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Southern Ute tribal member sentenced for child abuse crimes

Kalin Burton Goodtracks, a 36-year-old resident of Ignacio, Colorado, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact with children.


Senate HELP Committee set to vote on education and labor nominations

On June 26, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on several nominations for positions within the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.


Anchorage residents indicted for alleged fentanyl trafficking and money laundering

A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted two Anchorage residents, Corey Clifton and Elizabeth Cruickshank, on charges related to trafficking fentanyl and laundering drug proceeds.


House Select Committee schedules hearing on US AI leadership

The House Select Committee on China is set to hold a hearing titled "Algorithms and Authoritarians: Why U.S. AI Must Lead."


Las Vegas man convicted again for child pornography charges

After a one-day bench trial, Leonard Shove, a Las Vegas resident, was found guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography.


Support Act reintroduced to address opioid crisis and mental health challenges

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Bernie Sanders, and several colleagues have reintroduced the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act.


Man sentenced for smuggling illegal aliens across US-Canada border

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Silvestre German Andujar, a 53-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic residing in Hamilton, Ontario, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for alien smuggling.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

Nolan Long, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.


A Detroit resident has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, and is required to pay $14.5 million in restitution for his role in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud scheme.


Laredo man sentenced for alien smuggling after high-speed chase

A Laredo man has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal aliens, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


A Guatemalan citizen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to illegal reentry into the United States.


Defense Department announces new military nominations

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced today several key nominations made by the President for various positions within the U.S. military.


Jamaican national extradited for alleged fraud targeting elderly Arizona resident

On June 12, 2025, Sherwayne Benjamin Bellinfantie, also known as "Ice Man," was extradited from Jamaica to the United States.


New Hampshire couple pleads guilty to charges from August 2024 crime spree

A New Hampshire couple has admitted guilt in federal court concerning a series of robberies that occurred in August 2024.


Kansas resident receives 30-year sentence for child pornography charges

A Kansas resident has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for charges related to child sexual abuse materials.


U.S. Senate pushes for stricter review of foreign land buys near military sites

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott is spearheading a legislative effort aimed at enhancing national security through improved scrutiny of foreign land acquisitions near sensitive U.S. military and intelligence sites.


Florida man convicted on multiple counts related to child pornography

Donovan Arthur Sauleda, a 39-year-old resident of Crawfordville, Florida, has been convicted by a federal jury on charges related to child pornography and the distribution of obscene material.


Memphis man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm possession

Quantrese Brazzell, a 48-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for drug and firearm-related offenses.


Hearing set to examine role of National Guard State Partnership Program

Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) has announced a hearing focused on the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP).


Senator Cantwell emphasizes rail investment needs at Senate subcommittee hearing

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, representing Washington and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, addressed the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety in a...