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Heritage Foundation supports Trump's signing of Take It Down Act

The Heritage Foundation has expressed approval for President Donald J. Trump following his endorsement and signing of the Take It Down Act.

Cayuga County man sentenced for possessing child pornography

Andrew Wilbur, a 25-year-old resident of Cayuga County, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for possessing child pornography.

Tama man pleads guilty to distributing child pornography

Jacob Samuel Yang, a 36-year-old resident of Tama, Iowa, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Cedar Rapids for charges related to distributing and possessing child pornography.

Existing-home sales fall slightly amid regional variations

Existing-home sales in the United States experienced a slight decline of 0.5% in April, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).

Baltimore man sentenced for illegal possession of firearm amid drug-related activities

Brandon Carroll, a 32-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.

Placer County man receives over two decades sentence for child exploitation

Paul Hughes, a 42-year-old resident of Colfax, has been sentenced to 24 years and four months in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.

Virginia man pleads guilty in federal pandemic fraud scheme

The final defendant in a 17-member conspiracy involving fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims has pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Virginia.

Coventry man faces federal indictment for fentanyl trafficking

A federal grand jury has indicted Christian Rodriguez, 38, of Coventry, on charges related to fentanyl trafficking.

Nonprofit executive admits guilt in $2 million student meal fraud

ST. LOUIS – The owner of a nonprofit admitted to fraudulently obtaining over $2 million meant for feeding low-income Missouri children, both before and during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cosmax USA settles False Claims Act allegations over PPP loans

The Justice Department has announced a settlement with Cosmax USA, a company formerly operating as Cosmax USA and Nu-World Corporation.

Milwaukee man receives federal sentence for armed robbery of postal carriers

On May 22, 2025, Huria H. Abu, a 22-year-old Milwaukee resident, was sentenced to 148 months in federal prison for his involvement in multiple armed robberies of U.S. postal carriers.

Dracut man sentenced for fraud involving online cosmetic sales

A Dracut man has been sentenced for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme related to the online sale of cosmetics.

Seattle man faces drug distribution charges on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation

A Seattle resident, Jesse James Cochran, appeared in court for arraignment on charges related to drug distribution on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme confirmed the proceedings.

Child predator sentenced to 16 years for distributing abusive material

A man previously convicted of child exploitation has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Man receives prison sentence for bomb threat hoax on Alaska Airlines flight

Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Brandon L. Scott, age 40, to 22 months in prison for making a bomb threat onboard a flight to Seattle.

Three charged with defrauding over $124k from COVID relief programs

A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted Tiawana Brown, 53, along with her daughters Tijema Brown, 30, and Antionette Rouse, 33.

Donald J. Trump's recent posts on Truth Social focus on news promotion and GOP victories

Former President Donald J. Trump's latest posts on Truth Social highlight ongoing political discourse and Republican achievements in Florida.

Arizona man pleads guilty in fentanyl trafficking case

An Arizona man has pled guilty to charges related to drug trafficking, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.

Mexican national sentenced for smuggling methamphetamine and heroin into U.S

A Mexican national has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and heroin into the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Boston woman sentenced for identity fraud linked to drug trafficking operations

A Boston woman, Ashley Roostaie, also known as "Lola" or "dropdeadlola," has been sentenced to two years' probation for access device fraud and conspiracy to commit the same offense.

Colombian national receives over 20-year sentence for conspiracy against U.S. soldiers

A Colombian national, Kenny Julieth Uribe Chiran, has been sentenced to 262 months in prison by the Southern District of Florida for her involvement in a conspiracy to kidnap and assault two U.S. Army soldiers in Bogotá, Colombia.

Former LA deputy mayor agrees to plead guilty over false bomb threat

A former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety has been charged with threatening to bomb Los Angeles City Hall last year.

Student loan scam operators banned from industry after FTC charges

The operators of a student loan debt relief scam have agreed to a permanent ban from the debt relief industry and will surrender over $1 million in assets.

Mooresville man sentenced for defrauding investors and misusing COVID relief funds

Steven Andiloro, a 53-year-old resident of Mooresville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for orchestrating an investment fraud scheme and misusing COVID relief funds.

Memphis man sentenced for leadership role in armed drug trafficking operation

A Memphis man has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation.