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Carlisle man faces federal charges for alleged arson incidents

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that John Petonyak, a 46-year-old resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 18, 2025.


U.S. existing-home sales see slight increase amid high mortgage rates

Existing-home sales in the United States saw a modest increase of 0.8% in May, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.03 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


House committee investigates alleged political misuse in TSA's Quiet Skies program

Chairman James Comer of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has requested documents from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.


Chicago man receives eight-year sentence for meth distribution

Edmund Omar Johnson, also known as "Chicago" and "Polo," has been sentenced to eight years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.


Mexican nationals receive lengthy sentences for drug trafficking offenses

Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking offenses in the Eastern District of Texas.


Huntington man pleads guilty in fentanyl distribution conspiracy

Edward Kent Stephens, known as "Squirrel," has entered a guilty plea in Huntington, West Virginia, for conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.


Former Evangeline Parish officer indicted on child pornography charges

Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook has announced that a former deputy of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is facing charges related to child pornography.


Honduran man sentenced for using fake ID documents in Iowa

A Honduran national has been sentenced to 102 days in prison for the unlawful use of fraudulent identification documents.


Guatemalan national charged with illegal reentry into United States

A Guatemalan national residing unlawfully in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal reentry into the United States.


Minneapolis man pleads guilty in major child nutrition program fraud case

A Minneapolis man has admitted guilt to charges of wire fraud and money laundering connected to a $250 million scheme exploiting a child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.


House subcommittee approves fiscal year 2026 legislative branch funding

Today, the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


Clayton man sentenced for COVID-19 fraud involving PPP loans

Darnell William King, a 42-year-old resident of Clayton, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Texas man pleads guilty in kidnapping conspiracy linked to deadly shootout

A Texas man has admitted guilt in a federal court for his involvement in a kidnapping and alien smuggling conspiracy that led to a deadly incident in Charlottesville, Virginia.


Senate committee reintroduces Older Americans Act to renew senior care programs

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led by Chairman Senator Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, has reintroduced the Older Americans Act (OAA).


Billings doctor pleads guilty to charge related to prostitution

A Billings resident, Usman Hanif Khan, 52, has pleaded guilty to charges related to arranging commercial sex using a cell phone. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the plea, noting that Khan admitted to using interstate commerce facilities to aid...


Fresno man sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy leading to overdose death

Lakota Tehya Wakley, a 21-year-old resident of Clovis, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.


South Florida operation leads to dozens charged with firearms and drug trafficking crimes

U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne and acting Special Agent in Charge Gordon Mallory of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Miami Field Division have announced the outcomes of a recent operation targeting repeat offenders in...


House committee approves FY26 agriculture appropriations act with significant budget cuts

The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Vermont man sentenced for possessing stolen firearms

Shane Hardy, a resident of St. Albans, Vermont, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for unlawful possession of stolen firearms.


Indianapolis man receives prison sentence after firearm possession charges

Q’Tez Laquan Ginn, a 19-year-old from Indianapolis, has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison.