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Former judge sentenced to two years for lying to FBI

A former Monroe County district court judge has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for making false statements to the FBI.


Task force reviews JFK files and government transparency

The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets convened a hearing to discuss the newly declassified files concerning President John F. Kennedy's assassination.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on OMUFA reauthorization

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to conduct a hearing on the reauthorization of the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program.


Torres and Emmer reintroduce blockchain regulatory certainty act

Representatives Ritchie Torres and Tom Emmer have reintroduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), a bipartisan initiative aimed at providing clarity for developers, miners, stakers, and other innovators working on non-custodial crypto...


Rockford woman pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

A Rockford woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the preparation and filing of false income tax returns.


Nicaraguan national charged with assaulting ICE officer in San Jose

Francisco De-Jesus Morales, a Nicaraguan national, has been charged with forcibly assaulting a deportation officer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Former defense contractor admits guilt in tax evasion scheme

Douglas Edelman, a 73-year-old former defense contractor, has admitted to tax crimes in connection with a scheme designed to defraud the United States and evade taxes on his income from contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.


Dover man pleads guilty to stalking three women using fake identities

A Dover man has admitted to stalking three women he was involved with romantically, using anonymous communication methods to create a fictitious stalker.


Fort Dodge man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

Daniel Smith, a 38-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms.


Amendment proposes expanded presidential power over blockchain technology

Senator Jack Reed has introduced an amendment to the GENIUS Act in the Senate, aiming to overturn a recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit on Tornado Cash sanctions.


Federal jury convicts four in cross-border cocaine trafficking scheme

Four individuals have been convicted for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation spanning from Mexico to Alabama, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson and Special Agent in Charge Steven Hofer of...


New York man pleads guilty in $2M elder fraud conspiracy

Rakeshkumar Patel, a 36-year-old resident of Flushing, New York, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in an elder fraud scam that targeted older Americans.


Covington man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Jaylon Carter, a 24-year-old resident of Covington, Louisiana, has pled guilty to charges related to the distribution of fentanyl.


Lafayette man sentenced to two decades for producing child pornography

Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Jaylen Mouton, a 24-year-old resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child pornography.


Vidor man receives over 15-year sentence for child pornography offenses

A Vidor man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for child pornography violations, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.


R&M Trading recalls instant tea over undeclared milk allergen concerns

R&M Trading LLC, based in Lakewood, Washington, has announced a recall of its Instant Milk Tea powder products due to the presence of undeclared milk.


Sen. Lummis: 'GENIUS establishes America as the leader in digital assets'

Senator Cynthia Lummis said that the GENIUS Act positions the United States to take the "lead" in digital assets.


Sen. Lummis: 'America must lead in digital assets'

Senator Cynthia Lummis has expressed that the United States should position itself as a leader in digital assets.


Sen. Lummis: 'Let’s get GENIUS across the finish line'

Senator Cynthia Lummis has emphasized the importance of the United States taking a leadership role in digital assets.


Sen. Lummis: 'Digital assets are the future' and U.S. is close to leading 'the way'

Senator Cynthia Lummis has said that digital assets represent the "future," and advancing related legislation positions the United States to lead in this domain.