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Steel manufacturer CEO accused in $66 million investor fraud scheme

Federal authorities have charged Derek Wachob, the chief executive officer of a major steel pipe manufacturer based in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, with wire fraud for allegedly orchestrating a scheme that defrauded investors and companies out of at least...


South Berwick woman pleads guilty to theft of COVID-19 unemployment funds

A South Berwick resident, Cori Godin, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to theft of government money.


Tripoli man receives over 38 years for child exploitation crimes

A Tripoli, Iowa man has been sentenced to more than 38 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses.


Denton County man receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

An Aubrey, Texas man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses.


Arcadia woman sentenced for laundering millions stolen from elderly in international scam

A woman from Arcadia was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for leading an international money laundering operation that moved over $11.6 million obtained through scams targeting elderly victims.


Nurse anesthetist admits to stealing fentanyl from Dubuque hospital

A former nurse anesthetist from Illinois has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of acquiring fentanyl through fraudulent means while working at a Dubuque hospital in January 2022.


Maryland man receives nearly three-year federal sentence for Iowa robberies

A Maryland man has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for robbing two convenience stores in Iowa and laundering the proceeds.


Rossiter man sentenced to over eight years for throwing explosive at wife's home

A man from Rossiter, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for possessing a destructive device.


House Budget Chairman calls for independent audit of Congressional Budget Office

Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) of the House Budget Committee has called for an independent audit of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) during his opening statement at an oversight hearing in Washington, D.C. on November 18, 2025.


Guatemalan national sentenced to eight months for unlawful reentry in Oklahoma

Carlos Arturo Cahuex-Martinez, a 45-year-old Guatemalan national living in Wagoner, Oklahoma without legal status, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for unlawful reentry after removal.


Franklinton woman pleads guilty to theft of social security funds

A Franklinton resident has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds, according to a statement from Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Oregon man sentenced for child exploitation involving Connecticut minor

An Oregon man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for a child exploitation offense involving illegal sexual activity with a minor in Connecticut, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.


Ohio man pleads guilty to hacking former employer after termination

A former contract employee from Ohio has pleaded guilty to computer fraud after accessing his previous employer's network following his termination, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


House passes resolutions to reopen Alaskan and Wyoming lands for energy development

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved three Congressional Review Act resolutions aimed at reopening land in Alaska and Wyoming for energy development.


Andy Ogles named chair of House cybersecurity subcommittee

Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN) has been appointed as chairman of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection for the 119th Congress, according to an announcement by House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew...


Mexican national sentenced for unlawful reentry in Oklahoma

Joel Rebollero, also known as Joel Reboyar Calderon, Joel Calderon Reboyar, and Jose Bolero, was sentenced to time served for unlawful reentry into the United States.


House passes bipartisan PILLAR Act to strengthen state-local cybersecurity programs

The House of Representatives has passed the Protecting Information by Local Leaders for Agency Resilience Act (PILLAR Act), a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening cybersecurity defenses for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.


Senator Ted Cruz appoints Ken Lee as new chief counsel

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has promoted Ken Lee to the position of Chief Counsel in his Washington, D.C. office.


Billings man receives nine-year sentence for distributing child pornography

A Billings man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for distributing child pornography, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Anchorage doctor pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar health care fraud with husband

An Anchorage physician and her husband have pleaded guilty to charges involving a $12.5 million health care fraud scheme and evasion of over $4 million in taxes. Dr. Claribel Tan, 61, and Daniel Tan, 70, operated a rheumatology clinic in Anchorage...