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The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced that Robert Crust, 46, formerly from Greeley, Colorado, and Bethany Williams, 44, from Parker, Colorado, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Colorado.


Illegal crossings drop sharply, leading to dismantling of migrant facility

As illegal border crossings have significantly decreased, the U.S. Border Patrol has dismantled a soft-sided migrant processing facility in the San Diego Sector.


U.S. attorney secures nearly $9M from fraudulent PPP loan scheme

On May 14, 2025, U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz finalized the forfeiture of approximately $7 million in fraud and money laundering proceeds to the United States.


Waterbury man sentenced for role in city drug trafficking ring

A Waterbury man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation.


Texas man admits to failing to pay over $8 million in employment taxes

A resident of Harris County, Texas, has confessed to employment tax fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Orange County man sentenced to over 13 years for firearms violation

An Orange, Texas resident has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations.


Chula Vista man pleads guilty in Medicare fraud scheme

Chula Vista resident Fernando Valenzuela Ayub has entered a guilty plea in federal court, acknowledging his role in a scheme involving health care fraud and unlawful kickbacks.


Dunklin County woman sentenced for role in $565K fraud scheme

A woman from Dunklin County has been sentenced to fifteen months in prison for her involvement in a $565,000 fraud scheme.


Augusta resident pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

A woman from Augusta, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to preparing and filing false tax returns for clients.


McKees Rocks resident pleads guilty in federal court over child exploitation charges

A resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Ryan Peters, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor for illegal sexual activity, as well as possession of child sexual abuse material.


Albanian national and American wife face charges for alleged immigration fraud

An Albanian national and his American wife have been charged with making false statements to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), as announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba in Camden, New Jersey.


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

A Guatemalan national, Maynor Tecum-Tecum, was sentenced on May 23, 2025, for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


Raleigh County man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

Joshua Mason Trotter, a 44-year-old resident of Crab Orchard, has pleaded guilty to a federal gun crime.


Man sentenced for firearm possession after assaulting woman

Eddie Lee Grasty has been sentenced to 72 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm.


DOJ evaluates federal prisons' colorectal cancer screening practices

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) has released a report evaluating the Federal Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) colorectal cancer screening practices for inmates and the clinical follow-up on positive screenings.


CMS expands Medicare Advantage audit efforts through new strategy

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced an expansion of its auditing efforts for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.


Trump honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day at Arlington

Today, President Donald J. Trump attended a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery.


US announces temporary sanction waivers for Syrian reconstruction

The United States has announced a 180-day waiver of mandatory Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, as part of the President's commitment to providing sanctions relief.


Education department announces new discretionary grant priorities

The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled new priorities for discretionary grants under the leadership of Secretary Linda McMahon.


SNAP waivers approved by USDA for healthier food options in Indiana and Iowa

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has signed waivers to change the definition of food for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Indiana and Iowa, starting in 2026.