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Mexican national sentenced to 70 months for drug trafficking in Utah

Gabriel Alexis Perez-Espinoza, a 29-year-old Mexican national living illegally in the United States, was sentenced to 70 months in prison and three years of supervised release.

Man pleads guilty to child pornography charges in Philadelphia court

Brian Zenszer, a 44-year-old resident of Warminster, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.

Teacher pleads guilty to child exploitation charges in federal court

Samantha Meyer-Davis, aged 32, has pled guilty in federal court to charges of sexual exploitation of a child.

Louisiana man sentenced for traveling to New Jersey for illicit conduct with minor

A man from Louisiana was sentenced to 97 months in prison for traveling to New Jersey with the intent to engage in illegal sexual conduct with a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

Hardin woman arraigned on sex trafficking charges involving a minor

A woman from Hardin, Montana, Veronica Clarice Baker, aged 29, appeared in court in Billings today for her arraignment.

FTC issues $18 million in refunds over Publishers Clearing House claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $18 million in refunds to consumers impacted by misleading claims from Publishers Clearing House (PCH).

Charlotte man sentenced for involvement in multi-million dollar fraud scheme

A Charlotte resident, Bruce Howard Marko, 66, has been sentenced to over a year in prison for his role in a major bank fraud scheme.

Las Vegas man sentenced for threats and anthrax hoax against federal judge

A Las Vegas resident has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for sending a threatening letter to a federal judge, along with a hoax involving anthrax.

Discord user arrested in interstate child exploitation and pornography case

Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Christopher G. Raia from the FBI's New York Field Office, disclosed the arrest of Lonnie Youmans.

South Carolina woman sentenced for embezzling $1.4 million and identity theft

A South Carolina resident has been sentenced in a federal court for her involvement in a prolonged embezzlement and identity theft scheme that amounted to $1.4 million. U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher imposed a sentence of 53 months...

Mason City man admits to federal child pornography charges

Cleon Mitchell Jr., a 46-year-old man from Mason City, Iowa, has pled guilty in federal court in Sioux City to possession of child pornography.

Queens man admits to drug trafficking in Newark federal court

A Queens Village, New York resident, Donovan Elliot, 61, has admitted guilt regarding charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin.

Andrew Clifford Meyer sentenced to over 11 years in fentanyl distribution case

Andrew Clifford Meyer, 36, from Idaho Falls, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

Fargo man sentenced to 32 years for receipt of child pornography

A Fargo resident has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.

Masonry contractor president pleads guilty to bribing Amtrak employee

Mark Snedden, the president of a masonry contractor based in Munster, Indiana, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and making a false claim.

Interior's new policy boosts oil production in Gulf of America

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval following the Department of the Interior's recent announcement regarding a new commingling policy aimed at increasing oil production in the Gulf of America.

HHS and NIH announce new universal vaccine platform for pandemic-prone viruses

On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) announced the development of a new universal vaccine platform named Generation Gold Standard.

Manufacturers urge regulatory balance to boost U.S. industry

In a recent move, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order 14219 by submitting policy proposals aimed at revising numerous regulations that they argue are hindering growth and job...

U.S. Chamber responds to SCOTUS ruling on Cunningham v. Cornell

In response to the Supreme Court's decision in Cunningham v. Cornell, Chantel Sheaks, Vice President of Retirement Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, expressed concerns about potential consequences for employers.

Heritage Foundation supports White House plan to end public broadcasting funds

The Heritage Foundation has expressed approval for a proposal from the Trump administration that urges Congress to cut funding for public broadcasting.

Trump administration freezes funds over alleged civil rights violations at Harvard

The Department of Education's Joint Taskforce to Combat Antisemitism took significant action against Harvard University by freezing $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60 million in contracts.

ICE investigation leads to marriage fraud indictment

An investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Maryland has resulted in federal charges for four individuals accused of orchestrating a scheme to commit visa and marriage fraud.

Four charged in $53 million check fraud scheme involving U.S. Postal Service

Federal authorities have charged four individuals alleged to have been involved in a $53 million check fraud scheme.

Federal task force formed to ensure election integrity in New Jersey

Newark, N.J. - The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey has announced the establishment of a federal task force focused on maintaining the integrity of elections within the district.

Terrell receives 11-year sentence for child pornography offenses

Michael Edward Terrell, 46, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for attempting to receive and distribute child pornography.