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New Orleans man receives maximum sentence for firearm possession

A New Orleans man, Maurice Florant, was sentenced to 180 months in prison for a firearm offense. U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier delivered the maximum statutory sentence after Florant pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm,...


Labor Department recovers $319K for misclassified Louisiana landscapers

The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $319,065 in back wages for 49 workers who were employed by a landscaping company in New Orleans.


Settlement aims to reduce emissions at HF Sinclair's New Mexico refinery

HF Sinclair Navajo Refining LLC has reached a proposed settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Justice, and the New Mexico Environment Department.


FTC establishes Office of Technology to address tech-related challenges

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been actively working to strengthen its capabilities in addressing the challenges posed by technology.


EPA initiates early cleanup action at East Branch of Newtown Creek

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a plan to address contamination in the East Branch of Newtown Creek, part of the Newtown Creek Superfund Site located in Brooklyn and Queens, New York City.


Jury convicts man for role in $700K casino heist involving false identity

A federal jury has found Jesus Gaytan-Garcia, a 45-year-old resident of Chicago, guilty of interstate transportation of stolen money and theft from an Indian tribal organization.


Department of Labor recovers $446K from Louisiana home care providers

The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $446,334 in back wages and liquidated damages from two home care companies in northwest Louisiana.


Brookline man charged with producing child pornography involving minors

A Brookline, Massachusetts man was taken into custody and charged with producing child pornography.


Dominican man receives 13-year sentence for role in drug trafficking operation

A Dominican national has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for his involvement in a significant drug trafficking operation.


Commerce transforms under Raimondo with $90B investment focusing on security, innovation

During her tenure as Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo oversaw more than $90 billion invested in targeted programs to safeguard U.S. national security, spur innovation, stimulate job creation in good-paying careers, and bolster U.S. competitiveness.


Former FirstEnergy executives indicted for racketeering conspiracy involving bribery

Two former executives of FirstEnergy Corp., Charles E. Jones and Michael Dowling, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to a racketeering conspiracy involving over $60 million in bribery schemes.


West Michigan couple sentenced for defrauding $3 million through identity theft

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced the sentencing of Gregory Hite and Bridget Bureau to federal prison for defrauding nearly 40 victims of over $3 million.


Gang member receives prison sentence for firearm and drug offenses

An Ahoskie gang member has been sentenced to 100 months in prison and five years of supervised release following a guilty plea on charges related to firearm and drug trafficking.


Task force recommends measures for safeguarding presidential records

For decades, the issue of classified documents being inadvertently removed during Presidential transitions has persisted across both Republican and Democratic administrations.


AMA calls for concrete steps in UnitedHealth's prior authorization reform

UnitedHealth Group's recent commitment to streamline its prior authorization process has been met with cautious optimism by the American Medical Association (AMA).


FTC fines Genshin Impact developer $20M over alleged privacy violations

The developer of the popular video game Genshin Impact has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to pay $20 million and implement new measures to prevent children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent.


U.S. condemns sentencing of Navalny’s lawyers in Russia

The United States has expressed strong disapproval of the sentencing of three lawyers, Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin, and Aleksey Liptser.


Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged illegal prescription practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, alleging that the pharmacy chain filled millions of prescriptions lacking legitimate medical purpose, violating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the...


Hud ranked among top agencies for employee and customer experience

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been recognized as a top ten federal agency for employee and customer experience.


Departments issue annual report on Mental Health Parity Act compliance

The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury have released their 2024 Report to Congress on the enforcement and implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).