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Franklinton postal contractor receives probation for mail theft and wire fraud

Rachel Watts Sanders, a 39-year-old resident of Loranger, Louisiana, was sentenced to five years of probation on August 28, 2025.


Harlan man convicted on child pornography charges after federal jury trial

A federal jury in London, Kentucky has convicted Brandon Farley, 42, of Harlan, on two counts of production of child pornography.


Grand jury returns multiple indictments for drug trafficking and other charges in Wichita

A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted Vicente Rodriguez, 45, of Wichita on one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.


Honduran national sentenced to over two years for repeated illegal entry into U.S

A Honduran citizen, Marvin Wilton Max Ayala, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after having been previously removed multiple times.


Nevada man admits guilt in $3.5 million fraudulent tax scheme

A Las Vegas resident has pleaded guilty to advising clients to commit tax evasion through a fraudulent scheme.


Two Pennsylvanians indicted for alleged double voting during recent presidential elections

Two Pennsylvania residents have been charged in separate cases involving alleged election fraud related to the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections, according to an announcement from United States Attorney David Metcalf.


Federal charges filed against Ronald Watson for arson at Atlanta ICE building

Federal authorities have unsealed charges against Ronald Watson, also known as Sarah Watson, Miranda Kyle, and Emily Smith, for allegedly setting fire to and damaging government property at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...


Baltimore man receives ten-year federal sentence for armed robberies and carjacking

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in two armed commercial robberies and a carjacking that took place in Baltimore County and Baltimore City.


GAO report finds barriers in DOE tribal energy loan program; Senate committee plans hearing

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report examining the Department of Energy’s Tribal Energy Financing Program (TEFP), following a request from Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.


New Jersey man sentenced for armed robberies at Philadelphia corner stores

Jared Stanley, 33, of Lindenwold, New Jersey, was sentenced to 130 months in prison for a series of armed robberies at three corner stores in Philadelphia’s Kensington section.


Sacramento prosecutor joins federal team targeting international drug trafficking

U.S. Attorney Eric Grant and Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho have announced the appointment of Deputy District Attorney Brad Ng as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.


Drug trafficker sentenced for leading fentanyl ring and laundering millions through beauty salon

Luis Antonio Beltran Arredondo, a 35-year-old Mexican national living in Las Vegas, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for his role in distributing fentanyl and heroin in Oregon.


Las Vegas man sentenced to over six years for role in fentanyl distribution

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Three foreign nationals sentenced for illegal reentry into United States

Three men have been sentenced in Philadelphia federal court for illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.


Orleans Parish man pleads guilty to wire fraud involving real estate firm

Jason Pick, a 44-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on September 3, 2025, to an eight-count indictment for wire fraud.


US Department of Labor cites tree service after fatal woodchipper incident

A tree service contractor based in Port Saint Lucie has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor following a fatal workplace incident in Boynton Beach earlier this year.


Department of Labor recovers back wages for Aurora restaurant workers after FLSA violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $107,300 in back wages for 27 employees at Pearl of Siam, a Thai restaurant in Aurora, Colorado.


Ice Cream Factory recalls vanilla ice cream over undeclared almond allergen

Ice Cream Factory, based in Mount Vernon, New York, has issued a recall for specific lots of its Vanilla G.Nutt ice cream due to the presence of undeclared almond.


President Trump highlights workforce initiatives and wage growth on Labor Day

As Labor Day is observed nationwide, President Trump has positioned himself as an advocate for American workers.


Presidential message calls for unity during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the President issued a statement expressing support for Americans affected by ovarian cancer and honoring those who have lost their lives to the disease.