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Dominican national held without bail on drug trafficking and immigration charges

Carlos Alexis Olivares-Taveras, a 34-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic, has been ordered detained pending trial after his arrest on federal drug and immigration charges in St. Thomas, according to an announcement from Acting United States...


Wilmington man sentenced for multi-year fraud schemes totaling over $900K

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after being convicted of multiple fraud schemes that netted over $900,000.


Mexican national sentenced for importing fentanyl into South Carolina

Francisco Villa-Garcia, a 68-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for importing more than eight kilograms of fentanyl from Mexico into South Carolina.


Former NYPD detective pleads guilty in racketeering case involving violent theft crew

A former New York City Police Department detective, Saul Arismendy De La Cruz, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in federal court on Friday.


Quincy man sentenced to over seven years for firearm trafficking and fentanyl distribution

A Quincy resident was sentenced in federal court for trafficking firearms and distributing fentanyl.


Five Oklahomans indicted on federal drug conspiracy charges

Five individuals from Oklahoma have been indicted on charges related to drug conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


U.S. congratulates Turkmenistan on 34th anniversary of independence

The United States has extended its congratulations to Turkmenistan as the country marks 34 years of independence on September 27.


FTC finalizes consent order addressing Omnicom's acquisition of IPG

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order settling charges related to Omnicom Group Inc.'s planned $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG).


Career offender sentenced to over 21 years for meth distribution in South Georgia

A man from Cairo, Georgia, has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.


CDC widens investigation into multistate Listeria outbreak tied to prepared meals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its investigation into a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to prepared meal products.


Member of Darrin Southall drug ring sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison

Henderson Pippins, a 45-year-old resident of Mobile, Alabama, was sentenced on September 25, 2025, to more than 16 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization led by Darrin Southall.


St. Louis man pleads guilty to recording sexual abuse of minor

A St. Louis man has admitted to recording his sexual abuse of a five-year-old child, according to federal authorities.


Everett man pleads guilty to federal charges linked to pipe bomb car explosion

A 54-year-old man from Everett, Washington, has pleaded guilty in federal court to three felonies related to a pipe bomb explosion that destroyed a neighbor's car at an apartment complex.


Inmate convicted for slashing corrections officer at Manhattan federal facility

Mario Powell was found guilty in Manhattan federal court of assaulting a corrections officer with a deadly weapon and possessing prison contraband.


FTC seeks public comment on proposed 2026-2030 strategic plan

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it is inviting public input on its proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030.


Egyptian national pleads guilty to firearms charge after Las Cruces incident

An Egyptian citizen has admitted guilt to federal firearms charges following an incident at a gas station in Las Cruces, New Mexico.


OPINION: Trump’s IRS Ends The Era of Cocktail Napkin Renewable Subsidies

The new rule may finally force investors to put real skin in the game.


U.S. and Peru discuss deepening cooperation at UN high-level week

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer during the 80th United Nations High-Level Week in New York.


Federal grand jury indicts three women for doxing ICE agent after alleged pursuit

A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has indicted three women on charges of conspiracy and publicly disclosing the personal information of a federal agent.


Moolenaar addresses congressional oversight as TikTok faces mandated divestiture

Chairman John Moolenaar, who leads the House Select Committee on China, released a statement regarding the ongoing divestiture process of TikTok and its future in the United States.