffic stop last November. Federal authorities highlight cooperation among agencies in addressing threats posed by repeat offenders involved in drug trafficking.


Former Bay City civic leader sentenced to two years for defrauding non-profits

Michael Bacigalupo has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for defrauding two Bay City non-profits out of more than $750,000 between June 2020 and November 2023. His actions forced one organization into bankruptcy while another lost critical funding for renovations.


Savoonga woman sentenced to 10 years for trafficking drugs to her community

A woman from Savoonga received a ten-year prison sentence for sending thousands of fentanyl pills into her remote Alaskan village through mail parcels linked with an alleged California-based drug ring leader—enough drugs prosecutors say could endanger all local residents several times over.


Okemah resident pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a minor in federal court

Raymond Lewis Spain has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor occurring on tribal land near Okemah, Oklahoma. He faces up to fifteen years imprisonment as he awaits sentencing from a U.S. District Court judge.


U.S. Attorney Pirro and Mayor Bowser announce Protecting Victims Act of 2026

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced new legislation designed to strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence in Washington D.C., citing recent increases in related assaults despite declining overall crime rates. The proposed Protecting Victims Act includes tougher penalties for repeat offenders along with expanded support services.


Valdosta man sentenced to over 17 years for illegal firearm possession after store shooting

A Hahira man has been sentenced following his conviction for illegally possessing a firearm after firing shots inside a Valdosta store with customers present. Authorities say this prosecution reflects ongoing efforts among local, state, and federal agencies targeting repeat violent offenders.


CBP Air and Marine Operations crews stop three smuggling boats, apprehend 60

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that its Air and Marine Operations teams recently stopped three smuggling boats off Southern California's coast. Sixty people were apprehended during coordinated efforts involving CBP marine units and U.S. Coast Guard cutters.


Wapato man sentenced to 40 months for drive-by shooting and firearm possession

A Wapato man received a prison sentence for firing shots at an occupied home using a stolen gun. Authorities say no one was injured during what appeared to be a random attack caught on security cameras.


Lynn man pleads guilty to firearm and ammunition charge in federal court

Derrick J. Poe from Lynn pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Authorities say he was arrested after distributing drugs during undercover operations last December; several weapons were recovered at his home.


Durbin criticizes DOJ move to expand federal death penalty and reinstate firing squads

Senator Dick Durbin criticized new Department of Justice actions expanding use of the federal death penalty. He called reinstating firing squads and older lethal injection protocols 'barbaric' and warned these moves mark a troubling shift in U.S. policy.


Weekend Interview: John Herbst Warns a Russian Victory in Ukraine Would Endanger U.S. Security

Global conflicts are reshaping U.S. foreign policy as war in the Middle East shifts attention away from Ukraine.


Two men indicted in Utah for drug trafficking after fentanyl seizure, prosecutors say

A federal grand jury indicted two Mexican nationals living illegally in Salt Lake City after nearly 100,000 fentanyl pills were seized during a multi-agency operation. Authorities say these charges reflect ongoing efforts against organized crime under a new task force initiative.


Hobbs man sentenced to over five years for illegal firearm possession after shooting

A Hobbs man received over five years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm after shooting an employee during an attempted liquor theft at an Albuquerque store. Authorities say Kevin Metcalf admitted using his weapon despite previous felony convictions.