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Rhode Island man pleads guilty to ATM theft across multiple states

David Degrasse, a 59-year-old resident of West Warwick, Rhode Island, has admitted to the interstate transportation of stolen property.


Maryland resident charged with threats against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

An indictment was unsealed today in the District of Columbia, charging a Maryland resident with several offenses related to threats against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.


California man convicted for defrauding over 1,000 struggling homeowners

Seattle – A California man was convicted in U.S. District Court in Seattle for defrauding over 1,000 homeowners facing foreclosure, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller.


FTC reopens case on Chevron-Hess merger after initial dissent

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reopened and set aside the final consent order concerning Chevron Corporation's proposed acquisition of Hess Corporation.


Cruz introduces bipartisan bill to boost U.S. commercial space industry

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Alex Padilla have introduced the Space Exploration Research Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing space research and exploration in the United States.


Senate HELP Committee to consider President Trump’s labor and health nominees

On Thursday, July 24, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on several nominations.


Mexican national indicted for unlawful return to US after prior deportations

A Mexican national residing illegally in Tyler, Texas, has been indicted for unlawfully reentering the United States.


Ponchatoula man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Lonnie Yancy III, a 27-year-old resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.


Comer urges D.C. Council to approve RFK Stadium redevelopment plan

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has called on the D.C. Council to finalize legislative actions regarding the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus before its August 2025 recess.


Seattle man sentenced for crypto Ponzi scheme defrauding $900K

A former semi-professional rugby player from Seattle has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for wire fraud related to a cryptocurrency mining Ponzi scheme.


Felon found guilty in D.C. court for illegal firearm possession

Guy Cummings, a 29-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, was found guilty in U.S. District Court for illegal possession of a firearm.


New Orleans man sentenced to over eight years for firearm possession

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the sentencing of Jarrod Carter, a 30-year-old New Orleans resident, to 97 months in prison for possessing firearms as a felon.


FTC and GoVA Foundation host webinar on scam protection for military families

Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and GoVA Foundation for a webinar focused on helping military families protect themselves from scams.


House committee warns against Chinese influence on Panama Canal

Earlier this week, Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China addressed concerns about Chinese influence on the Panama Canal.


Blockchain Association supports new acts; urges Trump's signature

Washington, D.C. – The Blockchain Association has expressed approval following the bipartisan passage of two significant pieces of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives: the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act.


Houston man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution conspiracy

A Houston resident, Velasquez-Nikki Saadia Porter, 36, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge related to the distribution of fentanyl.


House Appropriations Committee approves FY26 subcommittee allocations reflecting fiscal responsibility

Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved updated interim subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026.


Senate HELP Committee to discuss expanding employee ownership through ESOPs

On Thursday, July 24, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will convene a hearing focused on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).


Eight indicted for drug trafficking violations in Eastern District of Louisiana

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced a four-count indictment against eight individuals accused of violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.


Former Amtrak worker jailed over $1M COVID jobless benefits scam

A former Amtrak employee has been sentenced to 25 months in federal prison for conspiring with her husband to steal nearly $1 million in COVID-19 unemployment insurance benefits and fraudulently obtaining more than $63,000 in sickness benefits.