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Rubio discusses U.S.-Iraq relations with Prime Minister Sudani

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani.


Mexican national faces drug charges after extradition

Irma Elvira Cruz, known as "Huzipol" and "Madre," has been arraigned in Atlanta on charges of conspiracy to unlawfully import cocaine into the United States and possession with intent to distribute.


Cocaine worth $872K seized by CBP at Laredo port; two arrests made

As the Laredo community celebrated President George Washington's birthday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers made a significant cocaine seizure at the Laredo Port of Entry.


Walker man convicted for meth distribution faces life sentence

Richard Lance Cline Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Walker, Louisiana, has been convicted by a federal jury for drug distribution.


Grand Island man sentenced for role in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Robert Burkhardt, a 56-year-old resident of Grand Island, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Florida man convicted in $100 million Medicare fraud scheme

A Florida resident has been found guilty by a federal jury for his involvement in a kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME) that resulted in significant financial losses to Medicare and other insurance providers.


Waterbury man receives five-year federal sentence for firearm possession

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Melquawn Jamison, a 26-year-old resident of Waterbury, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill...


South Carolina man sentenced for assaulting TSA officer at Indianapolis airport

George Stevens, a 38-year-old from South Carolina, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for an incident at the Indianapolis International Airport.


Newport News man sentenced to over six years for drug trafficking charges

A Newport News man has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison for drug and firearm offenses.


President orders suspension of clearances related to Covington & Burling LLP

The President has directed the Attorney General and relevant department heads to suspend security clearances for Peter Koski and Covington & Burling LLP members who assisted former Special Counsel Jack Smith.


CBP intercepts $930K in cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted cocaine worth $930,400 hidden in a shipment of cucumbers and jalapeños.


New York man sentenced for defrauding Bernalillo County through email scheme

A New York resident has been sentenced in a federal court for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded Bernalillo County of over $447,000.


TechNet endorses Michael Kratsios for science policy role

Linda Moore, President and CEO of TechNet, has commented on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's hearing regarding Michael Kratsios' nomination.


Kristi Noem outlines first-month achievements as Homeland Security Secretary

In her initial month as Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem has redirected the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to its foundational objective: securing the United States.


Harwich man sentenced to ten years for possessing child pornography

A Harwich resident, Jonathan Fleischmann, 37, has been sentenced to a decade in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Pineville man sentenced for role in child exploitation scheme

A Pineville resident, Daniel Perryman Collins, 34, has been sentenced to over 27 years in prison for his involvement in child exploitation and the production of child pornography.


Rubio discusses regional security with Saudi Defense Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud.


U.S. investigates impact of copper imports on national security

The United States government has announced a new policy to address national security concerns related to copper imports.


Metairie man indicted on charges related to child exploitation materials

A Metairie man, Robert Anthony Marsh Jr., 59, has been indicted on charges related to the possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors and violating the Federal Gun Control Act.


Congressional leadership sends digital asset regulation recommendations to FDIC

Congressional leaders, including House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) Chairman French Hill, have sent a letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on February 20, recommending clarifications to the agency's stance on digital...