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Rochester teacher charged with child pornography offenses
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Kevin Burns, a 45-year-old resident of Irondequoit, New York.
GirlsDoPorn owner pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges
Michael Pratt, the former owner of the website GirlsDoPorn, has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges in a federal court in San Diego.
McKees Rocks man sentenced for firearm possession violation
A McKees Rocks resident has been sentenced to 17-and-a-half years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and violating his federal supervised release.
Poplar woman receives prison sentence for false statements in robbery investigation
A Poplar woman has been sentenced to nine months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for making false statements to federal law enforcement. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the sentencing of Annie Lee Kirn, 27, who pleaded...
Jefferson County man sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy
A Nome, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy.
On the Hill
Hearing set on privacy concerns amid 23andMe's bankruptcy
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced a hearing to address concerns over the bankruptcy of 23andMe, Inc., a genetic testing company that holds the personal DNA data of millions of Americans.
Six indicted over alleged COVID-19 relief fund fraud exceeding $34 million
Elaine A. Escoe, Alfred L. Davis, Gino J. Jourdan, Cher L. Davis, Latoya T. Clark, and James G. McGhow have been indicted on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering related to a scheme that allegedly secured over $34 million in...
Romanian national sentenced for ATM skimming conspiracy impacting U.S. banks
Ionel Tomescu Baldovin, a 28-year-old Romanian national, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy.
Colorado man pleads guilty to laundering COVID-19 relief funds
William Chadwick, a 62-year-old resident of Akron, Colorado, has pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering related to COVID-19 relief funds.
Georgia man sentenced for possessing machinegun at hospital
A Henry County man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for possessing a machinegun at a hospital.
Lexington man admits guilt in COVID-19 relief fraud case
A Lexington, Kentucky resident, Tommie Joyner, 45, has admitted guilt to charges of wire fraud in a scheme to unlawfully acquire COVID-19 pandemic relief benefits.
Charleston woman pleads guilty in COVID-19 PPP loan fraud case
Damisha Brown, a resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in connection with a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan scheme.
Former SSA employee pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
A former employee of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has admitted guilt in a case involving conspiracy and aggravated identity theft, as reported by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
House committee queries non-profit on ties with Huawei’s operating system
Today, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has raised concerns about the Eclipse Foundation's support for Huawei's operating systems, HarmonyOS and OpenHarmony.
Former state trooper sentenced for bribery and drug-related crimes
Today, U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced Justin Riggs, a former Maryland State Trooper, to six years in federal prison for multiple charges including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and bribery under the Travel Act.
On the Hill
Subcommittee examines federal government's use of artificial intelligence
Today, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation convened a hearing to discuss the federal government's use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Labor Department launches opinion letter program across five key agencies
The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced an opinion letter program to enhance compliance assistance, providing clarity on federal labor laws for workers, employers, and stakeholders.
Arizona Legislature passes bill targeting antisemitism in education
The Arizona House has given final approval to HB2867, known as the Antisemitism in Education Act.
ITI urges White House to prioritize federal strategy for artificial intelligence development
As the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) develops its 2025 Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan, the global tech trade association ITI has urged OSTP to prioritize a federal R&D strategy.
Cdt opposes policies affecting free expression and civil liberties
At a time of significant technical and policy changes, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) continues to focus on promoting civil rights and liberties in the digital age.
Crane introduces bill for mine cleanup oversight in rural Arizona
Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025.
Court ruling sparks debate over biometric unlocking and Fifth Amendment rights
In January, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in U.S. v. Brown that the FBI violated the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination when it compelled a man to unlock his phone with his thumbprint.
Cms discusses digital health ecosystem with stakeholders
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently held an in-person listening session to discuss the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information (RFI).
CMS rescinds July 2022 EMTALA guidance on pregnancy-related emergencies
The Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has announced the rescission of guidance issued in July 2022.
DOJ OIG finds challenges in COPS Hiring Program implementation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), led by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz, has released a report concerning the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services...