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Syracuse man sentenced for distributing child pornography

Lawrence Boone, a 28-year-old resident of Syracuse, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison.


Florida man admits guilt in tax evasion and wire fraud case

Robert Rahrle, 34, a former resident of Florida now living in the Northern District of New York, has pleaded guilty to charges of tax evasion and wire fraud.


Labor Department halts activities under rescinded Executive Order 11246

Acting Secretary of Labor Vince Micone has issued a directive to all employees of the U.S. Department of Labor, instructing them to halt all investigative and enforcement activities related to Executive Order 11246.


Beloit man sentenced for distributing fentanyl in La Crosse County

Timothy M. O'Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, has announced the sentencing of Jerry Tate, a 52-year-old resident of Beloit, Wisconsin.


UK CMA launches probe into Apple & Google's mobile ecosystems

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced plans to investigate the mobile ecosystem services of Apple and Google.


US rejoins Geneva Consensus on women's health

Today, the United States announced its decision to rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration.


Chair of Senate Foreign Relations: 'China remains the most significant long-term risk to the U.S.'

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has identified China as the "most significant" threat to the United States.


Chairman Green: Trump administration will ‘end cartel control of the Southwest border’

U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, has marked Human Trafficking Awareness Month by emphasizing the Trump administration's commitment to empowering the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...


Foreign policy expert: 'U.S. diplomacy should aim primarily at blunting Beijing’s responses to U.S. competitive policies'

Jonathan A. Czin, a foreign policy expert at the Brookings Institution, has said that diplomacy towards China should focus on "blunting Beijing's responses," rather than negotiation, as the Trump administration assumes office.


Tom Cole issues statement on Donald Trump's inauguration as 47th U.S. president

Today, Chairman Tom Cole from Oklahoma's 4th district released a statement following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.


U.S. Sen. Britt: Americans 'overwhelmingly support the Laken Riley Act'

U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama has expressed her support for the Laken Riley Act, highlighting its broad backing among Americans concerned about crime and immigration enforcement.


U.S. Rep. Crenshaw: President Trump is 'ready to lead' and take on cartels

U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw of Texas, following a meeting with former President Donald Trump on January 12, said that Trump is "ready to lead" in the fight against drug cartels.


U.S. Sen. Kelly: 'Drug cartels are a constant threat to Arizona communities'

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has expressed concerns about Mexican drug cartels, describing them as a "constant threat" to the people of Arizona.


BNSF stays silent as rail industry faces pressure to meet FCC’s 2025 deadline

The U.S. rail industry is under mounting pressure to meet the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) looming 2025 deadline to vacate the legacy 900 MHz frequency band, but slow progress has raised concerns about potential delays and disruptions to critical rail communications systems.


State Rep. Teuscher announces Bitcoin reserve bill: Utah to 'lead the nation' in digital innovation

Jordan Teuscher, a state representative for Utah's 42nd district, has introduced HB230, a bill aimed at fostering blockchain innovation by permitting the state to invest in digital assets.


Omaha man receives lengthy sentence for distributing methamphetamine

United States Attorney Susan Lehr has announced the sentencing of Joseph Goeken, a 40-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska.


Rensselaer County man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

Michael Cardwell, a 39-year-old resident of Rensselaer County, has pleaded guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).


Rhode Island resident convicted for role in international money laundering operation

A Rhode Island woman was convicted by a federal jury for her involvement in an international money laundering scheme.


Florissant man sentenced for role in check washing scheme

A man from Florissant, Missouri, has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a scheme to deposit counterfeit checks at an Illinois bank.


Newton man receives sentence for child pornography charges

A Newton man has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material.