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Florida man sentenced to nine years for laundering money and distributing fentanyl

A Florida resident, Wuesley Pelaez Vela, 34, from Tallahassee, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his involvement in money laundering and fentanyl distribution.


Springfield man sentenced to decade in prison for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

A Springfield, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Former Kentucky teacher sentenced to over 10 years for attempted online enticement

A former middle school teacher from Salyersville, Kentucky, Jordan Cobb, 32, has been sentenced to 132 months in prison for attempted online enticement of a minor.


Minnesota governor and attorney general called to testify on alleged social service fund fraud

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on March 4, 2026, regarding alleged fraud and misuse of federal funds in Minnesota’s social services programs.


Indian national convicted of sexual assault during flight from Rhode Island to Virginia

A federal jury in Alexandria, Virginia, has convicted Varun Arora, an Indian national, of abusive sexual contact and assault during a commercial airline flight.


Senate Committee examines draft bill aimed at improving justice for Native children

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Senator Brian Schatz, Vice Chairman, led a legislative hearing to review Title II of the draft Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act.


El Paso Border Patrol enforces strict policy on illegal entries at construction sites

U.S. Border Patrol in the El Paso Sector is maintaining strict enforcement measures against illegal entry, including within active border construction zones in Texas and New Mexico.


Blockchain Association names 2026 working group co-chairs for policy initiatives

The Blockchain Association has announced the co-chairs for its member-led working groups for 2026.


FTC warns top law firms about possible antitrust violations tied to DEI hiring

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has sent warning letters to 42 major law firms regarding concerns about potentially unfair and anticompetitive employment practices linked to their participation in the Mansfield Certification...


Upton man receives prison sentence for planting explosive device

On January 27, U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced David Riggle, a 40-year-old resident of Upton, Wyoming, to 30 months in prison and two years of supervised release for possessing a destructive device.


Coast Guard and CBP seize $5 million in cocaine near Puerto Rico

Air and Marine Operations, a unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in cooperation with the Coast Guard Investigative Service, intercepted 10 bales of suspected cocaine and detained a man from the Dominican Republic near San Juan,...


U.S. Attorney’s Office recognizes John Luke Walker and Vicki Chance for decades of service

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana has recognized the retirement of Assistant United States Attorney John Luke Walker after 36 years of federal service, as well as the departure of Vicki Chance, a longtime support...


Maryland man charged with distribution of child pornography following FBI investigation

A Maryland resident, Brandon Postow, 40, has been charged with distributing child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.


Secretary Rubio discusses regional security and economic ties with Turkmenistan foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Sergio Gor held a conversation with Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov to address issues related to regional security and economic development in Central Asia.


House Education and Workforce Committee schedules field hearing on disability employment in Wisconsin

The House Committee on Education and Workforce has scheduled a field hearing in Wisconsin to discuss disability employment.


Senate subcommittee reviews major funding boost for U.S. Coast Guard Arctic operations

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), who leads the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, held a hearing focused on the Coast Guard’s operations in the Arctic.


FTC appoints Levi Swank as deputy director for Bureau of Consumer Protection

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has named Levi Swank as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.


Eau Claire man receives ten-year federal sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

Nathan Hendrickson, a 37-year-old resident of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing over 500 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


Federal agencies assist in probe of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church fire

Federal law enforcement agencies are working with state and local authorities to investigate a suspicious fire at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Havana, Florida.


Alexander C. Van Hook confirmed as district court judge for Western District of Louisiana

Alexander C. Van Hook has been confirmed by the United States Senate as a United States District Court Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.