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Los Angeles man admits guilt in $65M COVID tax credit fraud scheme

A Los Angeles man has admitted to a federal felony charge after seeking over $65 million in fraudulent tax credits from the IRS.

Florida man indicted for transporting child sexual abuse material

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of James Oxley, a 52-year-old resident of Polk City, Florida.

New sites join Brown v. Board historical park to tell full desegregation story

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the designation of five schools in Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia as affiliated areas of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

Southern District indicts multiple defendants on federal firearms charges

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include charges against individuals accused of illegally possessing firearms.

CBP marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day amid ongoing prevention efforts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) marked National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as Wear Blue Day, on January 11 to recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

FTC highlights four years of key accomplishments under Chair Lina M. Khan

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has provided a summary of the agency's achievements over the past four years, focusing on initiatives that have impacted American consumers and tackled illegal business practices.

Biden approves disaster declaration for Alaska after severe storm and flooding

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has declared a major disaster in Alaska due to severe storms and flooding that occurred from October 20 to October 23, 2024.

Brentwood couple sentenced for falsifying information on loan application

Two Brentwood, Pennsylvania residents were sentenced in federal court on January 15, 2025, for making false statements on a loan application.

Antlers resident sentenced for child sexual exploitation charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Clyde Park Crews III, a 34-year-old resident of Antlers, Oklahoma.

Department of Commerce awards Natcast $6.3 billion for semiconductor technology advancement

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a significant partnership with Natcast to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).

Five members of Hoover Criminal Gang sentenced for violent crimes

A leader of the Hoover Criminal Gang has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of a suspected rival gang member.

Labor department finds preventable fatality at Florida worksite

A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has concluded that a tragic incident at a Port St. Lucie worksite in June 2024 could have been prevented with proper safety measures.

Fayetteville man sentenced for attempted production of child pornography

A Fayetteville man has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison without parole for the attempted production of child pornography.

FTC and DOJ issue new antitrust guidelines impacting worker-related business practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) have jointly released new antitrust guidelines focused on business practices impacting workers.

Man dies after being hit by car on Interstate 19 near Nogales

On July 4, 2024, a man died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 19 near Nogales, Arizona.

Remodeler sentiment improves amid increased demand for large-scale projects

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter of 2024, revealing a positive trend in the remodeling market.

U.S. Deputy Secretary discusses democratic transition with Gabonese leader

Deputy Secretary of State Campbell engaged in a conversation with Gabon's Transition President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.

Vicksburg man sentenced for healthcare fraud; ordered to pay over $1 million restitution

A Vicksburg man, Laron Evans, has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in a complex scheme involving health care fraud, money laundering, identity theft, and contempt of court. U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate also...

Two men charged with COVID unemployment loan fraud in Massachusetts

Two men have been indicted in Boston for allegedly submitting fraudulent information to obtain loans through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.

Mansfield woman sentenced over $8 million PPP fraud

A Mansfield businesswoman, Tamara Starks, has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for her involvement in a fraudulent scheme that secured approximately $8.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

EPA orders Borinquen Containers Corp in PR to fix Clean Air Act violations

The Borinquen Containers Corporation, based in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, has agreed to comply with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) order to address violations of the Clean Air Act at its facility.

New Orleans man pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud charges

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Clifton C. James, a 50-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty to charges related to the CARES Act fraud, money laundering, and false tax filing.

Interior Department releases report on Western Arctic resource protection

The Department of the Interior has released a report summarizing public input on protecting surface resources in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A).

Department of Labor recovers $66K for Oklahoma restaurant workers denied tips

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and injunction to recover $66,000 in back wages and liquidated damages for 13 restaurant workers in Oklahoma City.

Biden-Harris Administration concludes major student loan forgiveness initiatives

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced its final measures for student loan forgiveness, approving over $600 million for 4,550 borrowers through the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan and 4,100 individual borrower defense approvals.