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Bienville Parish woman sentenced for CARES Act-related wire fraud

Shaquaila Lewis, also known as Shaquaila Lewis-Chatman, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud related to the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program.


Lawmakers urge tighter export controls on chips crucial for China's DeepSeek

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi have urged National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to evaluate the potential national security advantages of implementing export controls on semiconductor chips vital to the AI...


North Carolina man charged with child pornography offenses after airport search

A Wilmington, North Carolina resident has been charged with the transportation and possession of child pornography.


Eight arrested in alleged L.A.-area ports smuggling scheme

Federal authorities have apprehended eight individuals following a grand jury indictment accusing them of orchestrating a large-scale smuggling operation.


Weekend Interview: Congressman Greg Steube’s Focus on National Security

Congressman Greg Steube, representing Florida's 17th district, is known for his strong stance on national security, his advocacy for limited government, and his commitment to defending American values. Elected to Congress in 2018, Steube quickly became a notable figure within the House, known for his bold positions on issues ranging from immigration reform to foreign policy.


Extradited defendant faces charges for $60 million international fraud scheme

Erick Jason Victoria-Brito has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to face charges in a federal court in Manhattan.


Microsoft announces availability of Q2 FY25 earnings report and webcast

Microsoft Corp. has announced that the financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 are now available on its Investor Relations website.


Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into US

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Elizabeth Ramirez-Medina, a 39-year-old Mexican national, for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.


Federal indictment targets 37 individuals in south Georgia drug trafficking case

A federal indictment has been unsealed, revealing allegations against 37 individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation across several communities in south Georgia.


Plum resident pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm possession

A former resident of Plum, Pennsylvania, Solomon Givens, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to drug trafficking and firearms possession.


Nevada collects over $6 million in fiscal year 2024 legal actions

Acting U.S. Attorney Sue Fahami announced that the District of Nevada collected $6,485,417.91 in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2024.


Arkansas man sentenced for traveling to abuse minor

Kyle Biswell, a 39-year-old from Prairie Grove, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


Schenectady man indicted for alleged drug trafficking conspiracy

Jabree Jones, also known as "Breezy," a 32-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, faces charges in an indictment for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and firearm crimes.


Cousins sentenced for defrauding pandemic relief programs

Johnny Narcisse and his cousin Johnson Dieujuste have been sentenced to prison for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program of over $2 million.


CBP intercepts smuggling attempts at San Luis port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis were involved in multiple enforcement activities over the weekend, intercepting attempts to smuggle narcotics, currency, ammunition, and a firearm.


Rubio and Joly discuss US-Canada collaboration on global challenges

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly in Washington, D.C. to discuss collaboration on global challenges shared by the United States and Canada.


Nicholas J. Ganjei appointed new U.S. attorney for Southern District of Texas

Acting Attorney General James McHenry has appointed Nicholas J. Ganjei as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX).


President sends Lunar New Year message for 2025

Melania and I extend our warmest greetings to those in the United States and around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year.


Leader of Massachusetts drug trafficking ring pleads guilty to federal charges

A leader of a drug trafficking organization in Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to multiple federal drug charges.


Youngsville man sentenced for possessing child exploitation materials

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Coy David Miller, 49, from Youngsville, Louisiana, was sentenced on January 15, 2025.