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Father-son duo indicted for supporting Mexican cartel

Two individuals from Utah have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to support a Mexican cartel engaged in terrorism, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Rhode Island man indicted for assaulting border patrol agents with machine gun

A Rhode Island man, Brenden Sackal, 32, has been charged with multiple offenses following an alleged assault on federal officers.


District man sentenced for illegal firearm possession while under supervision

LaPrince Stephens, a 46-year-old resident of the District of Columbia and previously convicted felon, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm while under court-ordered supervision.


Elizabeth man charged with antisemitic threat against local official

Edward Arthur Owens Jr., a 29-year-old resident of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, faces charges following accusations of making antisemitic threats against a local public official.


Jamaican man sentenced for trafficking MDMA after Cleveland DEA raid

A Jamaican national living in Cleveland has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for trafficking more than 150 pounds of a popular party drug.


Sequestration order issued for fiscal year 2026

By the authority vested in the President by U.S. laws, and in line with section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as amended, a sequestration order has been issued.


Pittsburgh resident faces charges for fraudulent receipt of social security benefits

A Pittsburgh woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) fraud and theft of government property, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Drug trafficker sentenced for smuggling fentanyl-laced pills across US

Lamin Sesay, a 28-year-old resident of Alexandria, Virginia, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for his involvement in a narcotics trafficking conspiracy.


Jamaican national charged with lottery fraud scheme targeting elderly

Deeno Jackson, a 27-year-old Jamaican national, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Tucson on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


British and Chinese nationals charged over plot against U.S. dissident

Federal grand juries in Los Angeles and Milwaukee have indicted two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai of China and John Miller of the United Kingdom, on charges related to interstate stalking and conspiracy.


Pennsylvania man sentenced for fraudulent refund scheme involving millions

Louis Perpignan, a 33-year-old resident of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent refund scheme.


New Orleans man sentenced for CARES Act fraud and money laundering

Clifton C. James, a 50-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to five years of probation for his involvement in CARES Act fraud, money laundering, and filing false tax returns.


Florida man sentenced for role in multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Alan Swiss has been sentenced to 42 months in prison.


Aerospace Industries Association warns against cuts to NASA and NOAA budgets

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has voiced concerns over the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget request for NASA and NOAA.


USDOT updates pipeline safety regulations to reflect Gulf name change

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a Final Rule updating the U.S. Pipeline Safety Regulations.


Transportation secretary advances key drone regulations

Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy submitted two proposed rules to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.


Andy Byford appointed special advisor for New York Penn Station redevelopment

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has announced the appointment of Andy Byford as Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board of Directors for the redevelopment of New York Penn Station.


U.S. allocates over $1.5 billion for disaster-damaged infrastructure repairs

In a move to bolster national hurricane preparedness and aid communities in recovering from severe storms, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced over $1.5 billion in federal funding.


Transportation Secretary announces 52 regulatory cuts across major highway safety agencies

Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has announced a significant deregulatory initiative involving 52 actions across three key agencies: the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and...


Trump's commission releases MAHA report on children's health

The Make America Healthy Again Commission, established by President Donald J. Trump, released the "MAHA Report" which evaluates potential contributors to what is perceived as poor health among American children.