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House committee considers new bills targeting fraud in child care assistance

At a recent markup session, House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) addressed the committee as it considered eight bills designed to address fraud in federal child care assistance programs.


Boston man sentenced for role in multi-state fentanyl and cocaine trafficking ring

A Boston man, Flemin Soto Baez, was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that distributed fentanyl and cocaine in New Hampshire.


Carter County man sentenced to over seven years for robbery and assault

A Sulphur, Oklahoma resident has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for robbery and felony assault.


New Jersey man pleads guilty after bomb threat at Red Mass in Washington

Louis Geri, a 41-year-old resident of Vineland, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to threatening attendees at the annual Red Mass held at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney...


Durbin comments on Trump’s firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement following President Donald Trump's decision to dismiss Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and name U.S....


Heinrich and Whitehouse announce renewed talks on permitting reform

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island announced that they will reopen negotiations on permitting reform.


House passes DHS funding bill amid ongoing shutdown dispute

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for 2026, by a vote of 221 to 209.


Kansas man charged with meth trafficking and illegal firearm possession

A federal grand jury in Topeka has indicted Danny Ray Stano Jr., 44, of Topeka, on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.


Bryan man sentenced to federal prison for coercion involving minors

A 27-year-old man from Bryan, Texas, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for coercing and enticing minors and possessing child sexual abuse material.


Romanian-Irish national sentenced for SNAP fraud involving skimming devices

Fabritio Sardaru, a 22-year-old citizen of Romania and Ireland residing illegally in the United States, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft related to...


Indian national sentenced to over three years for trafficking fake cancer drug

A 45-year-old Indian national, Sanjay Kumar, has been sentenced to 43 months in federal prison for his involvement in selling counterfeit cancer drugs in the United States. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing, which follows...


Bipartisan group introduces bill aiming for fairer federal highway funding

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas, along with Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego of Arizona, have reintroduced the Highway Formula Fairness Act.


Chairman Garbarino urges swift confirmation of new DHS secretary amid security concerns

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) has issued a statement regarding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.


Secretary Rubio thanks Egypt for aiding U.S. citizens' return, discusses regional security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


St. Louis County tax preparer pleads guilty to $1.2 million pandemic loan fraud

A tax preparer from St. Louis County has admitted to obtaining at least $1.2 million in fraudulent pandemic relief loans for herself and others between 2020 and 2021.


Illinois man sentenced for Medicare fraud involving medical equipment

A man from Geneva, Illinois has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded Medicare of more than $2 million.


Mexican national sentenced to over 14 years for meth trafficking in Texas

A Mexican national living illegally in Dallas has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for his role in methamphetamine trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Operation Pick-Off targets repeat immigration offenders in Houston-area expansion

Several individuals living unlawfully in the Houston area have been arrested for illegal reentry into the United States after removal, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Former Kansas high school coach charged with producing child pornography

A former Kansas wrestling coach faces federal charges for allegedly producing child sexual abuse materials by secretly recording minors in a high school locker room.


Dallas woman receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

A Dallas resident has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for her role in methamphetamine trafficking within the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.