Stories by T. J. Graves on Federal Newswire


Chicago nurse charged with distributing counterfeit Ozempic

A registered nurse has been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly distributing counterfeit Ozempic to three people in the city during 2023.


Boyd County man sentenced to ten years for fentanyl trafficking and firearm offenses

A Boyd County resident, Terry Gannon, 52, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession.


Two charged with wire fraud conspiracy over fake transit services

Jael Watts, 44, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, and Luis Pino-Copete, 41, of Bogota, Colombia, have been indicted on charges related to a wire fraud conspiracy involving their non-profit company, Pearl Transit Corporation.


Previously convicted felon indicted for illegal firearm possession in Washington D.C

Rocky Lee Brown, 53, a resident of the District of Columbia with a prior felony conviction, has been indicted by a U.S. District Court grand jury on one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Trump directs talks on processed critical mineral imports over national security concerns

President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, directing the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with trading partners regarding imports of...


Federal grand jury indicts man for vandalism at vice president's Cincinnati home

A federal grand jury has indicted William D. DeFoor, 26, on three charges related to an incident at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home.


Cambridge man pleads guilty to manufacturing millions of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills

A Cambridge man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the large-scale manufacture of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Presidential message commemorates anniversary of Treaty of Paris ratification

On January 14, the United States marks the anniversary of the ratification of the Treaty of Paris in 1784.


Chief Michael W. Banks addresses cartel misinformation and recent border security actions

Chief Michael W. Banks posted several updates on January 12-13, 2026 regarding cartel misinformation campaigns targeting migrants, collaborative meetings with DHS leadership in Texas, and recent law enforcement actions against repeat offenders at...


Homeland Security announces end of protected status for Somali nationals

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia.


Limestone County man sentenced to 15 years for possessing child pornography

A Limestone County resident has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for child pornography offenses, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


Cuban national pleads guilty in New Orleans federal cocaine trafficking case

A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges related to the distribution of large quantities of cocaine.


Repeat offender receives five-year sentence for illegal reentry

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


DHS reports arrests in Minnesota operation targeting serious offenders

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the results of Operation Metro Surge, which targeted individuals described as the "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" in Minnesota.


The Merchant founder on China mineral dominance: Beijing 'holds the keys to the critical mineral supply chain'

China's significant control over critical mineral production poses challenges for U.S. supply chains vital for national security and economic independence.


Supreme Court reviews asylum case after Sen. Cruz files amicus brief

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, has filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn a Ninth Circuit decision regarding asylum...


Lawrence man pleads guilty to attempting sex with minor following sting operation

A Lawrence resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to using an interstate facility to transmit information about a child.


North Carolina man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender after moving to Virginia

Joseph Rimero Rutherford, a 34-year-old resident of North Carolina, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for failing to register as a sex offender after moving to Bristol, Virginia.


Michigan man sentenced for disrupting flight leading to emergency landing in Cedar Rapids

A Michigan man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after causing a commercial flight from Omaha to Detroit to make an emergency landing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.


FTC sues JustAnswer over alleged deceptive subscription billing practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against JustAnswer LLC and its CEO, Andrew Kurtzig, alleging that the company deceived consumers by enrolling them in costly recurring monthly subscriptions without obtaining their clear consent.