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Justice Department announces convictions from Operation Grayskull targeting dark web child abuse sites

Today, the Justice Department announced the outcomes of Operation Grayskull, a joint effort with the FBI that dismantled four dark web sites involved in child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Maryland man pleads guilty to CARES Act unemployment insurance fraud scheme

Zakria Hussain, a 28-year-old from Prince George’s County, Maryland, has admitted guilt to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft related to fraudulent CARES Act unemployment insurance claims.


Delco woman pleads guilty to carjacking involving infant

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced that Phillis Fugah, a 24-year-old from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to carjacking and firearm-related charges.


Former Walgreens manager sentenced for role in inside-job robberies

Michael Robinson, a former manager of a Walgreens in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown, has been sentenced to 147 months in prison.


Keokuk men receive lengthy sentences for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Two men from Keokuk, Iowa, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.


Senate committee reviews nominations for key environmental roles

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a hearing on the nominations of Katherine Scarlett and Jeffrey Hall for key environmental roles.


Philadelphia man sentenced for child pornography offenses

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of Pascal Gedeon, 31, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Senator Ernst urges Congress to pass INNOVATE Act amid concerns over Chinese espionage

After releasing a report highlighting the vulnerability of critical technology to espionage by the Chinese Communist Party, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) emphasized the need for Congress to pass her...


Cms proposes reforms for hospital payments focusing on transparency

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a proposed rule aimed at modernizing hospital payments and enhancing transparency.


CMS proposes updates for Medicare payments impacting hospitals and ASCs in CY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a proposed rule on July 15, 2025, suggesting updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for hospital outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) services for the calendar year...


CMS launches gene therapy access model for sickle cell disease

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new initiative aimed at expanding access to gene therapies for sickle cell disease through the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model.


CMS shifts focus on Medicaid eligibility oversight

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is implementing measures to enhance the integrity of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).


CMS targets duplicate health program enrollments to save $14 billion annually

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified a significant issue with duplicate enrollments in government health programs, potentially saving taxpayers $14 billion annually.


Cms hosts 2025 quality conference focusing on health outcomes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently hosted the 2025 Quality Conference on July 1-2.


Senegalese national charged with assaulting federal officers at New York immigration center

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security, announced the arrest of Bass Ndiaye.


Colorado man receives 30-year sentence for drug trafficking

A Colorado man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug trafficking charges, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Charleston man admits to escape charge after failing to return to reentry facility

Charleston, W.Va. – Ronald Edward Tinsley, 52, from Charleston, has admitted guilt to the charge of escape after not returning to a federal reentry facility.


Birmingham man sentenced to 36 years for gun and drug offenses

A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for possessing a machine gun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and other related charges. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced the sentencing. U.S. District Court Judge...


Cantwell addresses key transportation nominee concerns during Senate hearing

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered an opening statement at a hearing concerning three nominees for positions within the Department of Transportation...


Billings man sentenced for passport fraud after living under assumed identity

An individual residing in Billings, identified as an illegal alien, has been sentenced to seven months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.