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Renton man sentenced for role in Aryan-linked drug trafficking operation

A Renton, Washington resident has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation linked to Aryan prison gangs.


Indian national indicted for possession of child sexual abuse material

An Indian national, Ashish Kapoor, also known as Romy Kapoor, has been indicted on charges of possessing child pornography.


Former SPAC CEO charged with fraud involving false revenue reports

Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, announced charges against Vadim Komissarov.


Maryland man indicted for murder in connection with DCHA officer shooting

Victor Scott Terrill, a 41-year-old resident of Landover, Maryland, has been charged in a 10-count superseding indictment filed in the U.S. District Court.


Cincinnati CBP seizes $1.4M in fake sports merchandise before Super Bowl LIX

Last month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized 85 shipments containing over 4,000 pieces of counterfeit sports merchandise and memorabilia.


Chris Wright discusses U.S. energy policy at CPAC

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright recently addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where he discussed energy policies and the Trump administration's stance on energy production.


Sacramento man indicted for multimillion-dollar bank fraud amid pandemic

A federal grand jury has indicted Akash Kumar Singh, a 48-year-old resident of Sacramento, on charges related to bank fraud and money laundering.


Donald J. Trump's social media activity highlights key events and political support

Former President Donald J. Trump has recently taken to his Truth Social platform to share updates regarding significant events and political endorsements as of February 20, 2025.


Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team holds inaugural meeting

The governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States convened for the first meeting of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT)...


Former Stanford researcher convicted for altering breast cancer study data

A federal jury has found Naheed Mangi, a former Stanford University employee, guilty of unauthorized access and alteration of a clinical research database for a breast cancer study.


Honduran brothers convicted in Houston armed robbery conspiracy

Two Honduran brothers residing illegally in Houston have been convicted of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and related offenses. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the conviction of Edwin Olivares-Calderon, 51, and Marcos-Olivares...


Delta Junction woman sentenced for pointing high-powered laser at military helicopters

A Delta Junction woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for interfering with joint military operations.


State Department designates eight international cartels as terrorist organizations

The U.S. State Department has designated eight organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).


Noem reverses previous administration's extension of Haiti's temporary protected status

Today, Secretary Noem reversed a decision made by the previous administration to extend Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by 18 months.


Florida dentist sentenced to two years for threatening public figures

A Florida dentist has been sentenced to two years in prison for making threats against public figures, an election official, and others over a span of five years.


Pelahatchie man receives nearly five-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

A Pelahatchie man, Brad O’Neal Lee, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Trump encourages poll participation and shares updates on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump's recent activity on Truth Social includes calls for poll participation and sharing various posts.


Donald J. Trump's recent Truth Social updates address hockey team support and budget concerns

Former President Donald J. Trump recently shared several updates via Truth Social addressing topics such as supporting the American Hockey Team against Canada and advocating for balanced budgets using tariff revenues while ensuring his posts...


Orange Park man receives two-year sentence for firearms violation

Senior United States District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced D’eante Corker, a 25-year-old from Orange Park, to two years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Inmate faces new charge after alleged assault on federal detention officer

A To’hajiilee man, Antonio Chaco, has been charged with assaulting a federal detention officer at the Cibola County Correctional Facility.