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Donald J. Trump promotes news community and claims role in preventing global conflicts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates to Truth Social on July 28, 2025, highlighting his personal news community and asserting that his presence has prevented multiple global wars.


Laurel County man receives federal prison sentence for meth trafficking conspiracy

A Laurel County man, Brandon Bustle, 39, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Robert Wier handed down the sentence on Monday in London, Kentucky.


East Aurora man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography

Brian O’Brien, a 42-year-old resident of East Aurora, New York, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography in federal court, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


FTC receives $14.6 million grant for data modernization project

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been awarded a $14.6 million grant from the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) to upgrade its data processing infrastructure.


U.S. Attorney's Office announces multiple immigration-related prosecutions in Northern District of Ohio

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has announced recent immigration enforcement actions involving three separate cases.


Florida woman sentenced for hiding $90 million offshore with help from family

A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for her role in a scheme to hide more than $90 million from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Covington woman charged with distributing animal crush videos faces federal prosecution

A Covington, Louisiana woman has been charged with distributing animal crush videos online.


Buffalo man sentenced to 20 years for distributing fentanyl linked to fatal overdoses

A Buffalo man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl and other drugs that led to both fatal and non-fatal overdoses. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Davon Mitchell, also known as Blu Boyy, age...


Neshoba County man sentenced to over fifteen years for child pornography possession

A Neshoba County man has been sentenced to more than fifteen years in federal prison for possessing child pornography, officials announced.


Leominster man indicted on charges tied to alleged theft and laundering of tax refund

A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted Jesse El-Ghoul, 31, of Leominster, on charges related to the alleged theft of over $1.3 million in government funds.


Anthony McNair receives additional prison time for jail stabbing while awaiting robbery sentencing

Anthony McNair, 36, of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for a stabbing incident that took place at the DC Central Detention Facility on October 11, 2024.


Ftc seeks public input on potential deceptive practices in gender-affirming care for minors

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a public inquiry to gather information about possible false or unsupported claims regarding “gender-affirming care” for minors.


New Orleans man receives ten-year sentence for drug trafficking and illegal firearms

Lovon White, a 22-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on July 23, 2025 by U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk to ten years in prison and five years of supervised release.


Waterloo man sentenced for fleeing police with handgun and drugs

A man from Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal re-entry into Maine

A Guatemalan national, Marvin Aguilar-Lopez, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for re-entering the United States after being deported.


Delaware County man faces federal child exploitation charges after initial release on bail

A Delaware County man, Brent G. Trimbell, 44, was arrested Sunday evening and appeared in federal court on charges of sexual exploitation of a child.


South Carolina man sentenced after embezzling over $1 million from Maryland business

A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for his role in an embezzlement and identity theft scheme that resulted in losses of more than $1.4 million.


U.S. seeks forfeiture of over $1.7 million in cryptocurrency tied to ransomware

The United States has filed a civil complaint in the Northern District of Texas to seek forfeiture of cryptocurrency valued at over $1.7 million, which was seized by the Dallas FBI in April 2025.


Detroit man sentenced for role in Huntington-area methamphetamine trafficking

Mark Lawrence Lowe, also known as “Cell,” 24, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for aiding and abetting the possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of...


Kansas man receives 30-year sentence for production of child pornography

A Wichita man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse materials.