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EPA Administrator visits Michigan to discuss water safety and emissions testing

On February 20, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Flint, Michigan.


Howey-In-The-Hills resident pleads guilty in tax embezzlement case

Dorian Farmer, a resident of Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges related to embezzling employment taxes.


California man indicted for child sexual abuse material production

A California man, Rigoberto Rios Gallardo, has been indicted on charges related to the production of child sexual abuse material and coercion and enticement of a minor.


Washington man indicted for multiple carjackings

Lamontee Fowler, a 21-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faced arraignment today following a 35-count indictment related to an armed carjacking spree in Southeast Washington, D.C. during April and May of 2024.


Florida businessmen sentenced for fraudulent PPE sales during COVID-19

Brian H. Sperber and Edmond S. Norkus have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a wire fraud scheme related to the sale of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Treasury Secretary discusses economic issues with China's Vice Premier

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held an introductory call with Vice Premier He Lifeng of China.


Sex offender sentenced to over ten years for child pornography possession

A registered sex offender, Thomas O. Stroud Jr., has been sentenced to 130 months in prison for possessing child pornography.


Karston Tannis captures vibrant portraits with iPhone 16 Pro Max

As long as he can remember, Karston Tannis has been drawn to photography.


CCIA voices concern over new Vermont legislation impacting minors' online privacy

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has voiced its concerns to Vermont lawmakers regarding the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (VAADC), a bill identified as S. 69/H. 210.


Saad Healthcare settles $3M claim over alleged false Medicare billing

Saad Enterprises Inc., operating as Saad Healthcare, has agreed to a $3 million settlement over allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


CBP seizes 200K counterfeit stamps in Birmingham port operation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at the Port of Birmingham have intercepted a significant shipment of counterfeit U.S. Forever Stamps, stopping them from entering postal circulation.


ICE arrests illegal immigrant after failed firearm purchase attempt

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Juan Antonio Reyes, a 51-year-old Salvadorian national, in Baton Rouge on February 17.


Hilton Head lawyer receives nine-month sentence for illegal fund transfers

Peter J. Strauss, a lawyer from Hilton Head, South Carolina, has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for his role in transferring $3 million to prevent its lawful seizure.


Rubio and Sikorski discuss U.S.-Poland partnership and Ukraine conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in Washington.


Rubio discusses cooperation with Uzbekistan foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to reaffirm the United States' support for Uzbekistan's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.


Nevada woman charged with defrauding seniors through romance scams

A woman from Las Vegas, Nevada, has been indicted on 21 counts for allegedly defrauding older men she met through online dating services.


Repeat offender sentenced for firearm possession after violating federal supervised release

Spokane, Washington – On February 19, 2025, Nicholas J. Kloepfel, aged 41 and a resident of Graham, Washington, was sentenced to 96 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Drug traffickers sentenced for distributing methamphetamine and cocaine in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Four individuals involved in a drug trafficking organization have been sentenced to prison for their roles in mailing and distributing methamphetamine and cocaine throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania.


Minneapolis man convicted for fentanyl distribution and illegal firearm possession

A Minneapolis man has been found guilty by a federal jury for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and illegal firearm possession.


Parmelee man sentenced for domestic assault as habitual offender

A Parmelee, South Dakota man has been sentenced for domestic assault by a habitual offender. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentence on February 20, 2025.