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Baltimore man indicted on federal child sex trafficking charges

A Baltimore man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to child sex trafficking.


Jacksonville men sentenced for roles in interstate drive-by shooting tied to drug trafficking

James Toney, a 20-year-old from Jacksonville, has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization and a drive-by shooting on Interstate 95. U.S. District Judge Harvey Schlesinger handed down the...


Richmond man sentenced for armed robbery committed while on probation

A Richmond man, Jarviontae Tykee McLaurine, 26, was sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in prison for robbery and using a firearm during a crime of violence.


Previously deported Mexican national charged with trafficking large quantity of fentanyl

Abelardo Avila Gomez, a Mexican national who was previously deported from the United States, appeared in federal court on charges related to the alleged trafficking of 37 pounds of fentanyl from an apartment in Brookhaven, Georgia. “Avila Gomez...


Former Fort Worth resident receives five-year sentence for unemployment benefits fraud

A former resident of Fort Worth, Texas, Mark Alan Valles, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain unemployment benefits from the U.S. Department of Labor.


Trump proclaims National Angel Family Day honoring victims linked to undocumented immigrant crime

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation designating February 22, 2026, as National Angel Family Day.


Fort Eustis soldier receives 10-year sentence for coercion of minors

A soldier stationed at Fort Eustis has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a child.


Jess Moore joins Aerospace Industries Association as vice president of legislative affairs

Jess Moore has joined the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) as Vice President of Legislative Affairs, according to an announcement from the organization.


Ohio man pleads guilty in federal court to producing child pornography

Ronald Pate Newman, III, a 27-year-old resident of Youngstown, Ohio, has pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of producing child pornography.


McKees Rocks man indicted for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Kevin Damont Scott, a 26-year-old resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, on a charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.


Made Fresh Salads recalls multiple cream cheese flavors over listeria concerns

Made Fresh Salads, Inc., based in Bay Shore, New York, has issued a recall for several flavors of its cream cheese due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.


House passes bills promoting transparency in rulemaking and skills-based hiring

The House of Representatives has approved two bills from the Oversight and Government Reform Committee aimed at increasing transparency in government rulemaking and promoting skills-based hiring for federal contracts.


Four charged with visa fraud involving over 500 farmworkers in Eastern Washington

Four individuals from the Yakima and Tri-Cities region have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to fraudulently obtaining H-2A temporary work visas and unlawfully transporting more than 500 foreign laborers from Mexico into...


New Brighton man pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm charges

A man from New Brighton, Pennsylvania, has admitted guilt in federal court to charges involving drugs and firearms, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


FATF plenary addresses digital asset risks and strengthens measures against Iran

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its fifth Plenary session under the Mexican presidency last week in Mexico.


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlines economic security strategy at Dallas event

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the Economic Club of Dallas, emphasizing the importance of economic security as a foundation for national prosperity and resilience.


Education Department secures agreements ending university ties with The Ph.D. Project

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it has reached resolution agreements with 31 colleges and universities to end their partnerships with The Ph.D. Project.


Department of Education urges colleges to address rising student loan defaults

The U.S. Department of Education has released new guidance urging colleges and universities to take a more active role in supporting students with federal student loans, emphasizing their responsibility under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.


Treasury Department sanctions Mexican resort network tied to cartel-led timeshare fraud

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on a timeshare fraud network allegedly operated by the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a criminal organization designated as both a...


Treasury releases new guidelines for responsible use of artificial intelligence in finance

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has introduced two new resources to help guide the use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.