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Senate approves Ag Committee's revised provisions for cost-share and SNAP eligibility

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman announced that the Senate parliamentarian has approved the committee's revised provisions concerning state cost-share and alien SNAP eligibility.


Houston man charged in multimillion-dollar email scam

A Houston resident has been arrested in connection with a large-scale business email compromise and money laundering scheme, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


House committee approves FY26 legislative branch appropriations act

The House Appropriations Committee convened to deliberate on the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act.


National Restaurant Association offers tips for safe Fourth of July grilling

As the Fourth of July approaches, more than 74 million Americans are preparing for traditional outdoor celebrations such as barbecues and picnics.


Hayward man receives seven-year sentence for bankruptcy fraud

Bernard Seidling, a 74-year-old resident of Hayward, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud and criminal contempt of court.


FTC mandates divestiture in $1.57B retail gas station acquisition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened to address antitrust concerns regarding Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s (ACT) proposed acquisition of 270 retail fuel outlets from Giant Eagle, Inc. The deal, valued at $1.57 billion, raised...


Former teacher charged with federal child exploitation offenses

A federal grand jury has indicted Ray Anthony Waller, a 37-year-old from Fresno, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, receipt of child sexual abuse images, and sending obscene material to a minor.


Bullhead woman receives two-year federal prison sentence for assault

A Bullhead, South Dakota woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence on June 23, 2025.


Atlanta men receive federal sentences for Greenville jewelry store heist

Two men from Atlanta have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in the armed robbery of a jewelry store in Greenville.


South Dakota high schoolers explore legal careers at summer law camp

Earlier this week, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota hosted its second annual Summer Law Camp in Sioux Falls.


Bennington resident sentenced for possessing unregistered bomb

A Bennington man, Tyler Hayes, has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for possessing an unregistered bomb and possessing a bomb as an unlawful drug user.


Philadelphia farmer pleads guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion

John “Jack” Griffin, a 62-year-old resident of Philadelphia and founder of Second Story Farming Inc., has pled guilty to charges of wire fraud and tax evasion.


Burlington man charged with firearm possession after Church Street incident

Noor Mohamed, a 25-year-old resident of Burlington, Vermont, faces charges for being a felon in possession of ammunition.


Lawmakers urge halt on health care cuts impacting small businesses

Small business owners are expressing concern over proposed cuts in the Republican budget reconciliation bill, which could impact Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry and drug offenses

Erlan Eduardo Cruz-Acosta, a Honduran national, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States and offenses related to controlled substances.


Senate explores using sports medicine principles to support healthy aging

Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott, who chairs the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing titled "Lessons from the Field: How Sports Medicine Can Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors."


Two DC men sentenced for roles in violent drug trafficking conspiracy

Jamiek Bassil and Charles Manson, residents of the District of Columbia, received prison sentences for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Arizona woman sentenced to over nine years for child assault

Starla Shaffer, a 36-year-old resident of Mohave Valley, Arizona, has been sentenced to 118 months in prison.


Pennsylvania man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography receipt

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Dylan C. Irvin, a 26-year-old resident of Bradford, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for receipt of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara also imposed a...


Federal jury convicts serial felon Lee Manuel Colson on firearms charges

Lee Manuel Colson, a 45-year-old resident of Tallahassee, Florida, has been convicted by a federal jury for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.