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West Haven man charged with federal child exploitation offenses

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and P.J. O’Brien, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the FBI, announced the arrest of Carlos Inesti from West Haven on federal charges related to...


Serial hacker charged with causing $25 million in damages

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, alongside FBI Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office, Christopher G. Raia, has announced charges against Kai West, also known as "IntelBroker" and...


Supreme Court allows DHS to deport criminal illegal aliens

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a significant legal development regarding the deportation of criminal illegal aliens.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into United States

A Mexican national residing in New Bedford has admitted to unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.


Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

A Mexican citizen, Miguel Angel Lozada-Dominguez, was sentenced to six months in prison followed by removal from the United States for illegal reentry. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the sentencing, which took place in Missoula.


Gladwyne adviser sentenced for defrauding clients of over $23 million

Scott Mason, a 66-year-old investment adviser from Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 97 months in prison and three years of supervised release for defrauding clients of over $23 million.


Former state employee charged with providing contraband to federal inmate

A former employee of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and a federal inmate have been charged in connection with providing and possessing a synthetic cannabinoid, known as "K2," at FMC Devens.


Ted Cruz emphasizes need for experienced leader at FAA during Senate session

In a Senate Commerce Committee executive session, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasized the need for strong leadership at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


Mohamed Sabry Soliman indicted on federal hate crime charges in Colorado

An indictment has been unsealed in Denver, charging Mohamed Sabry Soliman with 12 counts of hate crimes.


Blue Grass man sentenced to federal prison for child pornography offenses

A Blue Grass resident, Christian Brew Allen, has been sentenced to 216 months in federal prison for producing child pornography.


Senator Cantwell opposes Bryan Bedford's nomination as FAA Administrator

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, along with all Committee Democrats, voted against Bryan Bedford's nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


Senator Collins questions AG Bondi on response to illegal marijuana grows in Maine

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about federal efforts to combat illegal marijuana growing operations linked to Chinese criminal organizations in Maine.


Former Venezuelan general pleads guilty to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism

Former Venezuelan general Hugo Armando Carvajal Barrios, also known as "El Pollo," has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States and engaging in narco-terrorism for the benefit of the Fuerzas...


Republicans subpoena senior ActBlue employees over alleged fraudulent donations

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, and House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil have issued subpoenas to two senior employees of ActBlue.


Senator Collins addresses hearing on President's $9.4 billion rescissions package

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, recently addressed a full committee hearing regarding President's $9.4 billion rescissions package request.


NFIB survey shows tech adoption trends among U.S. small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has published its Small Business and Technology Survey, offering insights into how small business owners across the United States are integrating new technologies into their operations.


Homeland security issues bulletin amid U.S. involvement in Israel-Iran conflict

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has released a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin, highlighting an elevated threat environment in the United States due to the country's involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel...


Mexican national sentenced for human smuggling after high-speed chase

A Mexican national residing illegally in Laredo has been sentenced for reentering the United States unlawfully and human smuggling, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Marine firm settles over $3 million False Claims Act allegations

Viking Life-Saving Equipment (America) Inc., a marine equipment company, has agreed to pay $3.86 million to settle allegations of fraudulently obtaining paycheck protection program (PPP) loans.


Companies settle over improper paycheck protection program loan claims

Two companies from Pennsylvania and one from South Carolina have agreed to a settlement with the United States, addressing allegations of False Claims Act violations.