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Ohio man sentenced to three decades for exploiting minors through fake modeling scheme

A Lorain County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using social media to coerce minor girls into sending sexually explicit images.


House Energy and Commerce Committee schedules markup for fifteen legislative bills

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), has scheduled a Full Committee markup session to review fifteen legislative bills.


U.S., UK reach agreement on pharmaceutical pricing under economic prosperity deal

The United States government has announced an agreement in principle with the United Kingdom regarding pharmaceutical pricing, as part of the U.S.-U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD).


ICE files detainer after deadly Oregon crash involving non-citizen truck driver

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) filed an arrest detainer for Rajinder Kumar, a non-citizen from India, after a fatal traffic accident in Deschutes County, Oregon.


Former Ellensburg doctor indicted on federal charges involving CDL exams and drug prescriptions

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Washington has indicted Anna Elperin, a former doctor from Ellensburg, on 26 felony counts related to falsifying medical examinations for commercial driver’s licenses and issuing prescriptions for...


EPA mandates compliance for Atlantic City's water authority under safe drinking regulations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order to the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority (ACMUA) to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act's Lead and Copper Rule.


ICE urges New York officials to honor detainers for over 7,000 criminal illegal aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons has sent a letter to New York Attorney General Letitia James, urging her office to honor ICE arrest detainers for over 7,000 criminal illegal aliens currently in state custody.


AIA and Accuris announce NAS410 Revision 6 with new pathways for aerospace professionals

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Accuris have announced the release of NAS410 Revision 6, an updated standard for nondestructive testing (NDT) in the aerospace industry.


St. Louis man convicted for selling fentanyl leading to teen's death

Jurors in U.S. District Court in St. Louis have found Bobby Lee Jones, 27, guilty of distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old woman in 2023.


Federal sentences handed down in four Idaho firearms cases

Four individuals have been sentenced to federal prison in Idaho for firearms offenses, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Bart Davis.


Acting U.S. attorney meets with Department of Labor inspector general official

On October 7, 2025, Acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III met with Sean P. Roberts, Special Agent-in-Charge of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG), in Albany, New York.


Cantwell criticizes revised SCORE Act ahead of key House committee vote

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has voiced strong opposition to the latest version of the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE)...


House passes SUPPORT Act reauthorizing opioid crisis response programs

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released a statement following President Trump’s signing of H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, into law. “Today, America...


Dulce man receives seven-year sentence for assault by strangulation

A Dulce resident, Kayiliab Haines, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for assault by strangulation.


Secretary Rubio and German foreign minister discuss efforts for peace in Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to discuss the situation in Ukraine.


Zuni man indicted on federal charges for aggravated sexual abuse

A resident of Zuni, New Mexico, has been indicted on federal charges for sexually abusing two individuals over a period of two years.


House Administration Committee announces new resource lists for constituent services

The Committee on House Administration, together with the Communications Standards Commission, has introduced new guidance that allows Member offices to create and display a "Community Resources List" on their official websites.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to sending obscene videos to undercover agent posing as minor

A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to attempting to send obscene material to someone he believed was a minor, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Former DeWitt post office manager sentenced for stealing over $80K in stamps

Emilio Chirico, a 57-year-old resident of Cicero, New York, was sentenced to six months in prison for wire fraud and misappropriation of postal funds.


Former Marlborough executive charged with tax fraud conspiracy and obstruction

A former executive from Marlborough, Stephen L. Hochberg, has been charged with conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and obstruction of justice.