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Under Secretary Fernandez leads delegation to strengthen ties with Gulf countries

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is set to lead a delegation to Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates from December 7-11.


Kentucky woman sentenced to over a decade for drug trafficking

A woman from Jonancy, Kentucky, Sasha Adkins, 37, received a sentence of 135 months in prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Washington man sentenced for traveling to Oregon for child exploitation

A Washington State resident, Seth Lee Fabry, 34, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor.


Moolenaar supports Trump's nomination of Perdue as ambassador to China

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has commented on President Trump's nomination of former Senator David Perdue as the United States' next Ambassador to China.


Miami importer admits guilt in tariff evasion scheme involving Chinese truck tires

Hector Samuel Esquijerosa, a Miami resident, has pled guilty to his involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle goods into the United States by using false and fraudulent invoices presented to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).


Mahto man acquitted of assault charges after federal jury trial

A Mahto, South Dakota man has been found not guilty of charges related to an alleged assault incident.


Honduran national faces charges for illegal reentry into the US

A Honduran national has been indicted for reentering the United States after deportation, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Salamanca man faces serious charges related to child exploitation

Jack Sherlock, a 55-year-old resident of Salamanca, New York, has been arrested and charged with attempted production of child pornography and attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.


HUD and FEMA collaborate on pre-disaster housing strategies

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently held a summit to launch the Pre-Disaster Housing Initiative.


Blinken to honor anti-corruption champions with awards ceremony

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is set to announce the fifth cohort of Anti-Corruption Champions Award (ACCA) honorees at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 9, 2024.


House passes act promoting education on dangers of communism

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Crucial Communism Teaching Act, a legislative measure aimed at providing educational resources to high school students about communism and totalitarian regimes.


Blinken discusses Syria situation with Turkish foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to address recent developments in Syria.


Kent man sentenced for illegal purchase and trafficking of over 130 firearms

A Kent, Washington resident, Dion Jamar Cooper, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a straw purchasing scheme that involved more than 130 firearms.


Milwaukee man sentenced for smuggling over 200 machinegun conversion devices

On December 5, 2024, Demario Robinson, a 22-year-old from Milwaukee, was sentenced to 88 months in prison for smuggling machinegun conversion devices (MCDs) and possession of a firearm by a felon.


Eufaula man sentenced to over six years for firearm possession

Michael Shaun Davis, a 57-year-old resident of Eufaula, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.


New Orleans man indicted for federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Darnell Doucet, 26, was charged on December 5, 2024, in a four-count indictment for federal drug and weapons offenses.


Illinois man sentenced for bank fraud involving stolen identities

An Illinois man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for his involvement in a bank fraud scheme that used stolen identities and U.S. Treasury checks.


Colorado man receives lengthy sentence for kidnapping incident at Bloomberg ranch

U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson has sentenced Joseph Beecher, 51, from Craig, Colorado, to 264 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Pine Hill man sentenced for fatal stabbing at Shiprock gathering

A Pine Hill man has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for the fatal stabbing of John Doe during a gathering in Shiprock, New Mexico, in 2023.


CFPB establishes federal oversight over Google's discontinued product

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken a significant step by issuing an order that establishes federal supervisory authority over Google.