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FTC announces agenda for attention economy workshop addressing big tech's impact on families

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the tentative agenda for its upcoming workshop on June 4, 2025.


Bloods gang member pleads guilty to possessing machinegun

A Bloods gang member from Lynn, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of possessing a loaded machinegun.


Terrebonne Parish man sentenced for drug trafficking and money laundering

Jon Verdin, a 29-year-old resident of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, was sentenced on May 14, 2025, by United States District Judge Sarah S. Vance.


Linwood man faces federal charges for threats against ICE agents

Johnathan Trent Thomas, a 27-year-old resident of Linwood, North Carolina, made an appearance in federal court on charges related to threats against federal law enforcement officers.


Man sentenced for gun possession while trafficking drugs in Chicago suburbs

A federal judge has sentenced Omari Andrews, Jr. to over ten years in prison for possessing multiple firearms while trafficking fentanyl and other narcotics in the Chicago suburbs.


Russian national charged with smuggling biological materials into Boston

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained a Russian national on charges of attempting to smuggle biological materials into the United States.


Director Kratsios emphasizes gold standard science at National Academy event

Thank you, Dr. McNutt, for that kind introduction and for hosting me here today in what can only be called a temple of science.


Stockton man sentenced for firearm possession as part of federal crime reduction effort

Ricardo Sanchez, a 32-year-old resident of Stockton, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Senator Cassidy announces witnesses for HELP hearing on higher education

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has announced the witnesses for an upcoming hearing on higher education issues.


Mexican national sentenced for immigration fraud after child molestation conviction

On May 6, Marcelo Soto-Luna, a Mexican citizen and convicted child molester, was sentenced to seven months in prison for immigration fraud.


Guatemalan national sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy in California

Donis Ariel Maldonado, also known as Donis Maldonado Reyes or "Danny," has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison.


Senate considers GENIUS Act for regulating digital asset stablecoins

The U.S. Senate has taken a significant step towards regulating digital assets by voting to consider the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.


Woman sentenced for producing child exploitation material involving toddler

U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel has sentenced a St. Louis County woman to 25 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material involving a toddler.


Guatemalan charged with false claims for child sponsorship after FBI investigation

An illegal immigrant from Guatemala has been charged in New Jersey with submitting false sponsorship applications to gain custody of two unaccompanied alien children.


Chinese national deported after conviction for photographing military sites

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Fengyun Shi, a Chinese national, following his conviction for photographing military installations using an aircraft.


ICE arrests four convicted child sex offenders across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested four individuals convicted of child sex crimes across various states, including Massachusetts, California, New York, and Texas.


ICE arrests Afghan national convicted of assault in Maryland

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody Javid Ahmadi, a 27-year-old Afghani national, in Elkridge, Maryland.


ICE arrests over 200 during Los Angeles operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of 239 individuals during a recent weeklong operation aimed at enhancing public safety in the Los Angeles area.


Mexican fishermen face indictment over illegal red snapper harvesting

A South Texas grand jury has indicted four men from Matamoros, Mexico, for illegally transporting fish taken from the Gulf of America.


Rubio meets with Syrian foreign minister following Trump-al-Sharaa summit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Türkiye.