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Southern District of Texas files over 300 new charges tied to Operation Take Back America

Federal authorities in the Southern District of Texas have charged 307 individuals with criminal offenses this week as part of Operation Take Back America, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Mark Janbakhsh, the former chief executive officer and majority owner of Auto Masters, a Nashville car dealership company, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison on several fraud-related charges.


Two sentenced for fraud involving misuse of client data in real estate schemes

Two former financial services professionals have been sentenced for their roles in a mortgage and investment fraud scheme that involved misusing client information to secure fraudulent loans.


Former paralegal sentenced for embezzling nearly $100,000 from Chicago-area company

A former paralegal for a public company in the Chicago area has been sentenced in federal court after admitting to embezzling nearly $100,000 from her employer.


Nine face federal charges for alleged straw purchasing scheme involving over fifteen firearms

Nine individuals have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to make false statements during the purchase of firearms, according to a federal criminal complaint announced on January 27, 2026.


Florida man sentenced for threatening to assassinate former President Trump

Christopher Davies, a 32-year-old resident of Cape Coral, Florida, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for threatening to assassinate the President of the United States.


New Orleans man receives four-year sentence for firearm possession as felon

A New Orleans resident, Haven Patterson, 43, was sentenced to 48 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


California man sentenced for multi-state identity theft and bank fraud scheme

Muhammed Drammeh, a 30-year-old resident of Huntington Beach, California, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison on January 27, 2026.


Missouri man pleads guilty to child sex abuse and exploitation charges

A man from Washington County, Missouri has pleaded guilty to charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor and soliciting child sexual abuse material.


Houston man pleads guilty in $2 million Ponzi-style investment scheme

A Mont Belvieu resident has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for his role in a Ponzi-style investment scheme, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Tangipahoa man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine

A 24-year-old man from Tangipahoa Parish, Garrett McClain Jr., has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Freedom 250 Grand Prix announced for Washington D.C. as part of America’s 250th anniversary

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order announcing the establishment of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a new INDYCAR race to be held in Washington, D.C., as part of the celebration for America’s 250th anniversary.


FTC submits draft rulemaking notice on rental housing fees for OMB review

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has submitted an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning fees in the rental housing market to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget...


Laredo CBP officers detain man wanted for child sex crime during outbound inspection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have detained a 35-year-old undocumented Mexican citizen, Rogelio Isaac Hernandez Flores, who was wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child.


Fort Dodge man receives 25-year sentence for meth distribution conspiracy

Aaron StandsAndLooksBack, also known as Aaron Woodman, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Man sentenced to 25 years for fatal fentanyl sale in North Carolina

A federal judge has sentenced James Mason Daugherty, 33, to 25 years in prison for selling fentanyl that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man.


CDC's traveler-based genomic surveillance surpasses one million participants

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) program has reached over one million voluntary participants.


Senators introduce No Climate Treaties Act requiring Senate approval for global pacts

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has joined Senator John Barrasso and 22 other Republican senators in introducing the No Climate Treaties Act.


Valdosta man faces life sentence for illegal firearm possession after convenience store shooting

A man from Hahira, Georgia, with a history of felony convictions, is facing a potential life sentence after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm.


CBP schedules webinar to recruit Air Interdiction Agents

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will hold a live recruitment webinar on February 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET to inform prospective applicants about Air and Marine Operations (AMO) careers, specifically the role of Air Interdiction Agent (AIA).