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Charlotte man sentenced to seven years for armed Wells Fargo robbery involving minor

A Charlotte man, Michael Malik Pringle, Jr., has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in the armed robbery of a Wells Fargo bank.


Gearhart man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting child; sentencing set for August

A man from Gearhart, Oregon, has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually exploiting a child and possessing child pornography.


Senator Capito leads hearing on future water resources legislation

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to address the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 and review ongoing projects and priorities of the U.S. Army Corps of...


Portland man receives over two decades for sex trafficking three minors

A Portland man has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison for sex trafficking three minors.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on FDA regulations impacting rare disease treatment

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will lead a Senate Aging Committee hearing on February 26 to examine the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory processes and their impact on patient access to innovative therapies,...


Crownpoint man receives prison sentence for fatal DUI crash

A Crownpoint resident, Joey Martin, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison following a fatal car accident involving alcohol and prescription opioids.


Alleged Tren de Aragua members charged for ATM jackpotting scheme across New England

Two Venezuelan nationals, Moises Alejandro Martinez Gutierrez and Lestter Guerrero, have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank theft in connection with a series of ATM jackpotting incidents across several New England states.


CBP reports cocaine seizure, gang-related arrest, and counterfeit goods interdiction

U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted on February 25, 2026 about several enforcement actions including a major cocaine seizure in Brownsville, an arrest tied to gang activity in Houston, and confiscation of counterfeit designer goods in...


Monticello man sentenced for illegal firearm possession involving family purchases

A Monticello, Iowa man was sentenced to federal prison after admitting to possessing six firearms, three of which were obtained through his grandmother.


District man pleads guilty to fatal stabbing of paraplegic victim

Kevin James Johnson, a 38-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed in connection with the death of Antonio Pierre Woody.


Heinrich voices skepticism over Trump BLM nominee Steve Pearce's stance on public lands

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, voiced concerns during a committee hearing regarding President Trump’s nominee for Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Steve Pearce.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on FDA regulatory impact for rare disease treatments

The Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on February 26, 2026, to discuss the regulatory processes of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their impact on patient access to therapies, especially for those with rare diseases.


CBP details seizures and arrests including major methamphetamine busts in February 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared updates about recent enforcement actions in late February 2026.


NFU welcomes EPA stance on right to repair; calls for federal legislation

National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed support for recent guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which clarified that the Clean Air Act does not allow equipment manufacturers to block farmers’ access to independent...


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posts about arrests, commemoration efforts on February 22

On February 22, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several updates about law enforcement actions involving an individual with serious charges in Minneapolis; honored an officer killed in service; and promoted victim support services...


Markey criticizes Trump administration over approach to small business fraud enforcement

At a Senate Small Business Committee hearing titled “From Fraud to Recovery: Restoring Integrity in Small Business Programs,” Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) criticized the Trump administration for what he described as partisan...


Chief Compliance Officer Perlman on Binance’s compliance efforts: 'I’m proud of the progress our teams have made'

Noah Perlman of Binance said he is proud of his team's progress on global compliance efforts as part of his mandate as Chief Compliance Officer.


Whitehouse criticizes Army Corps leadership over project delays at EPW Committee hearing

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects.


Three men indicted for multiple armed carjackings targeting scooter delivery drivers

Three men from Washington, D.C. have been indicted on charges related to a series of armed carjackings and robberies that took place in June 2025.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on new brownfield site redevelopment proposals

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, have announced an upcoming hearing titled "Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to...