Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Virtual currency platform Paxful fined $4 million after guilty plea in federal case

Paxful Holdings, Inc., an online platform for trading virtual currency, has been sentenced to pay a $4 million criminal penalty after pleading guilty to federal charges including promoting illegal prostitution, violating the Bank Secrecy Act, and...


Jamestown man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography offenses

Timothy Douglas, a 65-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography by a person with prior convictions related to sexual abuse involving minors. U.S. District Judge...


Honolulu man receives 15-year sentence for producing child pornography

Devan Caulk, a 21-year-old resident of Honolulu, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.


Akron man sentenced to 10 years for role in local meth trafficking scheme

Maurice A. Stewart, 31, of Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking operation that distributed drugs throughout Summit County and nearby areas. U.S. District Judge David A....


CBP’s Diane J. Sabatino highlights recent drug and wildlife seizures in February 2026

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino detailed several recent seizures by CBP officers in February 2026 via social media posts.


Cape Girardeau man pleads guilty to pandemic loan and tax fraud

A Cape Girardeau resident has admitted to committing identity theft and fraudulently obtaining pandemic-related loans, tax refunds, and state benefits.


U.S. Attorney’s Office recovers over $35 million for victims and government in FY 2025

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky reported that it collected over $35.5 million during Fiscal Year 2025, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner.


Las Vegas woman admits guilt in $20 million counterfeit coupon scheme

A Las Vegas resident, Serena Reamy Hedden, has admitted to manufacturing and distributing counterfeit store coupons with inflated values.


Mexican national sentenced to ten years for drug trafficking and gun crimes in Alabama

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses following his illegal reentry into the United States, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.


NFIB Small Business Optimism Index falls slightly but remains above long-term average

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.2 points in January, reaching 99.3 but staying above its 52-year average of 98.


Jury convicts three men for multi-state drug conspiracies involving methamphetamine and cocaine

Three men have been convicted by a federal jury for their roles in methamphetamine and cocaine conspiracies that extended from California to Texas and Arkansas.


Bridgeport man receives five-year federal sentence for fentanyl trafficking

Christopher Santiago-Rosado, a 32-year-old resident of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Secretary McMahon visits Alabama schools as part of education and civics tours

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Alabama as part of two national initiatives: the Returning Education to the States Tour and the History Rocks!


Wolcott man faces federal charges for alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud

A federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted Elmin Redzepagic, 24, of Wolcott, on charges connected to an alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme.


Baltimore man sentenced to eight years for role in cocaine trafficking case

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


U.S economy shows resilience amid delayed data; AI drives business investment

The U.S. Department of the Treasury provided an update to the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee, outlining recent economic trends and risks for early 2026.


U.S. Treasury announces details of upcoming quarterly refunding totaling $125 Billion

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it will offer $125 billion in Treasury securities to refund about $90.2 billion in privately-held notes and bonds that mature on February 15, 2026.


Treasury updates borrowing estimates for first half of 2026

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its updated estimates for privately-held net marketable borrowing for the first half of 2026.


Treasury Secretary Bessent highlights national push for children’s investment accounts

At the 2026 public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed ongoing efforts to improve financial literacy in the United States.


NFIB endorses Senator John Cornyn in Texas Senate re-election bid

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its endorsement of Senator John Cornyn for re-election to the United States Senate representing Texas.