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Des Moines man sentenced for wire fraud and identity theft

A Vietnamese native and former resident of Des Moines has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for charges related to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.


Jackson man sentenced to over four years for illegal firearm possession

A Jackson man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Two foreign nationals face federal charges for transporting migrants off Florida coast

A Bahamian national and a Haitian national have been charged in the Southern District of Florida following an incident involving a go-fast boat intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents.


St. Louis felon convicted on drug and gun charges

A St. Louis man, Antonio Dixson, 37, was found guilty on Wednesday of seven charges related to drugs and firearms possession.


U.S. forms National Energy Dominance Council to boost domestic production

The United States government has announced the formation of the National Energy Dominance Council, a new body established within the Executive Office of the President.


Spokane Valley man sentenced for producing child sexual abuse material

On February 13, 2025, Nicholas James Thieschafer from Spokane Valley, Washington, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison by United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice.


Del Rio airport expands customs operation hours for increased air traffic

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Del Rio Port of Entry has announced an expansion of operating hours at the Del Rio International Airport.


Indiana man sentenced for violating Clean Air Act through truck emissions scheme

A Columbia, Indiana man has been sentenced to four months in prison and fined $25,000 for conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act.


Trump administration overhauls WaterSense specs to reduce living costs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising WaterSense specifications that were implemented during the Biden-Harris Administration.


Kansas woman indicted for wire fraud involving $260k in unauthorized purchases

A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, has indicted a woman from Olathe for allegedly misusing her former employer's company debit card to make unauthorized purchases.


Virginia men sentenced for role in large-scale fentanyl distribution conspiracy

Three Virginia men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Trump prohibits federal funding for school COVID-19 vaccine mandates

President Donald J. Trump has taken a firm stance against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools by prohibiting federal funding for such requirements.


West Virginia man sentenced to over 11 years for bank robbery

A West Virginia man, Richard Hudson, aged 72, has been sentenced to 139 months in prison for bank robbery by intimidation.


Consulting firm head settles over alleged misuse of COVID-19 relief funds

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced that Ronald Hoplamazian, a resident of Pennsylvania, will pay $3,277,486.35 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


EPA chief visits New York headquarters for first time

On February 13, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 2 Headquarters in New York City.


Bennington man convicted for possessing homemade bomb

Tyler Hayes, a 42-year-old resident of Bennington, Vermont, has been convicted on charges related to the possession of a homemade bomb.


Chicago medical device firm agrees to $1 million fine over fraud investigation

A medical device company based in Mokena, Illinois, has agreed to pay a $1 million fine following a federal criminal investigation into allegations of selling misbranded products imported from abroad.


UK renames AI institute with focus on security amid criticism

In a recent development, the UK government has decided to rename the UK AI Safety Institute as the UK AI Security Institute, shifting its focus towards national security.


Colombian man sentenced to prison for alien smuggling

Diego Guisao-Zapata, a 41-year-old Colombian citizen, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for alien smuggling and conspiracy to commit alien smuggling.


Sacramento man receives over 13-year sentence for drug trafficking and weapon charges

Alberto Gonzalez Salgado, a 45-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 13 years and one month in prison.