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Pocatello man sentenced to over ten years for drug trafficking

Jack Edward Newsom, a 43-year-old resident of Pocatello, has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Massachusetts couple pleads guilty in multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme

A couple from Randolph, Massachusetts, has admitted guilt in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of millions.


Port Arthur felon sentenced for firearm possession in federal court

A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Tyriq Williams sentenced to 16 years for murder at Navy Yard Metro Station

Tyriq Williams, a 34-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder of Terry Clark.


FTC issues refunds over deceptive practices by weight-loss supplement marketer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $409,000 to consumers who purchased products from Roca Labs, a weight-loss supplement marketer.


Houston man pleads guilty to defrauding individuals seeking legal status

A Houston man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Philadelphia man sentenced to 15 years for leading drug trafficking ring

A Philadelphia resident, Mikal Davis, 47, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for his role in leading a large-scale drug trafficking organization.


Senate EPW Committee reviews EPA and NRC nominations; approves GSA resolutions

Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, chaired by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, held a business meeting to discuss key nominations and resolutions.


Cuban national pleads guilty to $800K theft from elderly victim's bank account

MIAMI – Michel Duarte Suarez, a 50-year-old Cuban national, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a scheme from Panama that involved stealing over $800,000 from an elderly victim's bank account.


Puerto Rico gang members indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

On July 2, 2025, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico indicted 16 members of a violent gang from San Germán.


Cantwell questions Trump's NOAA nominee over proposed $2.2 billion budget cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, a leading member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, questioned Dr. Neil Jacobs about his plans for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) amidst...


Senate Appropriations Committee hosts breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen recently hosted a hearing titled "A Future Without Type 1 Diabetes: Accelerating Breakthroughs and Creating Hope" in Washington, D.C. The event was part of the Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress,...


Former transit supervisor sentenced over bribery involving Metrorail contracts

Dale Robinson, a former supervisor at Miami-Dade Transit, and his wife Marcia Robinson have been sentenced for their involvement in a bribery scheme related to Metrorail contracts. U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore handed down the sentences...


Monroe County man sentenced for drug trafficking offenses

Robert Stull, a 46-year-old resident of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Two New Bedford men charged with drug distribution conspiracy

Two men from New Bedford have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and other drugs.


Two South Florida men sentenced for bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks

On June 13, two men from West Palm Beach, Florida, were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a bank fraud scheme.


Senator Cantwell criticizes GOP plan threatening public broadcasting funds

In a recent Senate speech, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) criticized the Republican plan to cut $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).


AIA applauds Bryan Bedford's confirmation as FAA Administrator

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has extended congratulations to Bryan Bedford following his confirmation as the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator.


Former New Haven resident sentenced to five years for narcotics trafficking

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Joshuwua Diaz, a 34-year-old resident of Bridgeport.


Senate committee approves Susan Monarez as nominee for CDC director

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report President Trump's nomination of Susan Monarez as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.