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Two men charged after major fraud probe leads to historic gun seizure in upstate New York

Two Albany residents, Iziah Cox, 37, and Kaya Cox, 41, were arrested on charges of conspiracy to make false statements to financial institutions as part of a federal investigation known as Operation Tidal Wave.


Dominican national pleads guilty in Manchester fentanyl and cocaine trafficking case

A man from the Dominican Republic has admitted his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in New Hampshire.


Georgia man pleads guilty in wire fraud conspiracy targeting Louisiana residents

A Georgia resident has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud involving a former political candidate and four other individuals from Louisiana.


U.S. Attorney’s Office details weekly immigration-related prosecutions across New Mexico

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico has released its weekly report on immigration enforcement activities, highlighting a range of criminal charges filed over the one-week period ending June 13, 2025.


Whiteside County man receives over eight years for methamphetamine distribution

A man from Rock Falls, Illinois, has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine.


Former Columbus lawyer receives probation and fine for lying to FBI

A former lawyer from Columbus, Ohio, Dennis W. McNamara, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay a $15,000 fine after being convicted of making false statements to the FBI.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry in Eastern District of Texas

A Mexican national residing illegally in Jacksonville, Texas, has been indicted for unlawfully returning to the United States.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

KENNETH JACKSON, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on August 20, 2025, to violating the Federal Gun Control Act.


NFIB launches ad campaign thanking Congress for permanent small business tax deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign across radio, digital platforms, and billboards in several states.


Donald J. Trump shares praise from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on law enforcement impact

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on August 21, 2025, citing remarks by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi about recent reductions in homicides due to increased law enforcement presence and referencing his own involvement as an...


Fulton County man charged with distribution of child pornography

Ryan Mowrey, a 38-year-old resident of Caroga Lake, New York, has been ordered detained following charges of distributing child pornography.


Federal grants awarded in Wisconsin to combat violent crimes against women

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin has announced nearly $4 million in federal grants aimed at combating violent crimes against women and enhancing victim services across the state.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to carjacking; sentencing set for December

Rashuad Fontenberry, 33, a former resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to carjacking before United States District Judge Brandon S. Long on August 19, 2025.


DOE grants extension for Lake Charles LNG project exports

The U.S. Department of Energy has granted Lake Charles LNG Export Company, LLC additional time to begin exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries without free trade agreements from its facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana.


Jackson man receives prison sentence for firearm possession by convicted felon

A Jackson resident, Domique Desha Mathews, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Gambian man sentenced for torture convictions under federal law

Michael Sang Correa, a 46-year-old Gambian national, has been sentenced to 67 years and six months in prison following his conviction in the District of Colorado for conspiracy to commit torture and five counts of torture.


Honduran national pleads guilty in New Orleans federal court for illegal reentry

Walter Omar Casco-Lopez, a 36-year-old Honduran national, has pleaded guilty to illegal reentry of a removed alien, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Donald J. Trump announces tariff investigation and cites CBO comments on trade policy

Former President Donald J. Trump made several posts on August 22, 2025 regarding new tariff investigations and statements about U.S. trade policy.


Lewiston man admits to cyberstalking in federal court

A Lewiston resident, Brent Ouellette, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to cyberstalking charges on Thursday.


Donald J. Trump highlights DC visit with federal agents and comments on city’s crime rates

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on August 21, 2025, discussing his visit with federal agents and National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., while also noting a decrease in local crime rates.