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Albany man sentenced as career offender for drug trafficking
An Albany resident, Roderick Terrell Ferrell, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.
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Congress urged to codify cost-saving measures by Department of Government Efficiency
The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency convened a hearing titled "Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good" to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts in reducing wasteful spending.
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Lawmakers investigate use of federal grants by activist group linked to LA protests
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, along with Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock and Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Chairman Andy Biggs, have initiated an...
Former DC public schools official convicted for role in bribery scheme
Dana Garnett, a former contract specialist for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), has been found guilty by a federal jury in a case involving bribery and wire fraud.
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Senator Cantwell highlights risk of losing public broadcasting's role in emergencies
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has released a report emphasizing the importance of public broadcasters in emergency situations, especially in rural areas where they may be the only source of information.
Hanford contractor settles fraud allegations with $6.5 million payment
Richland, Washington – The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Washington River Protection Solutions, LLC (WRPS) has paid $6.5 million to settle allegations of fraudulently overcharging the Department of Energy (DOE) for labor hours.
Mexican trafficker sentenced for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl
Jose Bautista Andrade, a 46-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl trafficking.
Mexican national sentenced for $1 million cocaine trafficking operation
A Mexican national residing illegally in the United States has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei.
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House Committee approves FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act
The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act with a vote of 36 to 27.
Pittsburgh man sentenced to six years for drug trafficking violations
A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.
New Orleans man sentenced for violating federal gun control laws
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Jenard Walton, also known as Janard Walton, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison by United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for Congress to codify DOGE reforms
Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) addressed a hearing focused on the efforts to codify reforms by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Omak man sentenced for firearm possession after shooting incident on Colville Reservation
William Luquin Xhurape, a 34-year-old resident of Omak, Washington, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison following his guilty plea to the charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
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Congress discusses implications of quantum computing on U.S. cybersecurity
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) addressed the importance of quantum computing in a hearing titled “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.” The focus...
Chicago man indicted for alleged social security fraud
A suburban Chicago man has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits in the name of his deceased father.
Honduran national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Carlos Rene Medina-Ayala, a 48-year-old native of Honduras, has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.
Wellpinit man sentenced for violent assault on Spokane Indian Reservation
Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that James Ray Hill Jr., 46, of Wellpinit, Washington, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Indian...
New Orleans man faces charges over alleged CARES Act fraud
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the indictment of Irvin C. Francois, III, a 53-year-old resident of New Orleans, on charges related to the CARES Act fraud and money laundering.
Jamestown man sentenced for aiding in murder victim's burial
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the burial of a murder victim.
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House resolution condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer addressed the House of Representatives to express his support for House Resolution 519.
Miami man sentenced for $2.3 million COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud
David Godin, a 34-year-old resident of Miami, Florida, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement in a COVID-19 unemployment insurance benefits fraud scheme. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox also imposed three years...
Raleigh man sentenced for cartel-linked drug trafficking
Nigel Gray, a 45-year-old resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison with an additional five years of supervised release.
Dominican national arrested for alleged role in Massachusetts drug trafficking operation
A Dominican Republic national has been apprehended in connection with a drug trafficking operation based in Massachusetts.
Conehatta man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a minor
A Newton County man has admitted to sexually abusing a minor, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi.
Pittsburgh man indicted for firearm possession as convicted felon
A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury for violating federal firearms law, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.