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President highlights efforts during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the President and First Lady expressed their support for Americans affected by colorectal cancer.


Elk Mound business owner sentenced for failing to pay employment taxes

Deena M. Hintz, a business owner from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for failing to pay employment taxes.


The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Myzere Hill, a 21-year-old resident of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was indicted on February 5, 2025.


ACLU challenges effort to discard thousands of NC Supreme Court race ballots

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of North Carolina have filed an amicus brief with the North Carolina Court of Appeals.


Apple unveils new iPad Air with M3 chip

Apple has announced the release of a new iPad Air equipped with the M3 chip, which aims to deliver improved performance and portability.


Massachusetts employee charged with smuggling K2 into federal prison

A Massachusetts state employee and a federal prison inmate face charges related to the distribution of synthetic cannabinoids, known as "K2," into FMC Devens.


AIA appoints Amber McIntyre to strengthen its civil space advocacy

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has announced the appointment of Amber McIntyre as Senior Director of Civil Space.


U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the indictment of Ernest Brown, also known as Wayne Perry or Wayne Brown, and James Jackson, also known as Bookah, by a federal grand jury.


DOJ drops challenge against Idaho’s emergency abortion ban

The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to dismiss its challenge to Idaho's ban on emergency abortion care, as revealed in a recent court filing.


Mexican national pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Silvester Barcenas, a 23-year-old Mexican national, has entered a guilty plea for his involvement in a federal drug crime.


Ex-girlfriend of crypto 'Godfather' pleads guilty to tax charge

The former girlfriend of a cryptocurrency fraudster known as "The Godfather" has agreed to plead guilty to a federal tax charge for failing to report over $2.6 million in illicit income.


Nurse practitioner forfeits over $40 million for healthcare fraud

Trivikram Reddy, a nurse practitioner from Waxahachie, has been ordered to forfeit over $40 million following his conviction for wire fraud conspiracy.


Trump honors Jocelyn Nungaray amid criticism of prior immigration policies

President Donald J. Trump has honored Jocelyn Nungaray, as highlighted in a recent fact sheet.


U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Rolando Antonio Rosado, a 59-year-old from the Dominican Republic, has pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry after deportation.


Judge blocks Trump's anti-trans healthcare order with preliminary injunction

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump's executive orders that threatened to withdraw federal funding from providers of gender-affirming medical care for individuals under 19.


25 Canadians charged over multimillion-dollar 'grandparent scam' targeting elderly

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont announced that a federal grand jury has indicted 25 Canadian nationals in connection with a "Grandparent Scam" targeting elderly individuals across more than 40...


Former marine pleads guilty to false Purple Heart claim

A former U.S. Marine, Paul John Herbert, 54, from Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, has admitted guilt in a federal court in Springfield for submitting a false Purple Heart application to the United States Marine Corps through his local Congressman.


U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Matthew Fisher, a 51-year-old resident of South Wales, NY, has pleaded guilty to production of child pornography.


Santa Maria advisor pleads guilty to defrauding elderly clients out of millions

A Santa Barbara County investment advisor has admitted to defrauding elderly clients of approximately $2.25 million.


Francisco Montalvo-Grenada, a 26-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for his involvement in an alien smuggling conspiracy.