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Meg E. Heap continues role as U.S. attorney for Southern District of Georgia

Margaret E. Heap has been reappointed as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, following her selection by the judges of the U.S. District Court for the district.


Senate Judiciary Committee receives DOJ records detailing limits on Clinton Foundation probe

The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), has released records from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that show how senior leadership during the Obama-Biden administration restricted investigations into the Clinton...


Manager of Manhattan investment firm charged with multimillion-dollar pre-IPO fraud scheme

Giovanni Pennetta, manager of the Manhattan-based investment firm Sestante Capital LLC, has been charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.


Secretary Rubio signs status of forces agreement with Paraguay

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) during a meeting on December 15, 2025.


Pensacola man receives 10-year federal sentence for armed drug trafficking

Jermaine Z. Lewis, a 32-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl, as well as possession with intent...


Tampa man indicted for child sexual abuse material distribution and escape

A federal grand jury has indicted Richard Plummer, 44, of Tampa, on charges of distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material as well as escape.


Social media user claims Waymo ride left him stranded in pain: 'Next time I'll call an ambulance'

A social media user identified as @WillCorg reported a recent experience with Waymo, a provider of autonomous ride-hailing services, where he was dropped off at an intersection instead of the emergency room entrance.


Everett man sentenced for racially motivated pipe bomb attack on neighbor’s car

A 55-year-old man from Everett, Washington, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for detonating a pipe bomb that destroyed a neighbor's car.


North Las Vegas man receives decade-long sentence for gun and drug offenses

A North Las Vegas man with prior felony convictions has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for unlawful possession of a machine gun, six firearms, and more than 50 grams of methamphetamine intended for distribution.


Chairman Bost supports VA health administration restructuring plan

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost has expressed support for the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) plan to reorganize and restructure parts of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).


Woodbridge man sentenced for defrauding COVID relief program of over $2 million

A Woodbridge resident has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for defrauding a COVID-19 pandemic relief program of more than $2.3 million, according to an announcement from David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of...


North Chesterfield man convicted for fraudulent Medicaid billing scheme

A federal jury in Richmond has convicted George Nathaniel Boykins, 43, of North Chesterfield on charges of health care fraud and aggravated identity theft.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement promotes IMAGE program for business compliance

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shared updates on December 15, 2025 about its IMAGE workforce compliance program for businesses while also highlighting staff dedication across generations.


USDA begins final phase of national farm economics survey

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is beginning the final phase of its 2025 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS).


Secretary Rubio congratulates Chile’s president-elect Kast, discusses future cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Chile's President-Elect José Antonio Kast to offer congratulations on his recent election win.


Ohio man pleads guilty to possessing credit card fraud devices

An Ohio resident, Sean Matthew Langston, Jr., has pleaded guilty to possessing equipment used for making fraudulent credit cards.


Moolenaar joins global leaders condemning Jimmy Lai conviction by Hong Kong court

Jimmy Lai, the founder and former chairman of Apple Daily, was found guilty on charges brought by Hong Kong prosecutors.


Harrisburg man found guilty on fentanyl trafficking and firearms charges

A Harrisburg resident, Shawkon Sharif Jamison, 30, was convicted after a four-day jury trial for conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, nine counts of distributing fentanyl—including two counts involving at least 40 grams—and being...


Asheville woman sentenced for role in multi-county drug trafficking ring

Charmaine Vapreece Fair, a 32-year-old resident of Asheville, has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for her role in a drug distribution conspiracy involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Minnesota pair faces federal drug charges after seizure in Utah

Two Minnesota residents have been placed in federal custody following their arraignment on drug charges after law enforcement reportedly seized 150 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Utah.