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Registered sex offender receives 25-year sentence for enticement of minor

Curtis Ellington, a registered sex offender from Junction City, Kansas, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity.


Jasper County man receives over 17 years for methamphetamine trafficking

A Buna resident, Billy Ray Robinson, Jr., has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Energy Department announces $134 million investment in fusion research programs

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $134 million in funding for two programs aimed at advancing fusion energy research and strengthening the United States’ position in fusion technology development.


Second man pleads guilty; two others charged in Montgomery robbery case

A second individual has pleaded guilty and two more have been charged in connection with the March 10, 2025, robbery of a dry cleaning business in Montgomery, Alabama.


Pensacola man sentenced to over two years for mail theft and identity fraud

Rashaad Tariq Lee, a 31-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to 25 months in federal prison after being convicted of unlawful possession of stolen mail and means of identification.


Mexican national charged with illegal reentry after prior drug conviction

A Mexican national, Maria Vega-Villalba, 45, appeared in federal court in Las Vegas on charges of illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported.


Comer opens hearing on new legislation addressing crime concerns in Washington D.C

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) opened a markup session today to discuss legislation aimed at improving safety and aesthetics in Washington, D.C. The proposed measures seek to give District law...


Senate Commerce schedules hearing for NTSB, OSTP, and Commerce Department nominees

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nominations hearing for several federal positions on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.


Dominican national sentenced for illegal reentry after multiple deportations

A Dominican national living unlawfully in Lawrence, Massachusetts, was sentenced in federal court for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


Senate subcommittee discusses advancing US leadership in artificial intelligence

At a Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing, Chairman Ted Budd (R-N.C.) addressed the importance of advancing artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and infrastructure in the United States.


Appeals court rules Trump-era “Liberation Day” tariffs illegal; Markey urges immediate relief

A federal appeals court has ruled that tariffs known as “Liberation Day” tariffs, implemented by the Trump administration, are illegal.


Jefferson County woman receives 10-year sentence for $1.4 million wire fraud

A Port Arthur resident has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her role in a wire fraud scheme that defrauded an elderly victim out of more than $1.4 million, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the...


Naasón Joaquín García indicted on racketeering conspiracy involving La Luz del Mundo Church

Federal authorities have announced charges against Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo Church, and several associates for alleged racketeering, sex trafficking, and child exploitation.


Baltimore man sentenced to nine years for gun possession near school

Gary Hall, a 34-year-old Baltimore resident, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, as well as possessing a firearm in a school zone.


Gainesville man faces federal charges for child pornography offenses

Daniel Reginald Hanna, II, a 38-year-old resident of Gainesville, Florida, has been indicted on federal charges related to child pornography.


NAHB urges Congress to back policies preserving energy choices amid affordability concerns

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has urged Congress to address the ongoing housing affordability crisis by supporting policies that maintain energy choice, allow access to a variety of appliances, and provide flexibility in...


Prince George’s County man sentenced for CARES Act fraud involving over $3 million

Ahmed Hussain, a 23-year-old resident of Prince George’s County, Maryland, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $557,078 in restitution.


Tangipahoa Parish man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Rodney Berry, 42, of Tangipahoa Parish, pleaded guilty on August 28, 2025, to multiple violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act before United States District Judge Barry Ashe.


Shiprock man indicted on federal sexual assault and kidnapping charges

A Shiprock resident has been indicted on federal charges related to the sexual assault and kidnapping of two minors in Indian Country, according to court documents released Tuesday.


Virginia woman sentenced for murder at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

A woman from Alexandria, Virginia, has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for the murder of a man at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio.