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Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal U.S. reentry

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after being deported four times.


Federal jury convicts Clarence Clark Jr. for abuse on Red Lake Reservation

A federal jury has found Clarence Clark, Jr., guilty of sexually abusing a minor on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.


Pittsburgh resident pleads guilty to synagogue vandalism

A Pittsburgh resident has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and defacing a religious building, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Donald J. Trump posts links to Truth Social without context

Former President Donald J. Trump continues to share updates via Truth Social as seen in recent tweets from May 14-15, linking back to his posts without providing additional context or details about their content


FTC bans student loan scammers; demands asset turnover

A lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has resulted in a fraudulent student loan debt relief operation and its owners being permanently banned from the debt relief industry.


Pittsburg County man sentenced to nearly 25 years for second-degree murder

Timothy Kenneth Barber, a 45-year-old resident of Hartshorne, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 293 months in prison for second-degree murder.


Nashville man charged after allegedly shooting at police

Emmanuel Orr, an 18-year-old from Nashville, has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Michigan man sentenced to 40 years for child exploitation crimes

Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that Daniel Augustine Solis, 33, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.


Sioux City man receives 31-year sentence for kidnapping and firearm possession

Bobby Rhoden, a 50-year-old resident of Sioux City, has been sentenced to 31 years in federal prison.


California man faces drug charges in Billings court

A California man, Heriberto Eddie Garcia, 45, appeared in court for arraignment on charges related to drug possession. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced that Garcia pleaded not guilty to an indictment accusing him of conspiracy to possess with...


Dover man pleads guilty to defrauding bank of over $880K

Today, Timothy Abercrombie, a 42-year-old resident of Dover, Oklahoma, admitted guilt in a bank fraud case. U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester made the announcement regarding Abercrombie's plea.


FTC chairman discusses budget before House Appropriations Committee

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson addressed the House Appropriations Committee’s Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee regarding the agency's budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and its priorities for Fiscal Year 2026.


Chairman Ferguson testifies at House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing

Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson recently appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.


Haitian nationals arrested for illegal border crossing into Vermont

Two individuals from Haiti were arrested in Vermont on May 13, 2025, as reported by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont.


Miami trio charged with defrauding Covid-19 relief program

The last of three individuals accused of conspiracy to commit wire fraud appeared in Miami federal court, facing charges related to fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials linked to nuclear research

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and entities associated with Iran's nuclear research efforts that have potential military applications.


U.S. sanctions Iranian nationals for ties with nuclear-related research

The U.S. Department of State has imposed sanctions on three Iranian nationals and one Iranian entity linked to Iran's Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research, known by its Persian acronym SPND.


Senate HELP Committee approves Janet Dhillon as new PBGC director

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has approved the nomination of Janet Dhillon to serve as the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).


Dominican nationals indicted for drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and crack cocaine

A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted four Dominican nationals residing in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on charges related to drug trafficking.


Moolenaar and Walberg urge Duke to end partnership with Chinese university

House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg have urged Duke University President Vincent Price to terminate the university's partnership with Duke Kunshan University...