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District man pleads guilty to assault with knife and illegal gun possession

Adam Muhammad, a 40-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from two separate incidents involving domestic violence and unlawful firearm possession.


Senators urge expanded GAO probe into Commerce Department's compliance with MBDA court orders

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Ed Markey, Tammy Baldwin, Ben Ray Luján, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Martin Heinrich have requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) broaden its ongoing investigation into the Department of Commerce’s...


Surgeon from Wauwatosa sentenced to six years for distributing child pornography

Dr. Calvin Eriksen, a 47-year-old surgeon from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.


Canadian man pleads guilty in D.C. court for sextortion targeting over 100 U.S. children

Ramanan Pathmanathan, a 40-year-old Canadian citizen from Toronto, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges related to a sextortion scheme that targeted more than 100 children across the United States.


Secretary Rubio discusses regional security with Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to discuss cooperation on shared priorities and regional security, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


Six arrested following investigation into multi-state drug and gun trafficking operation

Six individuals have been arrested on federal charges connected to an alleged narcotics and firearms trafficking ring operating in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.


Southern District of Texas files over 300 new charges tied to Operation Take Back America

Federal authorities in the Southern District of Texas have charged 307 individuals with criminal offenses this week as part of Operation Take Back America, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Mark Janbakhsh, the former chief executive officer and majority owner of Auto Masters, a Nashville car dealership company, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison on several fraud-related charges.


Two sentenced for fraud involving misuse of client data in real estate schemes

Two former financial services professionals have been sentenced for their roles in a mortgage and investment fraud scheme that involved misusing client information to secure fraudulent loans.


Former paralegal sentenced for embezzling nearly $100,000 from Chicago-area company

A former paralegal for a public company in the Chicago area has been sentenced in federal court after admitting to embezzling nearly $100,000 from her employer.


Nine face federal charges for alleged straw purchasing scheme involving over fifteen firearms

Nine individuals have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to make false statements during the purchase of firearms, according to a federal criminal complaint announced on January 27, 2026.


Florida man sentenced for threatening to assassinate former President Trump

Christopher Davies, a 32-year-old resident of Cape Coral, Florida, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for threatening to assassinate the President of the United States.


New Orleans man receives four-year sentence for firearm possession as felon

A New Orleans resident, Haven Patterson, 43, was sentenced to 48 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


California man sentenced for multi-state identity theft and bank fraud scheme

Muhammed Drammeh, a 30-year-old resident of Huntington Beach, California, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison on January 27, 2026.


Missouri man pleads guilty to child sex abuse and exploitation charges

A man from Washington County, Missouri has pleaded guilty to charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor and soliciting child sexual abuse material.


Houston man pleads guilty in $2 million Ponzi-style investment scheme

A Mont Belvieu resident has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for his role in a Ponzi-style investment scheme, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Tangipahoa man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine

A 24-year-old man from Tangipahoa Parish, Garrett McClain Jr., has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Freedom 250 Grand Prix announced for Washington D.C. as part of America’s 250th anniversary

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order announcing the establishment of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a new INDYCAR race to be held in Washington, D.C., as part of the celebration for America’s 250th anniversary.


FTC submits draft rulemaking notice on rental housing fees for OMB review

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has submitted an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning fees in the rental housing market to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget...


Laredo CBP officers detain man wanted for child sex crime during outbound inspection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have detained a 35-year-old undocumented Mexican citizen, Rogelio Isaac Hernandez Flores, who was wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child.