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Milton man indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Justo Melendez-Morales, a 44-year-old resident of Milton, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 22, 2025.


Olive Branch man sentenced for PPP fraud totaling millions

Montreal Hudson of Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for his involvement in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud scheme. U.S. District Court Judge Michael P. Mills handed down the 70-month sentence,...


Wakpala woman sentenced to 13 years for killing mother

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Malania Rose Fast Horse, a 25-year-old woman from Wakpala, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Fast Horse to 13 years in federal prison for...


Comer subpoenas Bernal after withdrawal from interview

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a subpoena to Anthony Bernal, who served as Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the First Lady.


Fentanyl traffickers receive combined sentences of over two decades

Two men involved in a fentanyl trafficking operation have been sentenced to federal prison for their activities.


Little Rock man convicted on federal drug and firearm charges

A federal jury in Little Rock has found Montrell Austin guilty of multiple drug and firearm offenses.


Fort Worth man sentenced over passport fraud involving stolen identities

A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for attempting to apply for two passports using stolen identities.


Bronx man sentenced for multi-state bank fraud scheme

A man from Bronx, New York, has been sentenced in Rhode Island for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy.


Cheektowaga man indicted on sex trafficking and drug charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Darryl Lamont Paul, also known as Darryl Lamont, on multiple charges related to sex trafficking and drug-related offenses.


Small business owner advocates for employee wellness at congressional hearing

Joshua Phelps, a Virginia small business owner and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), presented his views to the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee.


National Guard State Partnership Program bolsters global security through international alliances

The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs recently convened a hearing to discuss the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and its role in enhancing U.S. security through international partnerships.


Keene man sentenced to 25 years for producing child sexual abuse material

A Keene man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his involvement in producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Naples man pleads guilty to illegal possession of ammunition

Jesse Jay Perez, a 29-year-old resident of Naples, Florida, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.


Brockport woman pleads guilty to making false statements amid ongoing fraud case

Patricia Hutchins, a 53-year-old resident of Brockport, NY, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement in federal court.


Senate HELP Committee reviews education and labor nominations

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to vote on several nominations within the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.


Three Canadians charged with firearm smuggling into Canada

Three Canadian citizens have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to smuggle and the actual smuggling of firearms from the United States into Canada.


Canadian national faces U.S. charges over fraudulent prize scheme

A Canadian national, Patrick Fraser, was extradited to the United States and appeared in a Las Vegas federal court on June 18.


Waterbury man sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation

Robert Amatruda, a 41-year-old from Waterbury, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release for cocaine trafficking.


Cantwell criticizes relocation of NSF employees amid luxury renovations

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has voiced her criticism regarding the Trump Administration's decision to relocate over 1,800 employees of the National Science Foundation (NSF) from their headquarters.


Senate HELP Committee advances eight Trump education and labor nominees

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance eight nominees from President Trump's administration.