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Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after multiple prior deportations

A Mexican national living in Longview, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally returning to the United States after being deported multiple times.


Federal judge orders halt to IM Mastery Academy operations following FTC complaint

A federal judge in Nevada has issued a preliminary injunction against IM Mastery Academy, also known as IYOVIA, iMarketsLive, and IM Academy, as well as its leaders Chris and Isis Terry.


Justice Department awards over $3 million to Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement

The Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women has awarded $3,382,830 to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) to support efforts against violent crimes targeting women and to enhance victim services in the state.


Energy Department orders continued operation of Michigan coal plant amid Midwest grid concerns

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to address grid reliability concerns in the Midwest.


Arthur man pleads guilty to receipt of child pornography

A man from Arthur, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography in federal court in Sioux City.


Chicago man sentenced to over four years for illegal gun possession around children

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 55 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a loaded handgun in a residence on the Near West Side where several children were present.


Tacoma gang members indicted after major fentanyl trafficking bust

Over the past 36 hours, law enforcement in Tacoma executed 13 search warrants and arrested eight of nine individuals indicted for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller.


Donald J. Trump criticizes MSNBC ratings and claims border security improvements

Former President Donald J. Trump made several posts on Truth Social on August 21, 2025.


Michigan man sentenced to over ten years for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine

A Michigan man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Parkersburg man receives nearly six-year sentence for federal gun offense

A Parkersburg man, Michael David Enoch, 33, was sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Donald J. Trump shares news community links and quotes Marco Rubio on diplomacy

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on August 21, 2025 promoting news communities centered around him and quoting Secretary Marco Rubio’s praise for his diplomatic potential regarding Russia-Ukraine relations.


Cincinnati man receives lengthy federal sentence for leading drug trafficking conspiracy

A Cincinnati man, Devante Garrett, 30, has been sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for multiple drug trafficking offenses.


Italian national sentenced to two years for identity theft involving firearm purchase

An Italian national living in Woodbridge has been sentenced to two years in prison for aggravated identity theft.


Peoria man sentenced to 20 years for repeat child pornography offenses

A Peoria man, Michael Dean Dupoy, 53, has been sentenced to a total of 20 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Jonathan E. Hawley handed down the sentence on August 20, 2025, which includes 216 months...


Chicago man receives over 16 years for illegal firearm sales

A Chicago resident has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for illegally dealing firearms.


Donald J. Trump shares updates and criticism of Adam Schiff on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social on August 21, 2025, including promotional content for his news community and criticism directed at Representative Adam Schiff regarding legal matters.


Nevada man sentenced for over $11M COVID-19 relief fraud involving PPP loans

A Nevada man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $11 million.


Tulsa man sentenced to over 17 years for aggravated sexual abuse and strangulation

A Tulsa man has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison after being convicted of aggravated sexual abuse and assault by strangulation in Indian country.


Cabell County man receives four-year federal sentence for drug offense

Henry Rogers, a 66-year-old resident of Barboursville, was sentenced to four years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.


Philadelphia man pleads guilty to federal charges over racist threats

Mark Tucci, a 44-year-old Philadelphia resident, pleaded guilty to several federal charges related to making violent and racist threats against African Americans.