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Donald J. Trump announces end to perceived coal policy war

On April 8, 2025, Donald J. Trump announced significant policy changes regarding the coal industry, declaring the end of what he calls Joe Biden's campaign against coal.

Man sentenced to prison for bank fraud and mail theft in Sacramento

Senior U.S. District Court Judge John A. Mendez has sentenced Adam Lee from Orangevale, Sacramento County, to five years and four months in prison.

Washington man faces indictment on child sex trafficking and forced labor charges

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Washington has indicted Jonathan Michael Atkinson, 34, on 11 criminal counts involving severe offenses such as sex trafficking of children, production and attempted production of child pornography,...

ICE deports Costa Rican wanted for drug trafficking back to the home country

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently deported Josseth Santos-Fonseca, a 30-year-old Costa Rican national, back to Costa Rica.

Laredo Port of Entry prepares for Holy Week traffic surge with facilitation measures

As Holy Week approaches, the Laredo Port of Entry is preparing for a significant rise in international traveler traffic through the South Texas border, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations.

ICE removes Honduran murder fugitive from the United States

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the removal of Ruben Alonso Urbina Martinez, a 39-year-old Honduran citizen, who was deported from the United States on April 2.

Jamaican man sentenced to 14 years for drug trafficking in Virginia

After a thorough investigation carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Virginia State Police, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, Jamaican national Kirkville Virgo has been sentenced to...

Louisiana woman pleads guilty in case involving child exploitation images

A Louisiana woman, Hannah Kinchen, has admitted guilt in a case involving child sexual exploitation.

Kenyan woman deported for using sister's travel documents

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have deported a Kenyan woman who attempted to enter the United States using her sister's travel documents.

Border Patrol arrests Tren de Aragua gang member in Maine

On March 30, 2025, United States Border Patrol (USBP) arrested two Venezuelan nationals in connection with a theft investigation in Brunswick, Maine.

CBP improves Applicant Portal to enhance hiring process transparency

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today improvements to its Applicant Portal, aiming to enhance the hiring experience for job seekers.

Nigerian national sentenced to federal prison for Palm Beach County fraud scheme

A Nigerian national, Uwa Nosakhare, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a fraud scheme involving the impersonation of property owners for fraudulent property sales.

CEO of IT staffing firm faces charges of tax and bankruptcy fraud

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced charges against Thomas Stafford, 76, a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for tax and bankruptcy fraud.

US and Egypt discuss Red Sea security and global economy impacts

On April 8, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a telephone conversation with Egyptian Minister of Defense, General Abd-al-Majid Ahmad Saqr.

Rensselaer resident pleads guilty to illegal ammunition possession

James Edwards, a 30-year-old resident of Rensselaer, New York, has entered a guilty plea for the unlawful possession of multiple rounds of ammunition.

CBP halts imports of Taepyung Salt Farm products due to forced labor concerns

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against Taepyung Salt Farm.

White House sets new federal AI policies under Trump's executive order

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released revised policies on the use and procurement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by federal agencies.

Former Boone County Schools official admits to $3.4 million mail fraud scheme

Michael David Barker, a former maintenance director for Boone County Schools, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.

Yuba City man indicted on charges of child sexual abuse material

A federal grand jury has indicted Thomas Michael Davis, a 39-year-old resident of Yuba City, on charges of receiving child sexual abuse material.

Former teacher receives 5-year sentence for sharing child sexual abuse content

A 31-year-old former resident of College Station has been sentenced to federal prison for sharing child sexual abuse material online, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Kinship theme marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week under U.S. Attorney O’Shea's recognition

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, Timothy M. O’Shea, collaborates with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from April 6 to 12, 2025.

NFIB supports budget resolution to make 20% small business deduction permanent

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), which serves as a prominent advocate for small businesses, has declared the Graham amendment to H.Con.

ICE deports Ecuadorian fugitive wanted for multiple criminal charges

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently removed Jose Luis Romero Diaz, an Ecuadorian national, back to Ecuador.

ICE apprehends Dominican fugitive wanted for homicide in Boston

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested a fugitive from the Dominican Republic wanted for homicide.

Former Puerto Rico officer sentenced for child exploitation after ICE investigation

A former Puerto Rico police officer, Luis Javier Pérez-Badillo, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the transportation of child pornography.