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Browning man pleads guilty in major drug possession case

A Browning man, Clay Darwin Flamand, 54, has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.


Student pilot sentenced for drug trafficking after emergency plane landing

Troy Othneil Smith, a student pilot involved in drug trafficking activities that came to light following an emergency plane landing on State Route 76 in Oceanside last fall, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.


FTC renews challenge against over 200 improper drug patent listings

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has renewed its challenges against over 200 improper patent listings that it claims are obstructing generic competition for several brand-name drugs.


Government halts alleged mail fraud scheme involving counterfeit postage

The United States government has secured a temporary restraining order against two logistics companies and their owner, preventing them from using the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ship packages with counterfeit postage.


Insurance executive pleads guilty to illegal campaign contribution charges

An insurance brokerage executive, Teena Maria Hostovich, has been charged with violating federal campaign laws by making illegal "conduit" contributions.


Tom Cole releases fiscal year markup schedule for appropriations

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has announced the schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills markups.


Upper Marlboro man receives federal prison sentence for visa fraud

U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett has sentenced Douglas Anthony Eze, 55, from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to a federal prison term of one year and one day for visa fraud.


Former Jackson Health Foundation executive charged with embezzlement scheme

A federal indictment has been unsealed, charging Charmaine Gatlin, the former Chief Operating Officer of Jackson Health Foundation, with embezzling funds from the nonprofit organization.


Miami police officer pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

Yesterday, Tramaine Liptrot, a 43-year-old police officer from the City of Miami Police Department, admitted guilt to wire fraud related to fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.


Trump highlights plight of white farmers in South Africa

Today, President Donald J. Trump addressed the situation of white farmers in South Africa, highlighting their treatment through a video montage.


House committee passes series of bills targeting regulatory reform

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform convened to pass several bills aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, in alignment with the Trump Administration's objectives.


Brooklyn man receives five-year sentence for COVID-19 unemployment fraud

Bryan Abraham, a Brooklyn resident, was sentenced to 60 months in prison by United States District Judge William F. Kuntz, II for his involvement in a COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme.


Senate HELP Committee reviews Trump’s labor and education nominees

On May 22, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will evaluate several nominations for positions within the Department of Labor, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, and the Department of Education.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges

Eric Falkins, a 19-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.


Great Falls man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering

A Great Falls resident, Daniel Allen Wakeford, 61, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution and money laundering.


Suburban businessman indicted for alleged $3.6 million investor fraud

A businessman from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly defrauding investors of at least $3.6 million through his purported refining business.


Senator Capito discusses EPA's FY26 budget proposal at Senate hearing

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing in Washington D.C. on the proposed budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Fiscal Year 2026.


Mapleton man sentenced for possession of child pornography

Gregory William Douglas McCormick, a 23-year-old resident of Mapleton, Iowa, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.


NFIB urges support for pro-small business legislation in Congress

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be a key vote for the 119th Congress.


FTC finalizes settlement with GoDaddy over alleged data security failures

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded an order with GoDaddy, addressing claims that the web hosting provider misled consumers by not implementing adequate data security measures.