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National Association of Realtors reports 3.6% drop in March existing-home sales

Existing-home sales dropped by 3.6% in March according to new data from NAR released April 13. Limited inventory continues driving up prices despite slowing buyer activity amid higher mortgage rates.


District man sentenced to 12 months for firearm possession at Anacostia Metro station

Jonathan McCrimmon has been sentenced to twelve months in prison after being found with a loaded pistol at Anacostia Metro station. Authorities say he is a previously convicted felon with an outstanding warrant from Maryland. The case is part of broader efforts targeting gun violence in Washington.


Chairman Garbarino and Rep. Fong lead cyber roundtable with CISA in Central Valley

Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino and Rep. Vince Fong hosted a cybersecurity roundtable in California's Central Valley alongside CISA officials last Friday. Discussions focused on addressing evolving cyber threats facing key infrastructure sectors through enhanced coordination between federal agencies/local partners.


Seminole resident pleads guilty to illegal possession of firearm and ammunition

Tommy Joe Logan from Seminole has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. He faces up to 15 years in prison following an investigation led by local police and federal agents. The case was handled by prosecutors from Oklahoma's only all-Indian country judicial district.


Two Brevard County men sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl conspiracy

Eric William Garvin and Anthony Lee Khan from Palm Bay have been sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl. The sentences follow an investigation that uncovered large quantities of illegal drugs at their residences.


Chairman Garbarino and Rep. Fong discuss security plans with LA28 Olympic organizers

Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino and Rep. Vince Fong met with LA28 officials about upcoming Olympic Games security plans in Los Angeles. Discussions included federal funding support as well as strategies involving multiple government agencies.


President signs S. 1884 and S. 3971 into law on April 13

The President has signed two bills into law: one extending protections for Holocaust-era art recovery claims, and another reauthorizing small business innovation programs through fiscal year 2031.


Chairman Tom Cole releases fiscal year 2027 appropriations markup schedule

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has announced dates for marking up fiscal year 2027 spending bills. The process will cover major federal agencies over several months starting in April. The committee's actions influence how government funds are allocated each year.


ICE releases photos of Nevada man charged with four child sex crimes

ICE has released photos of Carl Schilbe, a Nevada resident charged with multiple child sex crimes following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations. Officials urge anyone with information about the case to contact authorities.


Leominster man charged with transportation of child pornography at Logan Airport

A Leominster man has been arrested on charges related to transporting child sexual abuse material after being flagged at Logan Airport last year. The case is part of broader efforts under Project Safe Childhood led by federal authorities across Massachusetts.


Monteze Morton sentenced to 14 years for killing Dimitrious Brown in Washington

Monteze Morton has been sentenced to fourteen years in prison for killing Dimitrious Brown following an altercation last year in Washington D.C., according to federal prosecutors. The sentence includes five years supervised release and mandatory registration as a gun offender.


Veterinarian arrested in Ocala on charges of transporting minors and sending threats

A Morriston veterinarian has been arrested on charges related to transporting minors for illegal purposes and sending threats. Authorities say Gregory Ford faces several federal counts after an indictment was announced by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.


Illinois man pleads guilty to carjacking and shooting in St. Louis

Harry Moore has pleaded guilty to carjacking and firing shots during an incident last year in St. Louis involving armed accomplices and stolen vehicles according to federal prosecutors' reports released April 13th.


Panama City Beach man indicted for attempted enticement of a minor

A Panama City Beach man has been indicted on charges related to attempted enticement of a minor. Authorities say Amani Lawrence faces up to life imprisonment if convicted. The case is being prosecuted as part of Project Safe Childhood.


Former nurse practitioner pleads guilty to possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute

Andrew Catalone pleaded guilty on April 9 to unlawfully possessing controlled substances for distribution after collecting unused drugs from patients at his New York practices without authorization or proper documentation. Authorities say he faces over four years' imprisonment if his plea agreement is accepted.


Butler man pleads guilty to threatening President Trump and federal officials

A Butler man has pleaded guilty in federal court for making violent threats online targeting President Donald J. Trump as well as other U.S. officials and ICE agents. Shawn Monper faces up to ten years imprisonment per count at his upcoming sentencing hearing scheduled for August.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details recent removals and victim support initiatives

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several updates on April 13, 2026, detailing a deportation case involving statutory rape conviction, federal prosecution tied to child sexual abuse material in Florida, and services provided by its...


Sean Dillon named staff director for House Small Business Committee

Chairman Roger Williams has appointed Sean Dillon as Staff Director for the House Small Business Committee. Dillon brings extensive experience from Capitol Hill and federal agencies. His leadership is expected to impact small business policy in Congress.


Honduran national found guilty of distributing fentanyl that caused Portland overdose death

A Honduran national living unlawfully in Oregon was found guilty by a federal jury for distributing fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose in Portland. Authorities say this case underscores growing concerns about opioid-related deaths linked with illicit drugs like fentanyl.


CBP Atlanta officers seize over $372,000 in unreported currency at Atlanta Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Atlanta's airport seized over $372,000 from travelers who failed to report large sums of cash between January and March this year. Officials say strict enforcement aims to combat illicit activity linked with unreported bulk cash movements.