Stories by T. J. Graves on Federal Newswire

On February 22, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several updates about law enforcement actions involving an individual with serious charges in Minneapolis; honored an officer killed in service; and promoted victim support services...

Three men indicted for multiple armed carjackings targeting scooter delivery drivers

Three men from Washington, D.C. have been indicted on charges related to a series of armed carjackings and robberies that took place in June 2025.

National Farmers Union urges USDA to restore prevented planting insurance option

National Farmers Union (NFU) has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reinstate crop insurance buy-up coverage for acres that cannot be planted due to weather conditions.

Secretary Rubio meets CARICOM leaders at conference in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) during the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

State Representative Meerman on vehicle sales ban: 'prohibit the sale of vehicles in Michigan that are designed, developed or manufactured by foreign entities of concern'

Michigan State Representative Luke Meerman announced new legislation aimed at banning sales of vehicles from foreign entities deemed concerning for national security reasons.

DHS proposes changes to limit work permits for pending asylum seekers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposed rule aimed at reducing fraudulent asylum claims and addressing the backlog in the U.S. immigration system.

Dearborn Heights man sentenced for multi-million dollar fraud schemes

A Dearborn Heights resident has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes that resulted in losses totaling $1.2 million, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F....

New Britain man receives five-year sentence for role in multi-state cocaine ring

A New Britain resident, Luis Torres Ortiz, 25, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison and four years of supervised release for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.

Mexican nationals sentenced for unlawful reentry into United States

Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced to federal prison for reentering the United States without authorization, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei of the Southern District of Texas.

Jacksonville man pleads guilty in attempt to entice minor for sexual activity

A Jacksonville man, Jerry Alexander Cobb, has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a 13-year-old child to engage in sexual activity using his cellphone and the internet.

Anchorage man receives 14-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

An Anchorage man, Christopher Nickalaskey, 34, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

Durham man receives over 17 years for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine

Kevin Johnson, a 43-year-old resident of Durham, North Carolina, was sentenced on February 23, 2026, to over 17 years in federal prison for his role in distributing large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine.

Gainesville man pleads guilty to Wells Fargo bank robbery

Patrick Shane Johnson, a 51-year-old resident of Gainesville, Florida, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of bank robbery and bank theft.

ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted for violent crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals over the weekend who were previously convicted of serious crimes, including sexual assault of minors, rape, assault, and battery.

Lancaster man sentenced to 15 years for receiving child pornography

A Lancaster resident, Alexander Grupp, age 33, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for receiving child pornography.

South Florida man sentenced for role in scheme stealing millions from Americans

A South Florida resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his involvement in an international scheme that stole millions of dollars from American consumers’ bank accounts.

Bradenton man found guilty of distributing methamphetamine in Florida

A federal jury in Fort Myers has convicted Alejandro Marquetti-Blanco, 34, of Bradenton, for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

Jury convicts Penitas woman for human smuggling offense

A federal jury in Corpus Christi has found Ludivina Vasquez-Salinas, a 63-year-old resident of Penitas, guilty of transporting an undocumented immigrant further into the United States.

Former congressional candidate Omar Navarro sentenced for embezzling campaign funds

A former congressional candidate from Torrance, California, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for embezzling campaign funds through a scheme involving his mother and a friend.

U.S. invests $40 million in international crop research center under America First policy