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Justice Department seizes fake crypto investment site linked to Burmese scam compound

Federal authorities have seized a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment website linked to the Tai Chang scam compound in Burma, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro of the District of Columbia.


Cruz thanks Trump after MEDAL Act becomes law increasing pensions for Medal of Honor recipients

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement after President Donald Trump signed the House version of his Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act into law.


Trump announces 'Trump Corollary' on Monroe Doctrine anniversary

On December 2, 2025, the White House marked the anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine with a statement from President Donald J. Trump.


Rochester man receives over four years in prison for illegal firearm possession

Travis Frazier, a 28-year-old resident of Rochester, Indiana, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing a firearm following a misdemeanor conviction for...


Webster Groves man pleads guilty to possession and distribution of child pornography

A Webster Groves, Missouri man has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material online.


Greystar settles with FTC for $24 million over hidden rental fees allegations

Greystar, the largest multi-family rental property manager in the United States, has agreed to pay $24 million and stop certain advertising practices after a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Colorado.


Whitehall man indicted for cyberstalking multiple women across several states

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Brett Michael Dadig, 31, of Whitehall Borough, Pennsylvania, on charges that include cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and making interstate threats.


President signs bills on National Mall displays and Taiwan policy reporting

On December 2, 2025, the President signed two congressional bills into law.


Justice Department seizes thousands of illegal 7-OH product units from Missouri warehouses

The Justice Department, in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has seized about 73,000 units of products containing 7-hydroxymitragine (7-OH) from three warehouses.


Buffalo man admits role in credit card fraud scheme targeting Synchrony Bank

A Buffalo resident has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in a case involving the fraudulent use of credit card accounts, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


CBP officers seize $6 million in counterfeit watches destined for Washington

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati have intercepted a shipment containing 52 counterfeit designer watches from Colombia, officials announced.


House Small Business Committee examines impact of rising crime on local businesses

The House Committee on Small Business, led by Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX), held a hearing titled “Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses” to discuss how rising crime rates are affecting small businesses across the...


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on supporting seniors through holiday community programs

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on December 3 to discuss how community networks can support older adults during the holiday season.


Kotzebue man receives maximum sentence for sexual exploitation involving child pornography

A Kotzebue man, Jesse Hadley, 33, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor female in Bethel by surreptitiously filming her and possessing child pornography.


El Chapo's son pleads guilty in Chicago federal court on major drug charges

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Loera and a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, pleaded guilty in federal court in Chicago to drug conspiracy and engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise.


Senators introduce resolution recognizing 50 years since Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Chris Van Hollen have introduced a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).


New Orleans man receives six-year sentence for federal drug and weapons charges

A New Orleans resident, Lawrence Watkins, 27, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for drug and weapons offenses.


Commerce Secretary names Taylor Jordan as new director for Office of Space Commerce

Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has announced the appointment of Taylor Jordan as Director of the Office of Space Commerce (OSC).


Nigerian man sentenced to 20 years for leading national bank fraud scheme

Oluwaseun Adekoya, also known by several aliases including “Ace G.” and “Legendary,” was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role as the leader of a nationwide bank fraud and money laundering operation.


North Carolina DMV adopts new procedures after review finds improper voter registrations

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will implement new measures to improve the integrity of the voter-registration process, following a review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office that revealed ineligible individuals had been registered...