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Maryland man sentenced for illegal gun possession while on supervised release

Anthony Eugene Burns, a 31-year-old Maryland resident with a prior felony conviction, was sentenced on November 24, 2025, to 55 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded Glock 27 pistol with an extended magazine.


Department of War invests nearly $30 million in domestic gallium and scandium production

The Department of War has awarded $29.9 million to ElementUS Minerals, LLC (ElementUSA) to support the creation of a domestic supply of gallium and scandium.


Sola pays $2 million to settle alleged Medicaid overbilling in Virginia

Sola, Inc., a former operator of adult residential group homes in Gloucester, Virginia, has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to Virginia Medicaid.


Pensacola man sentenced to 15 years for distributing methamphetamine and other narcotics

David Blackman III, a 39-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine as well as mixtures...


St. Louis man receives 12-year sentence for bank and store robberies

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple robberies, including a bank and two mobile phone stores.


Secretary Rubio discusses Sudan ceasefire with UAE foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on networks tied to Iranian oil trade

The U.S. Departments of State and Treasury have announced new sanctions targeting shipping networks involved in funding the Iranian government’s activities through illicit oil sales, as well as an airline and its affiliates that provide arms and...


United States partners with UK and Australia to sanction ransomware infrastructure providers

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have jointly imposed sanctions on Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting company, and its network.


Deputy Secretary Edgar outlines cost-saving measures at DHS under Secretary Kristi Noem

The Washington Times recently published an opinion piece by U.S. Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar, titled "How Kristi Noem’s leadership saved America: Righting the fiscal ship after Biden."


Philadelphia man receives 25-year sentence for violent carjackings

Khalil Dickens, a 22-year-old Philadelphia resident, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in a series of violent armed carjackings and robberies that took place during the summer of 2023.


St. Louis man sentenced to prison for fleeing police and causing serious crash

A man from St. Louis County has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, following a police chase that resulted in a serious car accident.


Tallahassee man pleads guilty to child pornography distribution charges

Richard Alan Spivey, also known as “Rick,” has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of distribution and receipt of child pornography.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on legislative solutions for children's online safety

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, have announced a hearing focused on legislative measures to...


Norwalk man pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse material

A Norwalk man, Rudolph Girdhari, 36, pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to possession of child pornography after waiving his right to be indicted.


Saugus man pleads guilty in federal court for trafficking counterfeit meth and fentanyl pills

A Saugus resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving thousands of counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Oregon man pleads guilty to federal hate crime involving attempted killing

A man from Springfield, Oregon, has pleaded guilty in federal court to a hate crime charge for assaulting another individual based on their sexual orientation.


All 70 arrested NYCHA employees convicted on bribery or fraud charges

All 70 employees of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) who were arrested and charged in February 2024 have now been convicted of bribery, fraud, or extortion offenses, according to an announcement by the United States Attorney for the...


Cruz releases report alleging DOT pressured airports to house migrants

An investigative report released by Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, alleges that the Biden administration's Department of Transportation (DOT) coordinated with local officials in several major cities to facilitate the...


Former executive sentenced for hiding trading losses leading to major layoffs

David Smothermon, a former commodities trading executive, was sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud after admitting to hiding significant trading losses from his employer.


Missouri man sentenced after fleeing state following drug charge

Joshua Kyle Cook, a 39-year-old man from Missouri, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.