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Donald J. Trump claims "total victory" after court ruling in New York AG case

Former President Donald J. Trump announced what he called a "total victory" regarding a court decision in his ongoing legal battle with New York State Attorney General Letitia James.


Firearms dealer charged with illegal exports linked to Russia through Kazakhstan

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have unsealed an eight-count indictment against Maxim Larin, alleging his involvement in a scheme to illegally export weapons parts and accessories from the United States to countries including Kazakhstan.


Brooklyn cardiologist sentenced for fraud involving unnecessary medical procedures

A Brooklyn cardiologist, Niranjan Mittal, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for his involvement in a health care fraud and bribery scheme.


Ohio siblings sentenced for laundering nearly $800K in cartel drug proceeds

Two siblings from Toledo, Ohio, Christopher Grover Reynolds and Claudette Reynolds, were sentenced to 37 months in prison for laundering $784,045 in drug proceeds on behalf of a Mexico-based cartel. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell handed down...


Ferguson warns tech firms against weakening US data security under foreign government pressure

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has sent letters to more than a dozen major technology companies, reminding them of their responsibilities to safeguard the privacy and data security of American consumers.


Texas man sentenced for illegal chemical dumping in New Mexico

A Houston man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegally dumping hazardous chemicals, including laboratory grade cyanide, at multiple sites in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.


Greensburg woman pleads guilty to stealing $50K in social security benefits

Beverly Watson McNabb, 62, of Greensburg, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds in federal court.


Canadian man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor in Albany

Alexander MacFayden, a 60-year-old Canadian citizen, was sentenced in Albany, New York, to 188 months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography.


Energy secretary visits Jefferson Lab to highlight bill boosting U.S. nuclear science

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Virginia, accompanied by Governor Glenn Youngkin and business leaders.


Chinese woman detained after arrest on charges related to prostitution business

Qingqin Xie, a 39-year-old Chinese citizen, was ordered detained following her arrest on charges related to managing a prostitution business in the Capital Region of New York.


Cincinnati man receives two-year sentence for possession of machinegun in Covington

A Cincinnati man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a machinegun, following an incident last year in Covington, Kentucky.


Hidalgo County residents charged after authorities uncover suspected alien smuggling ring

Four individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged alien smuggling operation in Hidalgo County, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Felon sentenced for crack distribution and illegal firearm possession while on pre-trial release

Melvin Johnson, 27, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for distributing crack cocaine and illegally possessing firearms while on pre-trial release.


Troy man receives ten-year sentence for attempted enticement of minor

Dusty Oliver, Jr., a 36-year-old resident of Troy, New York, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempted enticement and coercion of a minor.


Texas woman sentenced for decade-long student aid fraud scheme

Shelbra Long, a 58-year-old resident of Edinburg, Texas, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for her role in a mail fraud and wire fraud conspiracy that spanned ten years.


Chesapeake man receives nearly 11-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A Chesapeake resident, Jamey Andre Bennett, 50, has been sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Augusta woman sentenced to prison for operating fraudulent 'ghost' tax business

A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for operating a fraudulent tax preparation business in Augusta, Georgia.


Montgomery man sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme involving stolen checks

A Montgomery resident has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for his role in a fraud scheme that resulted in over $1 million in losses and for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.


St. Clair County man indicted for cyberstalking and making threats

A St. Clair County resident has been indicted on charges related to cyberstalking, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


Donald J. Trump touts Texas legislative victories and calls for end to mail-in voting

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on August 21, 2025 regarding legislative wins in Texas and advocating for paper ballots over mail-in voting.