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Guam man sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor

Ricky Junior O. Quichocho, a 37-year-old resident of Dededo, Guam, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor.


Defense Innovation Board releases studies on nontraditional industry and drone manufacturing

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks convened the Defense Innovation Board (DIB) for its winter meeting at the Pentagon on January 13, 2025.


FTC finalizes order against IntelliVision over deceptive facial recognition claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. This decision settles allegations that the company made false claims regarding its facial recognition software, particularly about its freedom from...


Border Patrol arrests man wanted by INTERPOL near Dulzura

Agents of the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector have apprehended a man wanted by INTERPOL for the sexual abuse of a minor.


North Shore restaurant owner sentenced for tax fraud involving millions

The owner of three North Shore restaurants has been sentenced to prison for a tax fraud scheme.


Jessica Pedersen joins AIA as senior director for rocketry challenge

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has announced the appointment of Jessica Pedersen as the Senior Director of the American Rocketry Challenge.


U.S. Attorney's Office reports fourth-quarter immigration enforcement statistics for Arizona

The United States Attorney’s Office has released its immigration enforcement statistics for the final quarter of 2024.


Labor Department secures $4M deal with JBS USA over child labor issues

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with JBS USA Food Co., the country's largest meat packing processor, to address child labor compliance issues.


White House announces export control framework affecting AI semiconductor exports

The White House has announced a new Export Control Framework for AI Diffusion, which introduces country-specific caps and a licensing regime for the export of advanced semiconductors from the United States.


Biden administration awards $53 million to HP for semiconductor facility expansion

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant award under the CHIPS Incentives Program to support domestic manufacturing and technological advancement.


Evansville man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after police chase

Arties Dushawn Brown, a 35-year-old resident of Evansville, Indiana, has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.


HUD allocates $150 million for tribal community affordable housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant investment in affordable housing for Tribal communities.


CBP proposes new rules for tracking low-value imports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at enhancing enforcement measures for low-value shipments, also known as de minimis shipments.


Phoenix man receives prison sentence for sending drugs to inmates

Julius Darnell Dixon, a 54-year-old resident of Phoenix, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.


EPA completes review of Woodstock Superfund site cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its comprehensive review of the cleanup efforts at the Linemaster Switch Corp. Superfund site in Woodstock, Connecticut.


Auburn man receives prison sentence for drug trafficking

An Auburn resident has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for distributing cocaine base.


Biden announces approval of student debt cancellation for over 5 million Americans

Today, President Joe Biden announced that his administration is approving student loan relief for over 150,000 borrowers.


Biden-Harris Administration releases new rule on artificial intelligence diffusion

The Biden-Harris Administration has introduced an Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, aimed at bolstering U.S. national security and economic strength in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence.


Missouri man receives 30-year sentence for recording sex acts with minor

A Missouri man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for recording himself engaging in sexual acts with a minor. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey delivered the sentence on Tuesday.


Slidell chiropractor pleads guilty to healthcare fraud involving COVID-19 test kits

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Dennis Michael Peyroux, a 57-year-old chiropractor from Slidell, Louisiana, has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud.