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ICE reports arrests of violent offenders with prior convictions nationwide

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that its officers arrested several individuals with prior convictions for violent crimes during operations conducted over the weekend across the United States.


DHS criticizes California governor over new law restricting officer anonymity

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing the “No Secret Police Act,” a new law that restricts law enforcement officers from concealing their identities during operations.


Trump designates Antifa as domestic terrorist organization amid debate over political violence

President Donald J. Trump has announced the designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.


Justice Department settles ADA complaint with Sunrise Hospital over access for deaf patients

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has reached an agreement with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, LLC, to improve accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing patients and their companions.


Three men sentenced after defrauding COVID relief program through fake payroll claims

Three businessmen from the Washington, D.C. area have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a federal initiative designed to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.


House Republicans urge Senate action after passing stopgap funding bill

House Republicans have called on Senate Democrats to join them in passing a continuing resolution to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.


Orleans Parish woman indicted for robbing Capital One Bank on Canal Street

On September 19, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Jentonia Williams, a 39-year-old resident of New Orleans, for bank robbery.


Ousman Camara indicted as part of Feeding Our Future Covid-19 fraud investigation

Ousman Camara, 45, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, federal programs bribery, and money laundering for his alleged role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.


East Pierce County residents plead guilty in federal court for distributing fentanyl via dark web

Two residents of East Pierce County, Washington, have pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to charges related to distributing fentanyl pills through a dark web marketplace.


Nearly 30 arrested during immigration enforcement sweep under Operation Pick-Off

A major law enforcement operation in Laredo, Texas has led to the arrest of 28 individuals for alleged immigration violations across Webb, La Salle, McMullen, Jim Hogg and Zapata Counties.


York County man receives 12-year federal sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy

Timothy Antonio Flanagan, a 38-year-old resident of Lancaster, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine.


Senate committee examines risks tied to foreign-made generic drug supply

At a recent hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Chairman Rick Scott raised concerns about the nation’s reliance on foreign-manufactured generic drugs, particularly those produced in China and India.


DHS leaders respond to Chicago Tribune claims about targeting American citizens

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has drawn attention to a letter sent by Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons and Commander at Large of the U.S. Border Patrol Greg Bovino to the editorial board...


FCC Allenwood inmates indicted on assault and weapons charges

Multiple inmates at the Federal Correctional Center (FCC) Allenwood in Pennsylvania have been indicted on charges of assault, conspiracy, and weapons offenses.


Utah man sentenced to 30 years for online child exploitation scheme

Carlos Arturo Aparicio Hernandez, also known as Raiza Daniela Yasira Aparicio Hernandez, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for crimes involving the sexual exploitation of a minor.


Maryland brothers sentenced for odometer rollback scheme defrauding used car buyers

Two brothers from Maryland have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in an odometer rollback scheme that defrauded used car buyers.


Southern District of Texas charges over 500 individuals amid border security operations

Between September 19 and 25, authorities charged 511 individuals in the Southern District of Texas with immigration and related offenses as part of ongoing border enforcement actions, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Cassidy supports Trump administration’s move on alternative asset access for retirement savers

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed support for President Trump’s Executive Order aimed at improving American workers’ access to alternative retirement investments.


U.S Attorney's Office announces recent sentences across multiple federal cases

Several individuals were recently sentenced in federal court for crimes prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming, according to announcements from the office.


Law enforcement announces major seizures after Operation Take Back America in eastern Oklahoma

Federal and local law enforcement officials announced the outcomes of Operation Take Back America and Project Safe Neighborhood Initiatives, coordinated by the Eastern Oklahoma Violent Crime Task Force (EOVCTF), aimed at addressing violent crime...