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Department of Labor seeks janitorial workers owed $3.8M after wage violation case
The U.S. Department of Labor is in the process of locating hundreds of workers who are entitled to a portion of over $3.8 million in unpaid overtime wages.
Coral Sea battle anniversary highlights US-Australia alliance
On the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, a message was conveyed highlighting the significance of this pivotal World War II battle and its impact on the United States and Australia's enduring alliance.
ICE arrests re-offender in Houston after multiple illegal entries into the U.S
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Houston has apprehended David Gonzalez-Gallegos, a 40-year-old Mexican national, following his release from a Texas state correctional facility.
Labor Department releases updated independent contractor enforcement guidelines
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has released a field assistance bulletin to guide the enforcement of employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Forsyth County man receives lengthy sentence for firing at law enforcement
A Forsyth County man, Tyree Ray Long, was sentenced to 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to several charges related to an incident involving law enforcement.
Las Vegas man sentenced for coercion and enticement using Facebook
A man from Las Vegas, Denzel Renyal Michael Loyd, has been sentenced to 160 months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release.
Snapchat user charged with sexually exploiting minors in New York
May 2, 2025, Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced the unsealing of a...
US and Germany progress in Holocaust education and remembrance dialogue
The United States and Germany have announced further progress in their ongoing Dialogue on Holocaust Issues, marking significant milestones since its launch at the ministerial level in 2021.
Greenwood man sentenced to over 17 years for meth trafficking
Timothy Terrell Robinson, a 31-year-old from Greenwood, will serve over 17 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute more than fifty grams of methamphetamine.
Wisconsin man sentenced for swatting spree using hacked home security cameras
A Wisconsin man, Kya Christian Nelson, aged 23, from Racine, has been sentenced to 44 months in federal prison due to his involvement in a "swatting" spree.
Guatemalan national faces indictment for illegal reentry into US
A Guatemalan national has been indicted in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.
Prosecutors in California charge 45 individuals with illegal re-entry into the US
Federal prosecutors in the Central District of California have recently charged 45 individuals with illegal re-entry into the United States after removal.
Passaic County man pleads guilty to using explosive at Chase Bank ATM
A man from Passaic County has pleaded guilty to using an explosive to damage a Chase Bank ATM in Prospect Park, New Jersey. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the admission of guilt made by Nicolas Torres, aged 42, of Passaic, New Jersey.
Biden Admin’s focus on ‘marine sustainability’ while penalizing Ecuadorian seafood company impacts global sustainable fishing efforts today
Former President Joe Biden (D) made “marine sustainability” a stated priority of his administration, but his decision to revoke visas for executives at an Ecuadorian seafood company may have disrupted global efforts to promote sustainable fishing.
Sid Miller supports USDA's appeal to Mexico over screwworm threat
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed support for U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in addressing the New World Screwworm threat.
Universities Space Research Association avoids prosecution after export law breach disclosure
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has chosen not to prosecute the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) following the organization's self-disclosure of export control offenses by a former employee, Jonathan Soong.
Alleged leaders of global child exploitation network arrested in the US and Greece
Leonidas Varagiannis, known as "War" and aged 21, and Prasan Nepal, known as "Trippy" and aged 20, have been arrested and charged for allegedly operating an international child exploitation network named "764."
Repeat offender receives sentence for illegal reentry in the US
A Mexican resident previously deported from the United States seven times between 2013 and 2017 has been sentenced after pleading guilty in a federal court to the charge of illegal reentry.
California man charged with child exploitation; FBI emphasizes internet safety education
Devin Ravine, also known as Derek Johnson, a 20-year-old from Riverside, California, was arrested last Friday on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Chilean national arrested for purse snatching and credit card fraud in Washington, D.C
Mario Bustamante Leiva, a 49-year-old Chilean national, has been arrested in Washington, D.C., on charges of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and robbery linked to three purse snatchings and unauthorized use of credit cards. U.S. Attorney...
Justice Department announces results from nationwide crackdown on child sex abuse offenders
The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide effort to identify and arrest child sex predators.
Justice Department announces results from Operation Restore Justice targeting child sex predators
The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide enforcement effort aimed at identifying and arresting child sex predators.
Michael Faulkender discusses CFIUS reforms at ACI CFIUS Conference
Thank you for the introduction, Andrew, and good afternoon to everyone.
Meeting focuses on US engagement with Pacific Islands Forum
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently engaged in a meeting with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) delegation, which included Dr. ‘Aisake Eke, the Prime Minister of Tonga and current PIF Chair, as well as PIF Secretary General Baron...