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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

The United States government has announced a $40 million investment to support the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), an agricultural research institution recognized worldwide.


State Department launches concierge service for AI exports to Pax Silica partners

The U.S. Department of State has launched a pilot “concierge” service to help Pax Silica signatories acquire American-made artificial intelligence (AI) products more efficiently.


U.S.-Japan dialogue addresses regional security challenges including China and North Korea

The United States and Japan held an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on February 18, 2026.


Tennessee man pleads guilty to trafficking fentanyl-laced pills into Southwest Virginia

A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to trafficking fentanyl-laced pills and powder into Southwest Virginia.


NAR launches 'More Than Opening Doors' campaign highlighting realtor expertise

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has launched a new consumer campaign titled "More Than Opening Doors" as part of its Right by You platform.


Pennsylvania man charged after alleged grooming leads police to rescue minor at Castaic motel

A man from Pennsylvania has been arrested and charged federally after allegedly grooming a 13-year-old girl to send him sexually explicit material and images of self-harm, culminating in her rescue from a motel in the Santa Clarita Valley.


Jacksonville man pleads guilty to armed robberies at local pizza restaurants

Eugene Campbell IV, a 35-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to charges related to two armed robberies at pizza restaurants in Jacksonville.


Former Fort Worth resident receives five-year sentence for unemployment benefits fraud

A former resident of Fort Worth, Texas, Mark Alan Valles, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain unemployment benefits from the U.S. Department of Labor.


Fort Eustis soldier receives 10-year sentence for coercion of minors

A soldier stationed at Fort Eustis has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a child.


Ohio man pleads guilty in federal court to producing child pornography

Ronald Pate Newman, III, a 27-year-old resident of Youngstown, Ohio, has pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of producing child pornography.


McKees Rocks man indicted for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Kevin Damont Scott, a 26-year-old resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, on a charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.


Made Fresh Salads recalls multiple cream cheese flavors over listeria concerns

Made Fresh Salads, Inc., based in Bay Shore, New York, has issued a recall for several flavors of its cream cheese due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.