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Two men charged with attempting jury bribery during major drug trafficking trial

An indictment was returned on December 11, 2025, charging Valmir Krasniqi and Afrim Kupa with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice.


Senator Ted Cruz files Supreme Court brief supporting interstate gun permit recognition

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who serves as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in the case Gardner v. Maryland.


Diane J. Sabatino highlights enforcement actions and port expansion in December updates

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared several updates on December 12, 2025 via Twitter about immigration enforcement options using digital tools, recent drug seizures by CBP officers, and plans to expand commercial capacity at...


Rockford man receives 14-year sentence for distributing nearly 900 grams of methamphetamine

A Rockford resident has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.


Former corrections official sentenced for providing confidential data and obstructing investigation

The former acting director of the Lynchburg Community Corrections & Pretrial Services Department (LCCPS), Jennifer Peters, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison.


Senate passes 12 tribal bills aimed at strengthening Native communities

U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), leaders of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, announced that the Senate has passed 12 bills aimed at supporting Native communities.


D.C. high school teacher charged with child pornography production and enticement

John Aaron Gass, a 35-year-old high school history teacher at District of Columbia International School, has been arrested and charged with production of child pornography and enticement of a minor.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal firearm possession and reentry after domestic assault

Daniel Ceron-Ceron, a 38-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm and reentering the United States after deportation.


Miami man indicted in alleged $1.8 billion HyperFund investment fraud

A federal grand jury has indicted Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton, 56, of Miami, Florida, and Prince George’s County, Maryland, for his alleged involvement in a $1.8 billion fraud scheme.


Former Mozaic Payment System executives charged with $20 million fraud against Boston investor

Federal prosecutors have charged two former executives of Mozaic Payment System, Inc. with wire fraud conspiracy, alleging they defrauded a Boston-based private equity firm out of $20 million in equity funding.


House advances three bills targeting grid reliability improvements

Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce announced the passage of three bills aimed at improving the reliability of the U.S. energy grid, reducing energy costs for families, and advancing infrastructure development.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry and prior removals

Felipe Bautista-Ramirez, a 29-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to the felony charge of reentry of a removed alien.


Oklahoma City man receives over nine years in prison for illegal firearm possession

Deshane Ganarro Jefferson, 35, from Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition after previously being convicted of felonies.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details arrests in human smuggling sting on December 12

On December 12, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced multiple arrests in a human smuggling investigation via social media posts.


Waldorf man receives 55-year sentence for armed robberies and murder

A Waldorf man has been sentenced to 55 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of armed robberies and the murder of a business owner, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland.


Homeland Security Committee schedules hearing on preventing human trafficking at major U.S. sports events

The House Committee on Homeland Security has announced a hearing focused on efforts to prevent human trafficking at major upcoming sporting events in the United States, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights arrests and urges cooperation after Minnesota operations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported multiple arrests involving serious offenses in Minnesota on December 11-12, 2025.


Medical software firm settles false claims act case over breast cancer screening billing

PenRad Technologies, Inc., a medical software company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $529,069 to resolve allegations that it caused health care providers to submit claims for unnecessary breast cancer screenings to Medicare...


Port Charlotte man indicted for alleged enticement of minor for sexual activity

A federal grand jury has indicted James Gregory Ford, 34, of Port Charlotte, on charges of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and transferring obscene material to a minor.


House committee investigates allegations of antisemitism at American Psychological Association

The House Education and Workforce Committee, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), has opened an investigation into the American Psychological Association (APA) following reports of antisemitism within the organization.