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Florida attorney indicted for bribing DEA agent

Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Office, have announced an indictment against David Macey, a criminal defense attorney...


Asheboro man receives nine-year sentence for ammunition possession

An Asheboro man, Musin Shaborr Roberts, 22, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to a firearm charge.


Cincinnati man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking offenses

A Cincinnati man, Gene Primus, aged 32, has been sentenced to 400 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves.


NFIB pushes Congress on permanent small business tax deduction

Small business owners recently gathered on Capitol Hill, organized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), to urge Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.


Gibson County man indicted for sex offender registry violation and illegal reentry

A federal grand jury in Jackson has indicted a Gibson County man for violating sex offender registry requirements and illegal reentry into the United States.


Lexington man sentenced to over 12 years for drug trafficking

A Lexington man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for drug trafficking offenses involving methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Fresno man faces charges for alleged assault on minor at VA facility

A federal grand jury has indicted Daryl Vinson, a 65-year-old resident of Fresno, on charges of assault and abusive sexual contact involving a minor.


Kansas woman convicted in husband's murder at Fort Riley

A Kansas woman has been convicted by a federal jury for the murder of her husband, a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Riley.


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.