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Honduran man sentenced for illegal reentry after arrest in New York

Ever Josue Erazo-Lopez, a 30-year-old citizen of Honduras, pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed.


Grassley cites vetting failures after fatal attack involving Afghan evacuee

Last week, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot while on duty in Washington, D.C. The attacker was an Afghan national who arrived in the United States under the Biden administration's Operation Allies Welcome program.


Koreatown man charged after alleged Molotov cocktail attack at LA federal building

A man from Koreatown, Jose Francisco Jovel, 54, has been charged with attempting to damage federal property after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails inside a federal building in downtown Los Angeles.


CVS settles with U.S., paying $37 million over improper insulin pen dispensing

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced a $37.76 million settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to resolve allegations that the company over-dispensed insulin pens and improperly billed government...


Durbin and Lee introduce bill for inspector general oversight of DOJ attorney misconduct

U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mike Lee (R-UT) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to include alleged misconduct by DOJ attorneys.


Durbin criticizes Trump's pardon for ex-Honduras leader convicted on U.S. drug charges

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to criticize President Trump’s decision to pardon former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández.


Senator Cruz calls for proactive defense against cyber threats targeting U.S. communications networks

In a Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media hearing titled “Signal Under Siege: Defending America’s Communications Networks,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted the growing threat of cyberattacks against U.S....


Five foreign nationals sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after prior deportations

Five foreign nationals were sentenced in November for illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.


FTC sends $15 million in refunds after Avast privacy case settlement

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing payments totaling nearly $15.3 million to consumers affected by deceptive marketing practices linked to Avast antivirus software.


Justice Department sues six states over failure to provide voter registration lists

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has filed lawsuits against six states—Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington—for not providing their statewide voter registration lists as required by federal law.


Cassidy to host event celebrating IDEA’s 50th anniversary in Senate

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, will host an event on December 3 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).


Chairman Arrington responds to reported Minnesota welfare fraud scheme

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) has responded to reports of large-scale welfare fraud in Minnesota, where over $1 billion in federal funds meant for child nutrition, elderly care, and autism assistance was reportedly...


Colombian national sentenced for multi-state jewelry theft ring involving over $4 million

A Colombian national has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for his role in a series of jewelry store burglaries across the United States.


Georgia man sentenced to prison for role in $24M Medicare fraud scheme

A Georgia resident has been sentenced to 46 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $7.2 million in restitution for his involvement in a Medicare fraud scheme involving illegal kickbacks related to unnecessary genetic testing.


Senator Cantwell questions telecoms over unresolved network vulnerabilities after Salt Typhoon hack

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, questioned telecommunications and cybersecurity experts about ongoing weaknesses in U.S. communications networks following the Salt...


Portland man charged with threatening ICE officers amid rise in violence against agents

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that John Paul Cupp is facing federal criminal charges for making threats against federal law enforcement officers.


Duffy announces initiative to revitalize Washington Dulles International Airport

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).


Senate Aging Committee to examine community support for seniors during holidays

On December 3, 2025, the Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing focused on how strong community networks can support older adults during the holiday season.


Justice Department sues Michigan landlord over alleged sexual harassment of female tenants

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against William Aaron Asper, a landlord in the Westland, Michigan area, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation against female tenants.


Dallas business owner sentenced for failing to pay over $3 million in payroll taxes

A Dallas business owner has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for failing to pay over employment taxes that she withheld from her employees, according to an announcement by United States Attorney for the Northern District...