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New Orleans man pleads guilty to violating Commodity Exchange Act
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Michael Brian DePetrillo, 43, from New Orleans, has pled guilty to violating the Commodity Exchange Act on February 18, 2025.
Oregon man pleads guilty in swatting scheme targeting NYC Jewish hospitals
Earlier today, Domagoj Patkovic appeared in federal court in Brooklyn and pleaded guilty to charges related to making threats concerning explosives and conveying false information about explosives.
Wausau man receives eight-year sentence for meth trafficking
Bee Her, a 45-year-old resident of Wausau, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Instagram introduces new DM features including translations and music sharing
Instagram has announced the launch of several new features designed to enhance user experience in direct messages (DMs).
Suburban Chicago man sentenced for $1.5M Covid-relief fraud
A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to over five years in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain more than $1.5 million in small business loans under the CARES Act.
On the Hill
Can Congress Trust the CBO? Policy Experts Highlight Forecasting Failures
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has provided nonpartisan budget and economic analyses to Congress since it was established in 1974. The CBO mission is to offer objective information to aid in effective policy-making.
Secretary Rubio discusses Ukraine conflict with Transatlantic Quint
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, as well as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs.
Health Net Federal Services settles over cybersecurity compliance allegations
Health Net Federal Services Inc. (HNFS) and its parent company, Centene Corporation, have agreed to pay over $11 million to settle allegations of false certification regarding federal contractor cybersecurity requirements.
Government pushes for transparency on wasteful spending
The United States Government has been accused of excessive spending on programs, contracts, and grants that do not align with the interests of American citizens.
NFIB supports Death Tax Repeal Act to aid family-run small businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed strong support for the Death Tax Repeal Act, a piece of legislation introduced by Sen.
Missouri man receives 25-year sentence for online child sex crimes
A man from O'Fallon, Missouri, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for child sex charges. U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk handed down the sentence on Friday to Andrew Haller, aged 34, who was involved in sexual activity with a 15-year-old...
Turkish national arrested by ICE Boston over rape charges
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended Bilal Karayigit, a 26-year-old Turkish national, in Burlington on February 19.
Man receives decade-long sentence for shooting at state patrol officer
Montrez Ballard has been sentenced to ten years in prison for firing a machine gun at a Georgia State Patrol officer.
Information Technology Foundation criticizes endorsement of 2023 merger guidelines
Following the release of memoranda by the acting leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which state that the 2023 Merger Guidelines remain agency policy, the Information Technology and Innovation...
Former Guatemalan congressman sentenced for drug trafficking
A former Guatemalan congressman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his involvement in an international drug trafficking conspiracy.
President issues order for tighter control over independent regulatory agencies
The President has issued a new executive order aimed at ensuring greater accountability of federal agencies to the executive branch.
Lexington woman receives prison sentence for producing child pornography
A Lexington woman, Amy Lynn Cook, has been sentenced to 276 months in prison for producing child pornography.
Heritage Foundation introduces new vision for American education
The Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with education scholars, policy experts, and public officials, has introduced The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.
Penn State partners with IBM on AI virtual assistant for student support
IBM has announced a partnership with Penn State University to develop MyResource, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to enhance student access to campus services.
Commonwealth LNG receives first non-FTA export approval under Trump administration
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, alongside President Trump, announced a new export authorization for the Commonwealth LNG project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Mersinger and Peirce to discuss post-election cryptocurrency developments
Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger and SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce are set to engage in a fireside chat at the "Cryptocurrency After the Election" event organized by the Federalist Society.
Secretary of Defense meets with Polish leaders to discuss military cooperation
On February 14, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held meetings with President Andrzej Duda of Poland and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Survey highlights impact of legal tactics on consumer costs
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. (Munich Re US) have released a survey examining consumer opinions on certain tactics used by plaintiff lawyers.
Coweta resident sentenced to probation for false statement to federal officer
Ashley Bryanne Rockwell, a resident of Coweta, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to three years of probation for making false statements to a federal officer.
Metairie man pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material
Kevin Lillis, a 51-year-old resident of Metairie, Louisiana, has pled guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material.