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Baton Rouge man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges
A Baton Rouge resident, Roy Robinson, aged 35, has entered a guilty plea to federal drug and firearms charges.
Erie Coke pleads guilty to air emissions violations; agrees to $700K fine
Erie Coke Corporation, a now-defunct company, has admitted guilt in federal court to two criminal charges related to air emissions violations.
Donald J. Trump's recent social media activity highlights court ruling and criticism
Donald J. Trump recently posted on Truth Social about a significant court ruling concerning presidential powers and criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Mason City man receives over seven-year sentence for meth distribution intent
A Mason City man has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
Walmart settles with FTC over wire transfer scam allegations
Walmart has agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it allowed scammers to exploit its in-store money transfer services, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars being taken from U.S....
Federal jury convicts two in multi-state human trafficking operation
Kimberly Robinson Gandy of Gulfport, Mississippi, has been found guilty by a federal jury on charges related to sex trafficking and money laundering.
Ecuadorian national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States
An Ecuadorian national residing in Lawrence has admitted guilt in federal court for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.
Ohio man sentenced for distributing thousands of child pornography files
Brent Bennett, a 55-year-old resident of Norwalk, Ohio, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for receiving and distributing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). U.S. District Judge James G. Carr handed down the sentence on June 10, 2025.
First sentencing handed down in Maryland pawn shop firearm burglary case
Juwon Markel Anderson, a 22-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, received an 84-month federal prison sentence for his involvement in the December 2023 burglary of a Maryland pawn shop.
On the Hill
Democrats urge GOP leader Thune against healthcare and food aid cuts
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, along with Senators Amy Klobuchar, Ron Wyden, and Jeff Merkley, have led the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to reconsider proposed Republican cuts to health care...
Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into US
A Mexican national, Jaime Eduardo Gonzalez-Camacho, appeared in court in Las Vegas to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported.
Supreme Court reverses D.C. Circuit in EPA case involving standing requirements
The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed a decision by the D.C. Circuit Court in the case of Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Stockton brothers face federal indictment over alleged wire fraud scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted Stockton brothers Hector Perez, 34, and Flavio Perez, 29, on charges related to a wire fraud conspiracy.
On the Hill
Tim Scott addresses banking committee's role in One Big Beautiful Bill
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has issued a statement regarding the ongoing reconciliation discussions related to the Senate Republicans' legislative proposal known as the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Laurel County company pleads guilty over misbranded drug charges
A company based in Laurel County, Kentucky, named Facial Expressions, has pleaded guilty to receiving misbranded drugs across state lines.
donald j trump addresses harvard university issues and court victory over los angeles
Former President Donald J. Trump recently shared updates via Truth Social regarding ongoing issues at Harvard University and a court victory involving Los Angeles as of June 20, 2025.
Raymond Eagle Hawk charged with attempted murder after incident at memorial site
A man has been charged with assault with intent to commit murder following an incident at the Wounded Knee Memorial Site in the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Southern District of Texas files over 200 new immigration-related cases
A significant legal development unfolded in the Southern District of Texas, where U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 204 new cases related to immigration and border security offenses were filed from June 13-19.
Arkansas men fined over $14k for illegal paddlefish snagging
As summer approaches, the importance of adhering to federal laws governing public lands and waters is underscored by recent legal actions against four Arkansas residents.
Federal Railroad Administration launches updated safety data website
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has launched a new online public safety data website, designed to be more user-friendly and meet the requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
Federal Railroad Administration launches new safety data website
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has launched a new online public safety data website, as mandated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
Transportation Secretary urges Congress to pass bill for new air traffic control system
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has called on Congress to pass President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, which aims to initiate upgrades to the country's aging air traffic control systems.
U.S., international regulators collaborate on advanced air mobility roadmap
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new collaboration between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and four international regulators to develop an advanced air mobility (AAM) roadmap.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation to speak at Merchant Marine Academy commencement
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy will deliver the commencement address at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on June 23, 2025.
Transportation Secretary Duffy streamlines exemption process for automated vehicles
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced changes to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Part 555 exemption process, aimed at accelerating the development of automated vehicles.