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Ten indicted in Puerto Rico over alleged VA disability benefits fraud

A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico has indicted ten individuals for defrauding the United States to obtain Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits.


Hollywood man sentenced for fraudulent COVID tax credit claims

A Hollywood resident, Kevin J. Gregory, 57, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for fraudulently seeking over $65 million from the IRS through false tax claims.


Sixteen charged over DanaBot malware scheme impacting worldwide cybersecurity

A federal grand jury has indicted 16 individuals accused of creating and distributing the DanaBot malware, which was controlled by a cybercrime organization based in Russia.


Tim Scott emphasizes role of Defense Production Act in U.S. security

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has underscored the significance of the Defense Production Act (DPA) in safeguarding national security and maintaining critical supply chains.


NFU president responds to Make America Healthy Again Commission Report

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew has responded to the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission Report.


Man sentenced to ten years for attempted carjacking of deputy U.S. Marshal

Kentrell Flowers, a 19-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for attempting to carjack a Deputy U.S. Marshal at gunpoint.


Ohio woman sentenced for defrauding over 300 victims in handbag scheme

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of Rashell Ortiz, a 23-year-old from Grove City, Ohio.


Man receives prison sentence for bomb threat hoax on Alaska Airlines flight

Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Brandon L. Scott, age 40, to 22 months in prison for making a bomb threat onboard a flight to Seattle.


Harrisburg merchants sentenced for defrauding over $1 million from food stamp program

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of two former Harrisburg merchants, Mervat Gharib and Adam Rashwan.


Federal charges filed after deadly shooting outside Jewish National Museum

Elias Rodriguez, a 31-year-old from Chicago, faces federal and local murder charges following the shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Jewish National Museum in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2025.


Three charged with defrauding over $124k from COVID relief programs

A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted Tiawana Brown, 53, along with her daughters Tijema Brown, 30, and Antionette Rouse, 33.


Former Newport Beach executive charged with $7 million embezzlement

A former executive of a Newport Beach company specializing in classic car purchases was arrested on allegations of embezzling $7 million from his employer.


Donald J. Trump's recent posts on Truth Social focus on news promotion and GOP victories

Former President Donald J. Trump's latest posts on Truth Social highlight ongoing political discourse and Republican achievements in Florida.


Las Vegas man pleads guilty in pandemic-related fraud case

Anthony Camou, a 46-year-old resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, has pled guilty to charges of mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud.


Senate passes resolution against California's electric vehicle mandate

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, announced that the Senate has passed her joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to repeal California's...


Guatemalan man pleads guilty to illegal re-entry in New York

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Isaias Fernando Diego-Lucas, a 40-year-old Guatemalan citizen, has pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry into the United States.


East Helena man receives over five-year sentence for drug distribution

An East Helena man, Gordon Eric Barraugh, was sentenced to 64 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.


Yakima woman sentenced to 15 years for drug distribution while on supervised release

Gabriela Abundiz, 45, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine.


Federal grand jury indicts eight for immigration crimes in Huntsville

A federal grand jury in Huntsville has charged eight individuals with immigration-related offenses, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona.


Altoona man receives nearly four-year sentence for meth trafficking

A resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.