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Maryland man sentenced for involvement in pet-selling fraud scheme

Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Anomah Ndonwi, a 32-year-old resident of Chillum, Maryland, to 30 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


FTC issues refunds after student loan forgiveness scam

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $356,900 in refunds to consumers affected by a student loan forgiveness scam.


Senate committee approves funding bill supporting environmental initiatives in Maine

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, announced significant funding for Maine as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Cassidy emphasizes importance of expanding employee ownership through strengthening retirement systems

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks at a hearing focused on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).


Jefferson County man gets 19 years for fentanyl trafficking

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Detroit man convicted for trafficking minors; faces minimum 25-year sentence

After a seven-day trial, a federal jury in Detroit found Kevin Lavon Giles guilty of sex trafficking two minors and one adult.


Greenville man receives 15-year sentence for armed standoff with police

Jonas Michael Fucito, a 32-year-old convicted felon, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release after an armed standoff with police.


Roswell man sentenced for threats against former FBI Director Christopher Wray

John Woodbury, a 35-year-old resident of Roswell, Georgia, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for transmitting threats against former FBI Director Christopher Wray.


Red Lake man found guilty in federal court for child sexual assault

Following a four-day trial, Matthew Thomas McGregor, 35, from Red Lake, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges of sexual abuse of a minor.


Donald J. Trump addresses speculation over government subsidies for Elon Musk’s companies

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social on July 24, 2025, addressing rumors about removing government subsidies from Elon Musk's companies.


Donald J. Trump shares updates on Federal Reserve Building renovation tour

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on July 24, 2025 about touring renovations at the Federal Reserve Building alongside Chairman Jerome Powell and Senator Tim Scott.


Mexican citizen sentenced for using fake Green Card in Charleston

Maximino Montalvo Salas, a 20-year-old Mexican citizen residing illegally in Charleston, pleaded guilty to possessing a fraudulent Permanent Resident Card.


Boston lawyer accused of stealing over $2 million from clients

A Boston lawyer, Patrick J. Dolan, has been charged with allegedly defrauding two clients of over $2 million.


Monroe man sentenced to four years for $2M COVID-19 relief fund fraud

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Brian J. Albelli, 46, from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, received a sentence of 48 months in prison on June 23, 2025.


David M. Toepfer sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Ohio

David M. Toepfer has officially taken the oath of office as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.


St Tammany Parish man sentenced for wire fraud conspiracy

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the sentencing of Joseph Harold West, Jr., a resident of St. Tammany Parish, to 46 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Furniture firm settles $4.9M duty evasion case

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced that Grosfillex, Inc., a French outdoor furniture manufacturer with North American headquarters in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, will pay $4.9 million to settle allegations of evading antidumping and...


Attorney enters deferred prosecution agreement after false statements at federal detention center

A Connecticut attorney has agreed to a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and surrendered his law license after admitting to making false statements at a federal detention center.


Senator Capito addresses surface transportation improvements at subcommittee hearing

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, took part in a subcommittee hearing focused on enhancing America's transportation infrastructure.


Moran supports Topping's confirmation as VA Chief Financial Officer

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, expressed his support for U.S. Army Captain Richard Topping's confirmation as Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).