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Saginaw man sentenced to 30 years for violent crimes on Isabella Reservation

A Saginaw man, Michael Lee Johnson, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following a conviction for multiple offenses including unlawful imprisonment, strangulation, suffocation, interstate domestic violence, and witness tampering.


Doctor receives prison sentence for illegal prescription operation

Ndubuisi Joseph Okafor, M.D., aged 65, from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by the U.S. District Court for distributing narcotic prescriptions illegally from his medical practice in Northwest Washington D.C. This...


Torrington man receives federal prison sentence for exploiting minors

Christopher Jesus Constanzo, a 23-year-old resident of Torrington, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of three minors. U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson delivered the sentence in Hartford, Connecticut.


Senator Collins questions Attorney General on VAWA program funding cuts

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding proposed budget cuts to programs under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).


Weiser man sentenced to 14 years for possession of child sexual abuse material

Cody Michael Howells, a 35-year-old resident of Weiser, Idaho, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.


Fentanyl dealer sentenced for hiding drugs in children's toys

Robiel Lee Williams has been sentenced to a decade in prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution scheme, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.


Aerospace Industries Association joins U.S. Navy program to boost workforce capacity

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has announced its new role as a National Facilitator for the U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program (TPP).


Pending home sales rise by 1.8% in May across all U.S regions

Pending home sales in the United States rose by 1.8% in May compared to the previous month and saw a year-over-year increase of 1.1%, as reported by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


Cuban nationals arrested for alleged roles in multimillion-dollar auto theft ring

Two Cuban nationals, Sadiel Noa-Aguila and Miguel Baez-Echevarria, have been arrested on charges related to the exportation of stolen motor vehicles.


Millbourne officials sentenced for election fraud scheme

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of MD Munsur Ali, a Millbourne Borough Council member, to 21 months in prison for election fraud offenses.


Klobuchar criticizes GOP after ruling shifts SNAP costs onto states

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has issued a statement in response to a recent ruling by the Parliamentarian concerning food assistance programs.


Elkton man receives 30-year sentence for production of child sexual abuse material

A Maryland man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material. U.S. District Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander delivered the sentence to Mark Rice, 38, of Elkton, Maryland.


Franklin man pleads guilty to threatening US senator

A Franklin resident, Brian Landry, 69, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for making a threat against a United States Senator.


Senators demand answers from Trump administration on minority business program changes

Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey, Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, and their Democratic colleagues have expressed concern over the Trump administration's actions regarding minority business support programs.


Small business confidence rises slightly amid ongoing economic challenges

The MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Q2 2025 Small Business Index shows a slight increase to 65.2 from 62.3 in the previous quarter, indicating some optimism among small businesses regarding their health and cash flow.


Farm Bureau supports suspension of labor rule affecting farmworkers

The American Farm Bureau Federation has expressed approval following the Department of Labor's decision to suspend a rule known as the Farmworker Protection Act.


Farm Bureau President calls for changes in immigration enforcement on farms

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has voiced concerns about the renewed focus on immigration enforcement on farms and ranches.


Api supports proposed lease sale in gulf

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval following the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announcement regarding a Proposed Notice of Sale for Lease Sale 262 in the Gulf of America.


Face Rock Creamery recalls garlic cheddar curds over listeria concerns

Face Rock Creamery, based in Bandon, Oregon, has initiated a voluntary recall of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.


The White House highlights proposed no tax on tips policy for tipped workers

The White House recently posted on X about President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which proposes the elimination of taxes on tips for American workers.