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Memphis man faces indictment over alleged fatal fentanyl distribution

Andrew Starks, a 44-year-old resident of Memphis, Tennessee, has been indicted on charges of distributing fentanyl leading to the death of an individual.


Rice Lake man sentenced for possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution

David Anderson Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution.


Missouri man sentenced for transporting minor across state lines for sex

A Missouri man has been sentenced to 230 months in prison for transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes.


Philadelphia man receives lengthy sentence for violent crimes

Willie Singletary, a 33-year-old from Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in a violent armed robbery and the planning of an attempted armed home invasion.


Salvadorian national admits to illegal reentry into the US

A Salvadorian national, Juan Alberto Orellana Pena, has admitted guilt to illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


Lawmakers address rising concerns over covert surveillance technology

The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation convened a hearing titled "Breach of Trust: Surveillance in Private Spaces."


Nelliston man sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy and illegal firearm possession

Joseph Mitchell, a 38-year-old resident of Nelliston, New York, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison.


Glenn Grothman criticizes Inflation Reduction Act at subcommittee hearing

Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) addressed a hearing titled "Mandates, Meddling, and Mismanagement: The IRA’s Threat to Energy and Medicine."


JFK files hearing addresses six decades of secrecy

Task Force Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna opened a hearing on the JFK assassination files, highlighting the federal government's lack of transparency over six decades.


Federal jury convicts two Maryland men for major drug trafficking operation

Kenneth Watts and James Kinard, both from Maryland, have been convicted by a federal jury for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Massachusetts couple faces charges over multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme

A couple from Randolph, Massachusetts, has been charged with operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded numerous investors of millions.


Melania Trump hosts arts event for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Today, First Lady Melania Trump hosted children at the White House for a patriotic arts and crafts activity in the Kennedy Garden.


Birmingham man receives over three-year sentence for sports center robbery

A Birmingham man has been sentenced for his involvement in a robbery at the Hibbett Sports Distribution Center, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Court Judge Madeline H. Haikala sentenced Mario Autwun Scott, aged 42, to...


Honduran national pleads guilty to unlawful reentry into the United States

A Honduran national residing illegally in Brockton has pleaded guilty to reentering the United States unlawfully after deportation.


Indian national admits role in visa fraud through staged robberies

An Indian national residing in New York has pleaded guilty to participating in a visa fraud conspiracy involving staged armed robberies.


Head of real estate firm sentenced for $62M fraud scheme

Elchonon (Elie) Schwartz has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison and ordered to pay over $45 million in restitution for a fraud scheme involving more than 800 investors.


API supports Trump administration's move against state regulations on energy

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed support for President Trump's recent executive order aimed at safeguarding American energy from what it describes as "illegal state overreach."


President reaffirms support for Cuba on Independence Day

On May 20, 1902, the Cuban flag was first raised as a symbol of freedom following years of conflict in the late 19th century.


Federal sentences handed down for drug trafficking run from jail

Yakima, Washington – Three individuals have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization run by Alexandro Aguilar from the Spokane County Jail.


U.S. officials urge action against Huawei's HarmonyOS due to security concerns

Last week, Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on China addressed concerns regarding HarmonyOS, an operating system developed by Huawei.