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Stockton man sentenced for firearm possession as part of federal crime reduction effort

Ricardo Sanchez, a 32-year-old resident of Stockton, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Senator Cassidy announces witnesses for HELP hearing on higher education

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has announced the witnesses for an upcoming hearing on higher education issues.


Mexican national sentenced for immigration fraud after child molestation conviction

On May 6, Marcelo Soto-Luna, a Mexican citizen and convicted child molester, was sentenced to seven months in prison for immigration fraud.


Guatemalan national sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy in California

Donis Ariel Maldonado, also known as Donis Maldonado Reyes or "Danny," has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison.


Senate considers GENIUS Act for regulating digital asset stablecoins

The U.S. Senate has taken a significant step towards regulating digital assets by voting to consider the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.


Woman sentenced for producing child exploitation material involving toddler

U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel has sentenced a St. Louis County woman to 25 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material involving a toddler.


Guatemalan charged with false claims for child sponsorship after FBI investigation

An illegal immigrant from Guatemala has been charged in New Jersey with submitting false sponsorship applications to gain custody of two unaccompanied alien children.


Chinese national deported after conviction for photographing military sites

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Fengyun Shi, a Chinese national, following his conviction for photographing military installations using an aircraft.


ICE arrests four convicted child sex offenders across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested four individuals convicted of child sex crimes across various states, including Massachusetts, California, New York, and Texas.


ICE arrests Afghan national convicted of assault in Maryland

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody Javid Ahmadi, a 27-year-old Afghani national, in Elkridge, Maryland.


ICE arrests over 200 during Los Angeles operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of 239 individuals during a recent weeklong operation aimed at enhancing public safety in the Los Angeles area.


Mexican fishermen face indictment over illegal red snapper harvesting

A South Texas grand jury has indicted four men from Matamoros, Mexico, for illegally transporting fish taken from the Gulf of America.


Rubio meets with Syrian foreign minister following Trump-al-Sharaa summit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Türkiye.


Rubio discusses NATO defense spending with Turkish foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Antalya, Türkiye.


Marco Rubio discusses NATO spending and global conflicts with Sean Hannity

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently discussed several pressing international issues during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.


Treasury releases March 2025 international capital data showing inflow increase

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for March 2025, revealing a net TIC inflow of $254.3 billion.


Treasury targets firms involved in Iranian oil trade funding military activities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions on nearly two dozen firms involved in Iran's international oil trade.


Treasury's Faulkender addresses priorities at U.S. Bancorp Fly-In Meeting

Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender recently addressed banking leaders at the U.S. Bancorp Fly-In Meeting, highlighting key priorities for the Treasury Department and the Administration under President Trump.


Treasury targets financial network aiding Hizballah terrorists

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two senior Hizballah officials and two financial facilitators for their involvement in financial transfers supporting Hizballah.


U.S. Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile program

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated six individuals and 12 entities for their roles in aiding Iran's efforts to manufacture materials crucial for its ballistic missile program.