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House committee approves FY26 financial services bill with reduced budget

Today, the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee convened to deliberate on its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


Woman indicted for robbing parking enforcement officer in Washington D.C

Maylin Carranza Garcia, a 29-year-old resident of Annandale, Virginia, has been indicted on charges of robbery and retaliating against a government official.


Foreign nationals plead guilty in multi-state ATM skimming conspiracy

Four foreign nationals have admitted to participating in a scheme that compromised over 15,000 credit, debit, and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.


Detroit men sentenced for robbing USPS mail carriers at gunpoint

Two men have been sentenced to a total of 14 years in prison for armed robberies targeting U.S. Postal Service mail carriers in the Detroit area, as announced by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr.


Senate Aging Committee urges action against international financial scams

Last week, Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, along with bipartisan committee members Senators Mark Kelly, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Ashley Moody, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of...


Foster man pleads guilty to downloading child pornography

A Foster resident has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.


Charleston man sentenced to over twelve years for federal drug crime

Antwaun Winbush, a 45-year-old resident of Charleston, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Indiana man sentenced for exploiting Texas minor through gaming app

A man from Putnam County, Indiana, has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison for producing child pornography in the Eastern District of Texas.


Federal inmate sentenced for meth trafficking within Texas prison

A federal inmate in Beaumont, Texas, has received an additional sentence for drug trafficking offenses.


Gang members sentenced for Rio Grande Detention Center assault

Four gang members have been sentenced for their involvement in an assault at the Rio Grande Detention Center, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Eye Consultants agrees to pay $790K over false claims act allegations

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania, PC (ECOP) will pay $790,000 to settle allegations under the False Claims Act.


Leader pleads guilty in $600M catalytic converter theft ring spanning multiple states

TULSA, Okla. – A significant development occurred today as Navin Khanna, 31, from Holmdel, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in federal court.


Senate committee advances President’s USDA nominees

Under the leadership of Chairman John Boozman, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has moved forward with two nominees for positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


Treasury delays investment adviser rule implementation until 2028

In a move to ensure effective regulation that balances costs and benefits, the US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced plans to delay the implementation of a rule for investment advisers.


Blockchain Association supports Quintenz's nomination for CFTC chair

The Blockchain Association has expressed support for the nomination of Brian Quintenz to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).


NFIB supports legislation aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced that it will consider H.R. 3898, known as the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, as a key vote for the 119th Congress.


U.S. economy shows signs of recovery under President Trump's leadership

Even the media acknowledges that the U.S. economy is "regaining its swagger" under President Donald J. Trump, as indicated by recent economic developments over the past week


Mexican man pleads guilty to unlawful return after deportation

Pedro Aranda-Zaragoza, a 49-year-old man from Mexico, pleaded guilty to unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.


Guatemalan national faces federal indictment for illegal reentry

A Guatemalan national, previously deported from the United States in 2018, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island for illegal reentry.


Ernst recognizes Sponheim Sales and Services as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has announced Sponheim Sales and Services as her Small Business of the Week for Mitchell County, Iowa.