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Trump issues memo to prevent illegal aliens from obtaining Social Security benefits

President Donald J. Trump has issued a directive aimed at preventing illegal aliens from obtaining benefits under the Social Security Act.


Chicago woman receives probation for misprision of felony in drug case

Mia Armani Williams, a 22-year-old resident of Chicago, was sentenced for misprision of a felony in a federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 14, 2025, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen.


Two Bremerton residents face trial over alleged identity theft and fraud scheme

Heather Marquis, a resident of Bremerton, Washington, appeared today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma.


Gambian national Michael Sang Correa convicted of torture in Colorado

A Colorado jury has delivered a guilty verdict against Michael Sang Correa, a Gambian national, convicting him on torture charges linked to events in The Gambia in 2006.


Fentanyl and firearms trafficker sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Azjuan Meriwether, a 25-year-old from Milwaukee, received a 15-year federal prison sentence on April 11, 2025, as announced by Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.


Two plead guilty in cocaine conspiracy case in Mississippi

A man and woman from Meridian have admitted to conspiracy charges related to the distribution of cocaine.


Laredo residents face firearm and immigration charges following investigation

Three individuals have been charged following the discovery of firearms and ammunition at a Laredo residence. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the arrests, revealing that Erick Lopez-Rivera Sr., 37, and Marcos Lora-Morales, 24, both...


Biddeford man sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation offense

A Biddeford man received a 10-year prison sentence on Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland for possessing child sex abuse materials.


Honduran national admits illegal US reentry offense before Boston court

A Honduran national, Manuel A. Padilla, has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for reentering the United States illegally after being previously deported.


Florida woman admits role in $3.3 million Medicare fraud scheme

A Florida woman has pleaded guilty in federal court in Concord for her involvement in a Medicare fraud conspiracy amounting to $3.3 million.


Gang member convicted of violent crime in Detroit federal court

After a week-long trial, a federal jury in Detroit has convicted Anthony Zigler, a member of the Almighty Vice Lords Nation (AVLN), of committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering (VCAR).


Ecuadorian citizen charged with illegal re-entry after deportation

Lorenzo Antonio Loja-Castro, a citizen of Ecuador, has been charged after being arrested for illegally re-entering the United States. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo made the announcement, stating that Loja-Castro could face a maximum penalty of...


Chicago robbery suspect held in custody pending trial, Judge orders detention

A Chicago robbery crew member, Xavier Harris, has been ordered to remain in federal custody pending his trial.


Littleton man given 10-year sentence for cocaine and firearms conspiracy

A Littleton man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison following his involvement in a conspiracy to traffic cocaine and illegal firearms around the Boston area.


Carnegie resident faces federal indictment on tax-related charges

A Carnegie, Pennsylvania resident has been indicted in Pittsburgh by a federal grand jury on charges related to tax evasion and failure to file tax returns, as revealed by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Interior reports significant hike in Gulf oil and gas reserves

The Department of the Interior has announced a notable increase in the estimated oil and gas reserves located in the Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf.


CBP supports third phase of Operation FREE to combat fentanyl trafficking

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced its ongoing support for the launch of Operation FREE 3.0, an initiative aimed at enhancing fentanyl awareness, reduction, enforcement, and eradication.


U.S. Border Patrol arrests citizens for smuggling unaccompanied minors

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector have apprehended two United States citizens on charges of attempting to smuggle unaccompanied minors into the country.


CBP intercepts 71 shipments of dangerous chemicals in March 2025 operation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago intercepted 71 shipments of dangerous chemicals between March 16 and 22, 2025.


CBP seizes over $171,000 in unreported currency at Dulles Airport with K9 assistance

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, with the assistance of canine units, have seized over $171,016 in unreported currency at Washington Dulles International Airport since March 5th.