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US government pushes for advanced nuclear reactor deployment
The United States has issued an order to expedite the deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies, emphasizing their role in national security.
U.S., allies discuss strategy against CCP at House Select Committee roundtable
This week, the House Select Committee on China engaged in a roundtable discussion with members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), an international coalition focused on addressing threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
US-UK trade deal promises benefits for American agriculture
President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement in principle with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on May 8.
Profiles
WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Representative Harriet Hageman Reins in the Regulatory State
Harriet Hageman, who represents the entire state of Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives, brings a lifetime of experience in natural resource law and property rights to her role in Congress.
Former US Forest Service agent pleads guilty to stealing government property
Edward Williams, a former Special Agent with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), has pleaded guilty to charges of theft of government property.
St. Paul man sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution using stuffed animals
A St. Paul man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.
Honduran national sentenced for illegal re-entry into US after prior removal
A Honduran national has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, for illegally re-entering the United States after a prior removal.
FTC files statement in energy collusion case against major asset managers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, has filed a Statement of Interest in an antitrust case involving BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard.
Craig H. Missakian appointed as US attorney for Northern District of California
Craig H. Missakian has been officially sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of California.
On the Hill
Tim Scott emphasizes role of Defense Production Act in U.S. security
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has underscored the significance of the Defense Production Act (DPA) in safeguarding national security and maintaining critical supply chains.
Guatemalan national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the US
A Guatemalan national residing unlawfully in New Bedford has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after being deported.
Man receives prison sentence for bomb threat hoax on Alaska Airlines flight
Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Brandon L. Scott, age 40, to 22 months in prison for making a bomb threat onboard a flight to Seattle.
Salvadoran national indicted for illegal reentry into US
A Salvadoran national living in Chelsea, Massachusetts, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges of unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.
Convicted felon receives two-year sentence for firearm possession
Tyrell Anthony West, a 30-year-old resident of the District of Columbia and previously convicted felon, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for possessing a loaded Glock semiautomatic pistol.
Sierra Pacific Industries settles wildfire damage claims with US government
Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) has reached an agreement to pay $204,284.42 in a settlement with the United States regarding damages from a 2021 wildfire.
On the Hill
Bipartisan act passed in honor of Congressman Gerald E. Connolly
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has passed the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act in memory of its late Ranking Member, Gerald E. Connolly.
Eight charged in elderly-targeted fraud scheme spanning US and Canada
A federal indictment in Providence, Rhode Island, charges eight individuals for their involvement in a transnational fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elderly citizens in the United States and Canada.
Colombian nationals plead guilty to cocaine smuggling conspiracy
Three Colombian nationals have pleaded guilty in a St. Louis court, admitting their roles in a conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into the United States.
Mexican national sentenced for repeated illegal re-entries into the US
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Raudel Miranda-Martinez, a 47-year-old Mexican national, for illegal re-entry into the United States.
Mechanicville man faces child pornography charges
Jonathan Macdonald, a 31-year-old resident of Mechanicville, New York, has been charged with receipt and possession of child pornography.
NY man accused of defrauding investors using fake blockchain venture
Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, announced charges against Jeremy Jordan-Jones.
Former defense contractor admits guilt in tax evasion scheme
Douglas Edelman, a 73-year-old former defense contractor, has admitted to tax crimes in connection with a scheme designed to defraud the United States and evade taxes on his income from contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Dover man pleads guilty to stalking three women using fake identities
A Dover man has admitted to stalking three women he was involved with romantically, using anonymous communication methods to create a fictitious stalker.
VA simplifies access to community healthcare for veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced changes aimed at simplifying the process for VA-enrolled veterans to access healthcare from non-VA providers.
ICE arrests Guatemalan national for assaulting federal agent
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended a Guatemalan national, Miguel Tamup-Tamup, also known as Miguel Us-Tamup, in Providence, Rhode Island.