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Florida woman pleads guilty to deadly human smuggling plot

Yaquelin Dominguez-Nieves, a 26-year-old resident of Sebring, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in the deaths of 16 migrants.


Philadelphia woman sentenced to 40 years for child exploitation offenses

Tyleeya Williams, a 22-year-old resident of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release.


CTA supports Trump's executive orders on AI and digital finance

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has expressed support for recent executive orders by President Trump concerning artificial intelligence (AI) and digital financial technologies.


ITIF urges US to consider digital dollar despite CBDC ban

In light of President Trump's executive order banning Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has released a statement urging the United States to evaluate the potential for a digital...


Wapato man sentenced for unlawful sexual contact with minor

United States Attorney Vanessa Waldref announced the sentencing of Geordell Devon Arthur, a 23-year-old resident of Wapato, Washington.


Michigan City man receives prison sentence for firearm possession

Andre Anderson-Dawson, a 41-year-old resident of Michigan City, Indiana, has been sentenced to 58 months in prison.


Kapolei woman faces charges over alleged pandemic aid fraud scheme

A Kapolei woman, Phoebe Trinh, also known as Phuong Trinh Ngoc Vo, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to fraudulent claims for unemployment insurance and pandemic unemployment assistance.


U.S.-Mexico collaboration leads to major fentanyl trafficker takedown

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has announced a successful enforcement operation conducted by Mexico's Attorney General’s Office, Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), in Nogales, Sonora.


Californian pleads guilty in pesticide smuggling case

Ruben Montes, a resident of Calexico, California, has admitted guilt in federal court for his involvement in smuggling and distributing over $3 million worth of unapproved Mexican pesticides and veterinary drugs into the United States.


Louisiana man sentenced for trafficking runaway child across state lines

A Louisiana man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for his involvement in sex trafficking a runaway child.


House committee investigates debanking practices affecting crypto firms

The Blockchain Association, in collaboration with key digital asset companies and investors, has received a letter from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


Trump discusses upcoming visits and political issues before Marine One departure

President Trump addressed reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn.


Zuni men plead guilty to armed assault charges involving four victims

Two men from Zuni, New Mexico, have pleaded guilty to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon.


Trump announces key appointments in communications, public liaison, cabinet affairs

President Trump has announced a series of appointments to the White House offices of Communications, Public Liaison, and Cabinet Affairs.


San Diego Border Patrol seizes abandoned rifle near immediate border

Agents from the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector recently discovered and seized an abandoned semi-automatic rifle near the border.


Ocala man receives lengthy sentence for attempted enticement of minor

Rickey Lee Miller, Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Ocala, Florida, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


Woman charged after border patrol agent killed in gunfire exchange

Teresa Youngblut, 21, has been charged with using a deadly weapon during an assault on a United States Border Patrol agent and discharging a firearm in relation to the assault.


Alison Couch urges Congress to preserve key tax benefits for small businesses

The Washington Times recently featured an op-ed by Alison Couch, a small business owner and President of Ignite Accounting & Business Advisors in Columbia County, Georgia.


Honduran national faces U.S. charges for alleged fentanyl trafficking

An indictment has been unsealed against Honduran national Abner Estrada Cruz, 25, who is charged with conspiracy to distribute at least 400 grams of fentanyl and seven counts of distributing the drug.


Rubio discusses Indo-Pacific security with New Zealand's Winston Peters

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters.