Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Trump administration emphasizes anti-abortion stance during March for Life

President Donald J. Trump and his administration have emphasized their support for anti-abortion policies as Americans gather in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life event.


Federal government seeks further review after release of convicted murderer from custody

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada announced plans to seek further legal action after a federal court ordered the release of a man convicted of murder and identified by the Department of Homeland Security as an MS-13...


Eleventh Circuit upholds conviction of Tallahassee attorney for defrauding NFL players

Phillip Timothy Howard, a 64-year-old attorney from Tallahassee, Florida, will continue serving his 14-year federal prison sentence after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld his conviction and sentence on January 7, 2026.


Federal grand jury indicts additional suspects in ATM jackpotting linked to Tren de Aragua

A federal grand jury in Nebraska has issued a new indictment charging 31 individuals for their alleged involvement in an international scheme to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs across the United States, known as “ATM...


President Trump extends FEMA Review Council through March 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council will continue its work until March 25, 2026, according to a new executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump.


Muskogee man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution charges

A Muskogee resident has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges involving methamphetamine distribution and possession.


Mexican citizen sentenced to 25 years for distributing child pornography

Edwin Morones, a 23-year-old Mexican citizen who previously lived in Watertown, New York, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.


Amherst man sentenced to nine years for selling cocaine and fentanyl resulting in overdoses

Lloyd Smith, a 26-year-old resident of Amherst, New York, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for distributing cocaine and fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury to two people.


Woman sentenced for embezzling $100K from Spokane Tribe child services

A woman from Davenport, Washington, has been sentenced to one year and a day in prison after being convicted of embezzling over $100,000 from the Spokane Tribe’s Division of Child and Family Services.


Memphis man receives 35-year sentence for firearms and drug trafficking convictions

Christopher Walker, a 38-year-old Memphis resident, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after being found guilty of firearm and drug trafficking offenses.


Southern District of Illinois marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month amid surge in prosecutions

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois is marking National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, joining the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) in their efforts to address human trafficking and support...


Executive director accused of diverting $23M from L.A. homeless funding

A Westwood resident was arrested on federal charges for allegedly misusing $23 million in public funds meant to address homelessness in Los Angeles.


Former Google engineer convicted in San Francisco for stealing AI trade secrets

A federal jury in San Francisco has convicted Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, a former Google software engineer, on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets.


Virginia man sentenced for traveling across state lines for sex with minor

Carlin M. Krause, a 28-year-old resident of Roanoke, Virginia, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the coercion and enticement of a minor, as well as transporting a minor with the...


Former St. Louis alderman found guilty on fraud charges

A federal jury in St. Louis has convicted former city alderman Brandon Bosley on charges of wire fraud and making false statements to the FBI.


Niagara Falls man sentenced to seven years for meth distribution

A Niagara Falls man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of distributing methamphetamine, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Mount Carmel man indicted for unlawful firearm possession

Zachary Comerford, a 33-year-old resident of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for the unlawful possession of a firearm.


New Jersey couple indicted for alleged PPP loan fraud scheme

A New Jersey couple has been indicted for allegedly obtaining more than $715,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement addresses activist opposition in recent social media posts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published several posts on January 23, 2026, responding to activist criticism regarding their operations involving non-citizens with criminal records.


Dominican national charged with identity theft after allegedly obtaining US passport under false name

A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Luis Rodriguez, a 46-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic living in Waterbury, Connecticut, on charges of passport fraud and identity theft.