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EPA finalizes review of Upper Hudson PCB cleanup after public comment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its third periodic review of the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the Upper Hudson River, following a public comment period.


Pharmacy burglary leader sentenced to over seventeen years in federal prison

Keith Brown, a convicted felon from Humble, Texas, has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for leading a criminal organization responsible for numerous pharmacy burglaries across multiple states.


Treasury issues updated guidance on domestic content bonus for clean energy credits

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released new guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act's domestic content bonus for Clean Electricity Production and Investment Tax Credits.


Placer County man sentenced for interstate transportation of minor for sexual offense

Ryan Davidek, a 40-year-old resident of Lincoln, California, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. U.S. District Judge Troy L....


Union Hill house seized after decade-long use for drug trafficking

A house in Richmond's Union Hill neighborhood has been seized by the United States due to its use as a drug-involved premises for over a decade.


Sin City Deciples leader sentenced for racketeering conspiracy

Brandon Romand Parks, known as "Baywatch," has been sentenced to 36 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release.


Colombian leaders plead guilty in US drug trafficking conspiracy

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that two Colombian nationals, Jorge Hernan Gonzalez-Ortiz and Carlos Andres Aldana-Gil, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to cocaine importation into the United States.


Department of Labor recovers unpaid wages for Louisiana home care workers

The U.S. Department of Labor has recently concluded investigations revealing that two companion care providers in south Louisiana misclassified employees as independent contractors, leading to significant wage violations.


Bill introduced to eliminate income tax on tips for service industry workers

Today, Senator Ted Cruz introduced the No Tax on Tips Act of 2025, aiming to eliminate income tax on tips earned by servers and bartenders in the restaurant and foodservice industry.


Ohio man charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

An Ohio resident has been apprehended in connection with the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.


Boston man sentenced for escape from re-entry center amid COVID-19 concerns

A Boston man, Derek Rego, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton for escaping a residential re-entry center where he was completing his federal sentence for drug distribution.


Council Bluffs man receives ten-year sentence for meth possession

A Council Bluffs resident, Richard Dean Putnam, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possessing a significant amount of methamphetamine.


Iowa doctor jailed for HIPAA violations involving unauthorized access to medical records

An Iowa emergency room doctor has been sentenced to a month in jail for violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez-Roman, 31, from Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty on June 28,...


Migrant dies after police chase near El Paso

On July 2, 2024, a migrant was killed following a vehicle pursuit by law enforcement near El Paso, Texas.


Interior Department updates consultation policies with Native Hawaiian Community

The Department of the Interior has announced updates to its policies and procedures aimed at enhancing consultation with the Native Hawaiian Community.


Chicago businessman sentenced for defrauding elderly homeowners in reverse mortgage scheme

A Chicago businessman, Mark Steven Diamond, has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for defrauding elderly homeowners through a reverse mortgage and home repair scheme.


Des Moines man sentenced for distributing fatal dose of fentanyl

A Des Moines man, Kenneth Leroy Quinn, also known as "Coach K," has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison.


Miami broker pleads guilty to violating Russia-Ukraine sanctions

Miami real estate broker Roman Sinyavsky has admitted guilt in a case involving violations of U.S. sanctions and money laundering.


Commerce announces preliminary terms with four companies under CHIPS Act

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary agreements with four companies under the CHIPS and Science Act, aiming to boost semiconductor technology capabilities across the United States.


Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking; forfeits assets

A Renton, Washington resident, Frank Lozano Graves, 57, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the sentence today in U.S. District Court in...