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North Carolina Board of Elections overhauls leadership and compliance to boost election integrity

The North Carolina Board of Elections has announced significant changes in its leadership, oversight, and federal compliance.


FDA reports over 4,000 serious adverse events tied to mifepristone

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortions, has been associated with over 4,000 serious adverse side effects and 151 deaths.


FTC acts against anticompetitive risks in Omnicom-IPG merger

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken measures to address antitrust concerns related to Omnicom Group Inc.'s planned $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG).


New Hampshire man receives sentence for kidnapping an interstate trucker

Barry Perez, a resident of Lebanon, New Hampshire, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for kidnapping an interstate trucker.


Guatemalan national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Rocael Lopez-Lopez, a 32-year-old Guatemalan national residing in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 18, 2025.


Peever man receives nearly six-year sentence for assault with deadly weapon

A Peever, South Dakota man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for assaulting his spouse. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence to Terry Wayne Sterling Heminger, 27, on June 16, 2025.


Mexican national charged with illegal re-entry after multiple removals

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest and charging of Jose Antonio Barcena-Ruiz, a 41-year-old Mexican citizen, with illegal re-entry into the United States.


Three New York residents charged with identity theft and bank fraud conspiracy

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the arrest and indictment of three individuals from Queens, New York.


Greer woman sentenced for wire fraud; ordered $2M restitution

Jennifer L. Bengston Cook, a 56-year-old resident of Greer, South Carolina, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Gregorio Perez-Canceco, a 42-year-old Mexican national residing in York, Pennsylvania.


Mexican national receives prison sentence for role as drug courier

A Mexican national residing illegally in Kent, Washington, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for his involvement as a courier in a drug trafficking operation.


US conducts precision strike on Iranian nuclear facilities

On June 21, 2025, United States forces executed a precision strike against three nuclear facilities in Iran.


Financial Action Task Force updates lists of monitored jurisdictions

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body that sets standards for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, recently updated its list of jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies.


Sinaloa Cartel leader faces charges after extradition from Colombia

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader Brian Donaciano Olguin-Verdugo, also known as Pitt, appeared in a federal court in San Diego following his extradition from Colombia.


Pensacola man indicted on federal charges for series of armed robberies

Deshawn I. Donson, a 21-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, faces federal charges for allegedly committing eighteen armed robberies in Escambia County.


Lieberman sentenced for fraud on federal childcare programs

Menachem "Max" Lieberman has been sentenced to 52 months in prison for his involvement in fraudulent schemes targeting federally funded childcare programs.


Senator Ernst honors Acorn Bluff Farms as small business of the week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has named Acorn Bluff Farms of Louisa County as her Small Business of the Week.


Riverside County man receives over 11-year sentence for drug trafficking

Jose Miguel Perez, a 42-year-old resident of Corona, California, has been sentenced to 11 years and three months in federal prison.


Tax preparer sentenced for filing false returns with fake energy credits

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that James Jean, a 57-year-old resident of Yeadon, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to three years in prison.


Felon sentenced to nearly eight years for armed cocaine trafficking

A man with multiple prior felony convictions has been sentenced to 95 months in federal prison for trafficking cocaine while armed.