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Air Force Maj. Gen. Luke C.G. Cropsey nominated for lieutenant general

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a presidential nomination concerning the United States Air Force.

Thirteen arrested on drug trafficking charges in Louisiana

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Percy Giles III, and Concordia Parish Sheriff David Hedrick announced the arrest of 13 individuals on federal drug trafficking charges.

Salvadoran national sentenced after escaping detention to avoid deportation

A Salvadoran national, Dennis Arnoldo Zeledon Hernandez, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for obstructing an agency proceeding.

Kennewick detective honored with national award for community policing

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.

Podiatrist sentenced alongside recruiter for fraudulent billing scheme targeting TRICARE

A podiatrist and a patient recruiter have been sentenced for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme that billed TRICARE, the health care program for U.S. service members and their families, $8.5 million for unnecessary compounded creams.

Salt Lake detective honored with national award for community policing

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing, recognizing Detective Tyler Norman of the Salt Lake City Police Department among others.

CFTC reports record $17.1 billion monetary relief for fiscal year 2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced record monetary relief of over $17.1 billion for fiscal year 2024.

Texas man sentenced for coercing minors via Instagram

A Texas man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for coercion and enticement of minors, following a case involving sextortion of children he met on Instagram.

Saratoga Springs man sentenced for receiving child pornography

Christopher Barry, a 42-year-old resident of Saratoga Springs, New York, has been sentenced to six years in prison for receiving child pornography.

Two charged with sex trafficking offenses involving a minor

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced charges against Craig Coins, Jr., 30, and Aubreanna Odendahl, 26, both from Mississippi.

Office of Technology releases new research questions on tech challenges

The Office of Technology (OT) recently shared a series of research questions, highlighting their commitment to exploring complex technological issues.

Jacksonville man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material

Kevin John Merritt, a 63-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, has pleaded guilty to producing videos and photos depicting the sexual abuse of a child.

Mail theft suspect faces charges after extradition

Ibrahim Emmanuel De La Cruz, a 25-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been extradited to face charges related to high-volume thefts of U.S. Mail and an armed robbery incident.

Springfield man sentenced for drug trafficking while on supervised release

Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Yoanni Suarez, also known as "Cuba," has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison.

EPA finalizes changes to chemical review process under TSCA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized amendments to its regulations for reviewing new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Justice Department announces new measures to reduce suicide risk in federal custody

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a series of over 50 measures aimed at reducing the risk of suicide among adults in federal custody.

Three charged in Indiana SIM-swapping conspiracy targeting victims nationwide

An indictment was unsealed in Oakland charging three Indiana residents with conspiracy related to a SIM-swapping operation.

Kentucky man pleads guilty to felony charge from Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A Kentucky man, Matthew Brent Carver, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to his actions during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Small Business Rundown offers insights on hiring challenges

The latest edition of the Small Business Rundown podcast explores the challenges small business owners face in finding qualified workers amid a competitive labor market.

CBP opens new CTPAT field office in Laredo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has inaugurated a new office for its Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Program in Laredo, Texas.

NFIB releases guide to help small businesses navigate credit card chargebacks

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center has released a new Credit Card Chargeback Guide aimed at helping small businesses handle and prevent disputes related to chargebacks.

FTC takes action against Gravy Analytics over unlawful sale of sensitive location data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against Gravy Analytics Inc. and its subsidiary Venntel Inc. for allegedly selling sensitive location data without user consent.

Texas women charged with mortgage fraud involving over $8 million

Three women from Texas face federal charges related to a mortgage fraud scheme, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.

Celsius founder pleads guilty to fraud and market manipulation

Alexander Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of Celsius Network LLC, has pled guilty to charges of commodities fraud and securities fraud.

USA unveils pavilion plans for Expo 2025 Osaka

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, alongside Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shigeo Yamada, held a press briefing to discuss the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.