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Trump marks 101st anniversary of US Border Patrol with proclamation

For 101 years, the United States Border Patrol (USBP) has served as a crucial component in maintaining national security.


Mexican national sentenced to prison for firearm possession in Texas

A Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas.


Judgment entered against men for violating Fair Housing Act through harassment

The United States government has secured a default judgment against Bakersfield residents Juvenal Salazar and Javier Salazar Sr., as well as Van Nuys resident Ricardo Covarrubias.


Couple sentenced for $790K COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

A couple from New Jersey and Florida has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining approximately $790,000 in federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).


Jury convicts Melkuan Scott for 2012 Hartford drug-related murder

A federal jury in New Haven has convicted Melkuan Scott, also known by several aliases including "Mel," "Young God," and "YG," of the 2012 drug-related murder of Serafin Velez in Hartford.


Raleigh gang member sentenced to prison for drug trafficking conspiracy

A Raleigh gang member has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his involvement in a cross-country drug trafficking conspiracy.


Mayville man sentenced to life for sex trafficking minors

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the life imprisonment of William A. Quinones, 51, from Mayville, NY.


Elizabeth City man sentenced for fentanyl possession after police chase

An Elizabeth City man, Rashawn M. Baum, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Mercer County man sentenced to prison for witness tampering in sex trafficking case

Terry Leon Blankenship, a 56-year-old man from Bluefield, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


Anchorage man pleads guilty to child pornography charges involving minors

An Anchorage man, Richard Dougherty, pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.


Consumer confidence rises as majority believes country is on "right track

As President Donald J. Trump addresses inflation, reduces gas prices, balances trade, and ensures significant investments, Americans are reportedly experiencing the effects of what is being termed a new Golden Age


Brandywine man sentenced for identity theft and multiple fraud charges

Llyod Linwood Comer, a 63-year-old resident of Brandywine, Maryland, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison.


Augusta man pleads guilty in ghost tax preparer fraud case

A man from Augusta, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a fraudulent tax preparation scheme.


Federal felon charged with series of armed robberies in Georgia

Terry Lewis Burston, a repeat offender recently released from prison, appeared in court on May 22, 2025.


Iranian national pleads guilty in international Robbinhood ransomware scheme

An Iranian national, Sina Gholinejad, has admitted to his involvement in a global ransomware and extortion scheme using the Robbinhood ransomware.


Broken Arrow residents sentenced for defrauding employer out of millions

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that two residents from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Brad William Ritter and Toby Le Mills, have been sentenced for their involvement in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Tacoma lawyer pleads guilty to embezzling over half a million dollars

Seattle – A former Tacoma attorney, Colby Parks, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in U.S. District Court in Seattle.


NFIB survey reveals declining optimism across key U.S. industries

The NFIB Research Center has released its quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey, focusing on the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries.


Slidell doctor pleads guilty to health care fraud involving Medicare

A Slidell doctor has admitted to participating in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting claims for unnecessary cancer genetic tests.


Salinas gang members plead guilty to racketeering conspiracy charges

Gil Vasquez, known as "Rhino," and Jose Mexicano, also called "Armani," members of the Salinas Acosta Plaza (SAP) Norteño gang, have pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in a federal court.