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Federal charges filed against foreign nationals for $6-million fraud scheme

James Aliyu, 29, has been extradited from South Africa to the United States to face federal charges related to a $6-million business email compromise (BEC) scheme.


Mexican Mafia members indicted for racketeering linked to Sinaloa Cartel

A federal grand jury has issued a six-count superseding indictment against several individuals accused of racketeering and controlled substance offenses.


Office of Faith-Based director reflects on achievements as term ends

As the tenure of Andres Chong-Qui Torres as Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (OFBNP) draws to a close, he extends gratitude for the support received during his service.


Los Angeles man admits guilt in $65M COVID tax credit fraud scheme

A Los Angeles man has admitted to a federal felony charge after seeking over $65 million in fraudulent tax credits from the IRS.


Florida man indicted for transporting child sexual abuse material

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of James Oxley, a 52-year-old resident of Polk City, Florida.


Washington man sentenced for role in fatal Southeast DC shooting

Niko Hall, a 33-year-old resident of Washington, DC, received a 14-year prison sentence for second-degree murder while armed.


DOE provides $15 billion loan guarantee for PG&E's clean energy expansion

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $15 billion loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).


Mercer Island man sentenced for sexual assault on flight due to health concerns

A Mercer Island, Washington resident has been sentenced to ten years of supervised release, including two years of home incarceration, for the attempted sexual abuse of a minor and abusive sexual contact on an aircraft.


Pittsburgh man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for violations of federal narcotics and firearms laws.


New sites join Brown v. Board historical park to tell full desegregation story

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the designation of five schools in Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia as affiliated areas of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.


Southern District indicts multiple defendants on federal firearms charges

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include charges against individuals accused of illegally possessing firearms.


Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged unlawful prescription practices

The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, alleging that the pharmacy chain filled millions of prescriptions without legitimate medical purposes.


US and Canada urge IOC to allow Haudenosaunee lacrosse team at 2028 Olympics

The United States and Canada have jointly urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to permit the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.


White House responds to Supreme Court decision on TikTok

The White House has issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding TikTok.


CBP marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day amid ongoing prevention efforts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) marked National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as Wear Blue Day, on January 11 to recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.


DOE backs $584M loan guarantee for solar and storage projects in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) has announced the approval of a $584.5 million loan guarantee to subsidiaries of Convergent Energy and Power Inc., a leading energy storage solutions provider in North America.


Biden-Harris Administration supports Puerto Rico's path toward economic recovery

The Biden-Harris Administration has taken significant steps to aid Puerto Rico's economic recovery, focusing on a collaborative approach to address the island's unique challenges.


FTC highlights four years of key accomplishments under Chair Lina M. Khan

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has provided a summary of the agency's achievements over the past four years, focusing on initiatives that have impacted American consumers and tackled illegal business practices.


AIMA head of Americas: Survey reveals 'significant challenges U.S. crypto hedge funds face in accessing basic banking services'

Michelle Noyes, head of Americas at the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), said that a survey found banking services for many U.S. crypto hedge funds have been restricted, hindering innovation and economic growth.


Digital Chamber files amicus brief in SEC v. Balina case

The Digital Chamber has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, supporting Ian Balina's appeal against a district court judgment.