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Treasury Secretary Bessent meets Japanese Finance Minister to discuss regional cooperation

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in a virtual introductory meeting with Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on January 28, 2025.


U.S. reviews foreign aid programs to align spending with national interests

The United States has initiated a 90-day pause and review of its foreign aid programs, aiming to ensure that every dollar spent aligns with national interests.


Washington D.C. man sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession

Alonte Wilkinson, a 31-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received a 57-month federal prison sentence for illegal possession of a firearm.


Greek shipping firm fined over environmental violations

A Greek shipping company, Eurobulk Ltd., has admitted guilt and received sentencing for violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and record falsification.


Delaware County man faces indictment for alleged Social Security fraud

Brian Gill, a 59-year-old resident of Andes, New York, has been indicted on charges of Social Security fraud.


Santa Fe men sentenced for roles in social media-driven drug trafficking operation

Two men from Santa Fe have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Former FDNY chief pleads guilty in bribery conspiracy case

Danielle R. Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Anthony Saccavino has pled guilty to conspiring to solicit and receive bribes during his tenure as Chief of the New York City Fire Department's...


Indianapolis man sentenced to over 20 years for drug trafficking crimes

Lamone Lauderdale, a 37-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm charges.


CBP foils smuggling attempt at Douglas port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Douglas successfully intercepted an alien smuggling attempt involving a 29-year-old female.


Las Cruces man sentenced to ten years for carjacking

A Las Cruces man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison following convictions for carjacking and firearms offenses linked to an incident in February 2023.


Jacksonville man pleads guilty to possession and transfer of destructive devices

Jacksonville, Florida – Shane Allen Gibson, a 45-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to the possession and transfer of a destructive device.


Former officer charged with smuggling attempt at Brooklyn detention center

Earlier today, a federal court in Brooklyn unsealed a complaint charging former federal correctional officer Najee Jackson with attempting to smuggle contraband into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn (MDC-Brooklyn).


MLS returns to Apple TV with expanded coverage

Major League Soccer (MLS) will return to Apple TV next month as part of the ongoing partnership between Apple and MLS.


Lubbock man pleads guilty to cyberstalking ex-girlfriend

A 29-year-old man from Lubbock has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking after sending explicit images of his ex-girlfriend to her family and employer.


Rubio discusses transatlantic relations with Belgian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin.


Realtors provide $1M grant for wildfire victims' relief

The REALTORS Relief Foundation has announced a $1 million grant to the California Association of REALTORS to support families affected by recent wildfires in Southern California.


Hartford man sentenced to prison for illegal firearm possession

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Osiris Muhammad, 24, from Hartford, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala delivered the...


Boone County man sentenced for possession of child pornography

Trenton Alan Cremeans, a 24-year-old resident of Seth, Boone County, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison.


Chicago CBP seizes nearly 1K fake IDs during Spring semester surge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at O'Hare International Airport's International Mail Facility have seized 984 counterfeit driver's licenses from January 21 to 26.


Eastern Idaho women sentenced for roles in fentanyl distribution cases

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the sentencing of two women in separate fentanyl distribution cases in eastern Idaho.