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Beloit man sentenced to over two decades for child pornography production

Timothy M. O’Shea, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Misael Dominguez Adorno from Beloit, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in federal prison for producing child pornography.


VA assures continuity of all financial assistance programs

In response to a recent memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that its financial assistance programs will remain unaffected.


Missouri man receives 14-year sentence for persuading minors online

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey has sentenced Jason Michael Enke to 14 years in prison for attempting to persuade minors to engage in sex acts online.


Meta reflects on $8 Billion investment towards enhanced data privacy

For several years, Meta has observed Data Privacy Day by reviewing its privacy milestones.


CBP officers seize nearly 70,000 Ambien pills concealed in yarn shipment

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport uncovered nearly 70,000 Zolpidem Tartrate pills hidden within a shipment of yarn from India.


Georgia trio convicted for armed drug trafficking offenses

Calvin James Smith, Sr., also known as "Rollo," was found guilty on all 23 charges against him in a federal trial in Valdosta, Georgia.


Kansas man sentenced for ramming federal officer with vehicle

A Kansas man has been sentenced to six years in prison for assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Jonas Richard, a 43-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on January 16, 2025, to three counts of distribution of fentanyl.


CBP seizes $8 million worth of methamphetamine at Laredo Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at over $8,100,000 during a weekend operation.


Kansas couple sentenced for stealing deceased father's benefits

A Kansas couple has been sentenced to prison for misappropriating Social Security and retirement benefits from a deceased relative over several years.


AIA congratulates Sean Duffy on confirmation as Secretary of Transportation

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has extended his congratulations to Sean Duffy following his confirmation as the Secretary of Transportation.


Mobile man sentenced for armed drug trafficking while being a federal fugitive

A Mobile man, Tesean R. James, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms possession while being a federal fugitive.


Rubio discusses NATO and economic ties with Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.


Rubio discusses security and defense spending with EU's Kallas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas.


U.S. Attorney announces verdicts in West Virginia correctional officer case

United States Attorney Will Thompson is scheduled to hold a press conference today at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse in Charleston, West Virginia.


CTA backs Trump's nominee Michael Kratsios for OSTP Director

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced its support for Michael Kratsios, nominated by President Trump to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).


Binance holds half of total spot trading value of $TRUMP

CryptoQuant, a blockchain analytics platform, reported that Binance has captured $16 billion of the $38 billion total spot trading volume for $TRUMP.


Antitrust measures impact startup acquisitions and investor returns

The recent increase in antitrust enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) has led to a noticeable decline in startup acquisitions by large companies.


Paradigm VP of government affairs: New SEC crypto task force is 'a sea change compared to the last 4 years'

Alexander Grieve, vice president of government affairs at the crypto investment firm Paradigm, said that the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) launch of a crypto task force indicates a shift in the agency's approach to digital assets.


Binance CEO: 'Crypto-friendly leadership in the world’s largest economy could have seismic effects'

Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, said that U.S. leadership adopting a friendlier approach to the crypto industry would benefit the global crypto ecosystem.