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By R. C. Jamison | Mar 9, 2026
Congressman Brett Guthrie outlined new legislative efforts aimed at protecting children from online harms in a recent op-ed. The initiatives include updated privacy laws and requirements for age verification on adult content sites. The House Energy and Commerce Committee continues its longstanding role in shaping policies affecting American families.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
Ricardo Santiago has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for fraudulently collecting government benefits over two decades while concealing his employment income from authorities. The court also ordered him to pay restitution after attempts at evasion were uncovered.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
Two men have admitted guilt in a federal court in Connecticut for their roles in laundering nearly $9 million stolen through online scams targeting mostly elderly victims. The defendants face significant prison time after opening sham bank accounts and moving illicit funds into cryptocurrency wallets controlled by scammers.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
A Saugus man has been sentenced to nineteen years for leading a major North Shore drug trafficking ring distributing counterfeit pills with fentanyl and methamphetamine. The case involved significant seizures of illegal drugs and firearms following an extensive multi-agency investigation.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed March 9 as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day for 2026. The day honors Americans held abroad while highlighting recent government efforts for their release.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted a shipment of cocaine worth over $1.7 million concealed in a commercial truck at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge on February 26.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Jonathan Perry of Arlington pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to conspiring with another individual to distribute controlled substances across Massachusetts. Authorities allege involvement with illegal firearms sales and connections to gang activity.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
Wilfredo Ortiz of Bristol was sentenced to over eleven years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking operation based at a New Britain car dealership. Authorities seized large quantities of drugs, firearms, cash, and vehicles during the investigation.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
Patrick J. Dolan has been sentenced to over three years in prison for stealing more than $2 million from clients while acting as their attorney. Prosecutors say he used client funds for personal expenses and falsified records to conceal his actions.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Dwayne Lowery of Jamestown has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving fentanyl distribution and kidnapping after holding a victim for over three weeks across multiple locations. Law enforcement agencies coordinated their investigation leading up to his arrest.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino posted on March 8-9 about CBP efforts against agricultural pests like the New World Screwworm and recent narcotics seizures in Puerto Rico ports.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
A man accused of distributing large amounts of purple fentanyl has been charged federally after his arrest near Atlanta. Authorities say Martin Armando Gonzalez-Martinez worked directly with Mexico-based traffickers before his apprehension by DEA agents.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 9, 2026
Congressman Roger Williams argues that career and technical education is key to solving labor shortages. In an op-ed published March 9, he highlights legislative efforts supporting skills-based training for American workers.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged two individuals with attempting to detonate explosives during protests outside Gracie Mansion in Manhattan on March 7. Authorities allege both suspects acted in support of ISIS and intended mass harm at a public demonstration.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
A St. Louis County woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding Missouri Medicaid by submitting false claims through her home health care company. Camille S. Childress admitted concealing her ownership due to a prior conviction and billing for services not provided.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
Three members linked to the Savani Group have been convicted in Philadelphia for racketeering conspiracy involving healthcare fraud, visa abuse, money laundering, tax evasion, wire fraud, mail fraud, FDCA violations—and more than $30 million in Medicaid losses. Sentencing is set for July 2026.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
A Brooklyn man has pled guilty in federal court to drug trafficking and firearms charges involving fentanyl pills. Authorities say Sadontae Barnett faces at least five years in prison after his arrest during a controlled operation.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
A Nantucket man linked to the 18th Street Gang has been sentenced to two years in prison for distributing fentanyl and cocaine. The case involved multiple law enforcement agencies as part of a broader federal initiative targeting organized crime.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
Luis Donaldo Garcia Lopez was convicted by a federal jury for possessing a firearm while unlawfully present in Arizona after overstaying his visa. Authorities discovered the weapon during a traffic stop as part of broader efforts targeting illegal immigration-related offenses.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 9, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced a hearing focused on U.S. leadership in communications technology ahead of an international conference. The event aims to inform Congress about challenges facing American interests globally.
