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Man pleads guilty to mail theft conspiracy in New Orleans
A New Orleans man, Darryl Alexander, aged 22, has entered a guilty plea for conspiring to steal U.S. mail and possessing stolen mail, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
Montville man sentenced for illegal firearm business
Nicholas DeFelice, a 33-year-old resident of Montville, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea delivered the sentence in Hartford.
Fentanyl dealer receives lengthy prison sentence in Maryland drug bust
Querida Moran, a 53-year-old resident of Owings Mills, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow announced the sentence for Moran on charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
FTC adds defendants in case against student loan debt relief scheme
In its ongoing legal case against a student loan debt relief operation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expanded its list of defendants.
South African man arraigned in New York on child pornography distribution charges
Marcell M. Meyer, a South African citizen residing in Sackets Harbor, New York, was arraigned in federal court on charges of distribution of child pornography.
New Orleans postal worker charged with accepting bribes connected to drug shipments
Keith Toney, a 43-year-old mail carrier in New Orleans, has been indicted for allegedly accepting bribes as a public official, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
USDA announces new leadership appointments within its FPAC mission area
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area, which is integral in delivering USDA programs directly to farmers and ranchers.
USDA announces $280M grant amid severe Rio Grande Valley water shortages
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a significant financial intervention to aid agricultural producers in the Rio Grande Valley.
ICE arrests Guatemalan national with child sexual battery conviction in New York City
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested Abel Osbaldo Mendez, a 29-year-old Guatemalan national, in New York City.
ICE arrests Salvadoran man after release from New York facility
Osmin Guevara-Ramirez, a 32-year-old individual from El Salvador, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after his release from the Wyoming Correctional Facility in Attica, New York, on March 28.
HUD cancels $4 million in DEI contracts under new task force initiative
Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Secretary Scott Turner has canceled $4 million in contracts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
HUD halts enforcement of gender identity rule under Secretary Scott Turner
Secretary Scott Turner has directed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to stop enforcement actions related to a 2016 rule concerning gender identity in housing programs.
Scott Turner confirmed as new HUD Secretary by Senate
Scott Turner has been confirmed as the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following a Senate vote of 55-44.
Border Patrol seizes $96K worth of meth at Highway 86 checkpoint
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents in Indio, California, have arrested a U.S. citizen on charges of smuggling methamphetamine.
Secretary Noem announces diplomatic visits to El Salvador, Colombia and Mexico
This week, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is set to visit El Salvador, Colombia, and Mexico.
Border Patrol arrests sex offender among group accused of smuggling near Sells
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents have arrested three U.S. citizens, including a registered sex offender, who were attempting to smuggle three women near Sells, Arizona.
New York man sentenced to 18 years for methamphetamine distribution
Brian Ellis Jones from Freeport, New York has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
New Jersey woman sentenced to prison for $300,000 investment fraud
Diana Mae Fernandez, a New Jersey resident, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison due to her involvement in an investment fraud scheme.
Donald J. Trump announces new ambassadorial appointment and praises key allies
Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social platform on March 27th to announce Brent Bozell as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa while expressing support for Senator Lindsey Graham's work in South Carolina and recognizing women's...
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over Robert Levinson case
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has imposed sanctions on three officials from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).
US imposes new sanctions on entities involved in Iranian oil trade
The U.S. Department of State has announced sanctions against Huaying Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Terminal Storage, a Chinese oil terminal, for purchasing and storing Iranian crude oil from a sanctioned vessel.
CBP launches app allowing travelers early access to provisional I-94
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced a new mobile application, CBP Home, designed to simplify the process of obtaining a provisional I-94 for travelers entering the United States through land border crossings.
CBP seizes over 1,300 pounds of methamphetamine at Calexico Cargo Facility
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Calexico Cargo Facility recently seized over 1,300 pounds of methamphetamine in two separate incidents.
Man detained at Progreso Port of Entry for drug charge and alleged threats
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso Port of Entry have detained a traveler who was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance.
FTC chairman appoints new deputy directors for competition and consumer protection
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Taylor C. Hoogendoorn as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Competition and Katherine White as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.