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Trump orders new measures to tackle drug prices in the United States

In a recent executive order, former U.S. President Donald Trump outlined various strategies aimed at lowering prescription drug prices in the United States.


Fargo man receives prison sentence for robbery at convenience store

Lucas Tavares, a 34-year-old man from Fargo, ND, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for committing a Hobbs Act Robbery.


Trump issues new directive on federal office space management

President Donald J. Trump has announced a new executive order focusing on federal office space management.


Vari agrees to $1.1M settlement over false claims allegations with GSA

Varidesk, LLC and Vari Sales Corporation, operating under the name VARI, have settled allegations related to their contract with the General Services Administration (GSA) for $1.1 million.


Gang member pleads guilty to drug and firearm charges in federal court

A Boston-based gang member has admitted to drug distribution and firearm charges in federal court.


Two Romanian men sentenced, one pleads guilty for skimmer installation in Mississippi

Alexandru Ionut Gheorghe and Marian Aurelian Neacsu have each been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison following their involvement in possession of skimmer devices used to capture bank card information.


Seven indicted in Atlanta in international drug and money laundering scheme

In an ongoing operation against international drug trafficking, a federal grand jury in Atlanta has indicted seven individuals linked to a Mexico-based trafficker.


Nashville man charged with firearm possession while on probation

Latreavias Burns, a 28-year-old resident of Nashville, has been formally charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire of the Middle District of Tennessee. “We will not...


Chairman Moolenaar introduces legislation to sanction Chinese firms supporting Russia

Chairman John Moolenaar, together with Representative Jimmy Panetta, has put forward new legislation targeting Chinese entities that support Russia's military actions in Ukraine.


Honduran citizen indicted for illegal re-entry into Pennsylvania

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Julian Alberto Rios-Andasol, a 31-year-old citizen of Honduras, for illegal re-entry into the United States.


DOJ faces pushback over crypto prosecutions as new policy aims to end practice

In recent months, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has faced backlash for its investigations and prosecutions of cryptocurrency developers, specifically targeting cases that critics say stifle innovation in the crypto space.


Government to update environmental permitting technology for infrastructure projects

The current administration plans to modernize the technology used in evaluating environmental permits, addressing delays that impact infrastructure projects and economic well-being.


U.S. authorities indict La Nueva Familia Michoacana leaders and impose sanctions

Siblings Johnny and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, identified as leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM) drug cartel, have been charged by a federal grand jury in Georgia.


Charges filed in Nashville drug trafficking case

Larry S. Stoker and Calvin L. Trahan have been charged with conspiracy to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine following their arrest in Nashville.


Kingwood man admits to firearm possession despite felony conviction

Pedro Antonio Pacheco, a resident of Kingwood, West Virginia, has confessed to possessing a firearm illegally, according to court documents.


Buffalo man pleads guilty to mail theft conspiracy charges

A Buffalo man, Lamor Runell Bolden, recently entered a guilty plea for conspiracy to commit mail theft, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Helena real estate agent sentenced for failure to disclose lead paint risks

A Helena real estate agent, Melanie Ann Carlin, has been sentenced to three years of felony probation and fined $150,000 for failing to provide lead-based paint disclosures to veterans living at Fort Harrison in Helena.


Carter Lake man receives seven-year sentence for child pornography offenses

A Carter Lake man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for offenses related to child pornography.


Gang member charged with murder of rival gang member in Ontario

A member of the Mongols Motorcycle Club has been arrested, and another member has been charged, in connection with the assault and murder of a rival gang member in Ontario last month.


Texas woman accused of $17 million counterfeit coupon scheme across the U.S

A woman from San Antonio, Texas, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of New Jersey for allegedly creating and selling counterfeit retail coupons that purportedly resulted in losses exceeding $17 million to retailers across...