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Sioux City man sentenced to over eleven years for meth distribution conspiracy

Dean Christiansen, a 64-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced to 134 months in federal prison on November 18, 2025.


Baltimore man receives over 13-year sentence for cocaine distribution conspiracy

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar handed down a sentence of 140 months to Linnard Wortham, 41, of Baltimore, Maryland, for...


ICE arrests Salvadoran national wanted for violent crimes against Houston woman

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Cesar Orlando Castro Serrano, a Salvadoran national wanted by Houston police for his alleged involvement in a violent attack against a 22-year-old woman in 2023.


Heinrich criticizes Republican-backed resolution targeting Wyoming land management plan

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke on the Senate floor criticizing Congressional Republicans for supporting a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at overturning a...


Former Warner Robins insurance agent sentenced to prison for bank fraud

A former insurance agent from Warner Robins, Georgia, has been sentenced to federal prison for bank fraud after redirecting a customer’s premium payments for his own benefit.


Armed felon convicted on federal drug distribution charges after high-speed chase

After a four-day trial, a federal jury in Atlanta convicted Traon Turk of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Senate committee leaders support DOE push for FERC action on large-load grid connections

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Committee, have expressed bipartisan support for a Department of Energy proposal that would require...


Ute Mountain Ute tribal member convicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse

A federal jury in Durango, Colorado has convicted Lyndreth Hemp Wall, 59, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, on 15 counts related to sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact.


United States extradites alleged Tren de Aragua members to Chile on violent crime charges

On September 30, the United States extradited three individuals to Chile who are accused of being members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan-based transnational criminal organization.


United States extradites alleged Tren de Aragua members to Chile on violent crime charges

On September 30, the United States extradited three individuals to Chile who are accused of being members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan-based transnational criminal organization.


New Jersey man charged with cyberstalking linked to extremist network ‘764

Marek Cherkaoui, a 21-year-old resident of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, was arrested on charges of cyberstalking in connection with the network known as 764.


FTC orders Valvoline and Greenbriar to divest 45 oil change shops over antitrust concerns

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that Valvoline Inc. and Greenbriar Equity Fund V., L.P. must divest 45 quick-lube oil change shops to address antitrust concerns related to their $625 million transaction.


Ohio man pleads guilty to conspiracy in drug trafficking case

Brady McKinley, a 46-year-old resident of Adena, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy in the upper Ohio Valley.


Senator Cantwell voices support for select Trump administration nominees during committee session

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered her opening statement during an executive session to consider several presidential nominees.


Johnstown man pleads guilty to federal narcotics trafficking charges

A Johnstown, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple narcotics trafficking charges.


Costa Rican man sentenced for importing cocaine into Texas

A Costa Rican national has been sentenced to nearly 24 and a half years in federal prison for his role in importing cocaine into the Eastern District of Texas.


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted for violent and drug-related crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens with convictions for serious offenses such as murder, child sex crimes, rape, and drug trafficking.


Brooklyn businessman sentenced to 15 years for $55 million fraud scheme

Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, David Motovich was sentenced to 15 years in prison for running an illegal money transmitting business, failing to file currency transaction reports, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, money...


Durbin addresses rising security concerns for federal judiciary amid increased threats

At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on judicial nominations, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the committee, addressed an increase in threats against federal judges.


Senate committee approves six nominees for commerce and transportation roles

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved six nominations for key positions in the Departments of Commerce and Transportation.