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Cleveland woman charged with filing false federal income tax returns

A Cleveland woman has been charged with preparing false federal income tax returns for clients, authorities said Tuesday. The charges follow an investigation by IRS Criminal Investigation agents.


Two former postal workers sentenced for theft of $4 million in Treasury checks

Two former postal workers have been sentenced after stealing over $4 million in U.S. Treasury checks from a mail facility at JFK Airport between June 2021 and August 2023. Authorities say Kevaughn Wellington received five years' imprisonment while Ky-Mani Straker got one year; both must pay restitution after pleading guilty.


Ashley Moore sentenced to over a year in prison for mass shooting threats in Raleigh

Ashley Moore has been sentenced by a federal judge for making threats related to a mass shooting in Raleigh after pleading guilty earlier this year. Authorities say she sent several threatening messages when unable to access medical treatment following her move from Michigan.


Five individuals sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States in Ohio

Five people have been sentenced in Toledo for illegally re-entering the U.S. after deportation. The cases are part of Operation Take Back America targeting repeat immigration offenses.


Connecticut CPA sentenced to prison for tax evasion and ordered to pay fine

Edward J. Sodlosky was sentenced for evading taxes after hiding over $1 million in income from his accounting practice between 2016 and 2022. He received three months' imprisonment along with fines after pleading guilty last November.


House passes ALERT Act to address air safety after DCA midair collision

The House has passed bipartisan legislation responding to last year's fatal DCA midair crash involving a commercial jetliner and an Army helicopter. The ALERT Act aims at comprehensive reforms based on federal investigators' recommendations.


Senate confirms 100th district judge under Judiciary Chairman Grassley’s leadership

John Thomas Shepherd was confirmed as U.S. District Judge for Arkansas' Western District under Chairman Chuck Grassley's leadership. This marks Grassley's hundredth successful confirmation for district court positions while leading the Senate Judiciary Committee.


House Energy and Commerce Committee announces hearing on 2027 health budget

The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on April 21 about next year's Department of Health and Human Services budget. Chairmen Brett Guthrie and Morgan Griffith said they aim to address healthcare affordability while discussing future collaboration with Secretary Kennedy.


Burleson man sentenced to over 11 years for fentanyl trafficking in Texas

A Burleson man has been sentenced to over eleven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl in East Texas. The case was part of an initiative led by the Homeland Security Task Force targeting drug trafficking organizations.


Operation Atlantic targets approval phishing and identifies $12 million in stolen cryptocurrency

Operation Atlantic brought together law enforcement from three countries against cryptocurrency scams known as approval phishing. The week-long campaign froze millions in stolen assets and identified thousands affected worldwide.


Fairfax man sentenced to 12 months for role in Potomac Gardens drug conspiracy

Lawrence Smith of Fairfax has been sentenced to just over one year in prison for participating in a major cocaine distribution scheme linked to Potomac Gardens housing complex in Southeast Washington D.C., federal prosecutors announced Monday. The case resulted from an extensive FBI-led wiretap investigation targeting regional narcotics activity.


Secretary Rubio meets Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen to discuss Iran and cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen during a U.S. visit by Dutch royalty. Their talks centered on Iran and emphasized continued close cooperation between the two countries.


Ohio man sentenced to 30 years for production of child pornography

A South Point man received a thirty-year federal sentence after admitting to producing child pornography involving a minor victim in Kentucky. Authorities say Michael Merrick must serve most of his term before supervised release under Project Safe Childhood efforts.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights mission against child exploitation in April updates

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published several posts in April outlining their broader law enforcement mandate beyond immigration issues, specifically focusing on efforts to combat online child exploitation.


Grassley calls for clean FISA extension after DOJ agrees to oversight reforms

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley supports an extension of Section 702 after new Department of Justice reforms restore full congressional oversight over surveillance courts. Recent changes address previous concerns about transparency while maintaining key national security authorities.


Baltimore man sentenced to three years for illegal firearm possession

A Baltimore man received three years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm while on supervised release after previous felony convictions. Authorities say Reginald Dargan was arrested following an assault call where police found him carrying an untraceable handgun.


California energy policies linked to high prices and increased foreign oil dependence

California faces some of the nation's highest gas and electricity costs due partly to its energy policies. Federal initiatives aim at easing these burdens while addressing environmental concerns and promoting clean technologies.


DOE announces conditional loan for domestic medical isotope facility in Wisconsin

The Department of Energy has conditionally committed up to $263 million for SHINE Chrysalis' new isotope manufacturing plant in Wisconsin. This facility aims to ensure a steady domestic supply crucial for diagnostics and cancer care while creating hundreds of jobs.


House subcommittee to examine AI’s economic impact on workers and employers April 15

A House subcommittee led by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie will hold a hearing April 15 examining how artificial intelligence affects workers and employers. Witnesses from various organizations are set to testify before lawmakers consider future policies.


CBP reports arrest of British sex offender Jon Horner attempting entry into US

On April 13, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the arrest of Jon Horner—a British citizen identified as a registered sex offender—after he attempted to enter the United States as a tourist.