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AIA urges Congress for timely appropriations amidst strategic global challenges

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has addressed a letter to congressional leaders, urging the finalization of 12 individual appropriations bills before the March 14, 2025 funding deadline.


Washington DC man sentenced for string of CVS store thefts

Craig Wilson, a 64-year-old resident of Washington DC, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison following a series of retail thefts that occurred over an 11-day period.


Man receives 21-year sentence for girlfriend's murder

Koran Brown, a 32-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder of Cynthia Barringer.


Staten Island residents charged with trafficking conspiracy involving ghost guns

A federal court in Brooklyn has unsealed a nine-count superseding indictment against four individuals, including three Staten Island residents and one Florida man.


Mexican national faces illegal reentry charges after prior deportations

A Mexican national, Victor Jesus Apodaca-Gomez, also known as Carlos Alberto Cardenas, appeared in a Las Vegas court to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after being deported twice.


Binance CEO: 'We’re optimistic about the U.S. market'

Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, expressed optimism about the future of the U.S. cryptocurrency market, indicating that the company is closely monitoring regulatory developments under the new administration.


U.S. Attorney on KuCoin exchange: They facilitated 'billions of dollars’ worth of suspicious transactions

Danielle Sassoon, an attorney for the Southern District of New York, said that KuCoin, a global cryptocurrency exchange, violated U.S. anti-money laundering laws by failing to implement proper compliance measures.


Mexican national charged with bribery attempt of border patrol agent

A Mexican national, Samuel Mendoza-Torres, has been charged with attempting to bribe a U.S. Border Patrol Agent after being apprehended for illegal re-entry into the United States.


Chinese firms charged with possessing Philips' trade secrets

Two Chinese companies and four individuals have been charged in a federal indictment for conspiring to unlawfully possess trade secrets from Philips Medical Systems.


Estonian nationals plead guilty in massive cryptocurrency fraud case

Two Estonian nationals have admitted guilt in a substantial cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, impacting numerous individuals globally, including those in the United States.


Federal judge blocks Trump order limiting transgender youth medical care

A federal district court has issued a temporary restraining order against an executive order from the Trump administration that aimed to limit access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender individuals under 19.


U.S. Attorney's office seeks recovery from alleged crypto investment scam

The United States Attorney’s Office has initiated a civil forfeiture action to recover various cryptocurrencies, including 7.23918814 Bitcoin, 14,120 Tether, and 105.75351403 Ethereum.


Ohio company charged with illegal aircraft parts exports

Flighttime Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio-based subsidiary of a Russian aircraft parts supplier, and three associated individuals face federal charges related to an illegal export scheme.


Eleven charged with possessing stolen Nike shoes from BNSF train

On February 11, 2025, a grand jury indicted Noe Cecena-Castro and ten others for possessing stolen Nike shoes valued at over $440,000.


Trump announces new trade plan focusing on fair and reciprocal agreements

The United States is taking a firm stance against what it perceives as unfair trade practices.


Pastor sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material

Ashley James Crouse, a 53-year-old pastor from Granite Falls, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for possession and receipt of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Truck driver pleads guilty to human smuggling after arrest at Texas checkpoint

A truck driver from Alamo, Texas, has pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei made the announcement following the plea by 33-year-old Eusebio Cavazos.


Miami man sentenced for role in nationwide lottery fraud targeting seniors

A Miami resident has been sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for his involvement in a lottery fraud scheme that targeted senior citizens across the United States.


Georgia man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine and heroin

A Georgia man has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for distributing significant quantities of methamphetamine and heroin.


Rubio discusses NATO security and Ukraine war with Swedish foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.