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By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
A Venezuelan man has been sentenced for his role in stealing nearly $300,000 through ATM jackpotting schemes across three states. The prosecution involved multiple law enforcement agencies investigating coordinated attacks on banking machines.
By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed May 8 as Military Spouse Day for 2026. The announcement recognizes military spouses' sacrifices supporting service members at home.
By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
James Herbert Asberry III has been sentenced to more than eleven years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in Jacksonville. Authorities seized nearly $19,000 along with multiple types of illegal drugs during his arrest.
By F. E. Simons | May 7, 2026
A Bronx man has been indicted on charges of committing a hate crime after allegedly attacking another man because of his sexual orientation while serving time at a residential reentry center. Federal officials say he faces up to ten years if convicted.
By T. P. Broyles | May 7, 2026
Secretary McMahon is set to testify before Congress about Department of Education policies. Lawmakers will review priorities affecting education funding, student loans, and workforce issues.
By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
A Philippine national has pleaded guilty in federal court after admitting involvement in a book publishing scam that defrauded hundreds across the United States out of more than $48 million. Most victims were seniors targeted with false promises about getting published or adapted into films.
By T. J. Graves | May 7, 2026
Federal authorities have announced indictments against several individuals following actions by the May Federal Grand Jury 2026-A in northern Oklahoma. Charges include firearm offenses, illegal reentry into the United States, kidnapping allegations involving minors, drug distribution crimes, coercion attempts targeting minors or witnesses. Multiple agencies collaborated on these investigations.
By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
A Mexican national has been sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to orchestrating a kidnapping-for-hire scheme related to drug debts in Kansas City. Authorities intervened before any harm occurred when an undercover operation led to his arrest.
By R. C. Jamison | May 7, 2026
Lawmakers reviewed proposed spending for next year's Environmental Protection Agency operations at a recent House hearing led by Congressman Morgan Griffith. Members discussed regulation impacts under Administrator Zeldin's leadership while highlighting key committee responsibilities.
By R. C. Jamison | May 7, 2026
Congressman Morgan Griffith delivered an opening statement at a House subcommittee hearing discussing President Trump's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Environmental Protection Agency. The discussion included regulatory changes under recent administrations along with funding priorities outlined in this year's proposal.
By R. C. Jamison | May 7, 2026
The House Committee on Small Business has released its hearing schedule for May. Key topics include small home builders' impact on closing America's housing gap and upcoming legislative review sessions.
By T. J. Graves | May 6, 2026
Mario Patterson received more than four decades behind bars following convictions related to multiple armed bank robberies around Memphis involving firearms offenses. Authorities say this lengthy sentence reflects serious consequences for repeat violent offenders.
By C. M. Ingle | May 6, 2026
Two Americans have been sentenced to prison after aiding North Korean remote IT worker schemes targeting nearly 70 US companies with fraudulent employment practices generating over $1 million sent abroad or used under false identities according to federal authorities.
By T. J. Graves | May 6, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino marked both remembrance for fallen officers and operational successes in her recent posts dated May 5-6, 2026.
By T. J. Graves | May 6, 2026
A Gainesville man received nearly four years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing a local bank last year. Authorities credited quick police action for his capture following an armed threat at Wells Fargo on Archer Road.
By T. J. Graves | May 6, 2026
Marlon Ferro has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for participating in a major scheme that stole over $250 million worth of cryptocurrency through both online deception and physical burglaries across the country. Authorities say this case demonstrates how digital crimes can result in serious penalties.
By F. E. Simons | May 6, 2026
This article summarizes three posts by CBP Ops Support EAC Casey Durst from May 5-6, 2026.
By R. C. Jamison | May 6, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy led a Senate HELP Committee field hearing in Jefferson Parish focused on improving treatment for mental health issues. The event featured testimony from experts across Louisiana's healthcare community. Cassidy was recognized with an award for his work supporting Americans' mental well-being.
By F. E. Simons | May 6, 2026
A Foxborough man faces charges after allegedly posing as a federal immigration officer and taking money from immigrants seeking citizenship help. Prosecutors say Francisco Soares had previously been convicted on similar charges but continued his activities targeting Brazilian nationals.
By F. E. Simons | May 6, 2026
A Honduran citizen living illegally in Greenbrier County was sentenced for unlawful reentry after previous deportations. Federal authorities have placed an immigration detainer pending further removal proceedings.
