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Beaumont man receives nearly ten-year sentence for armed robbery

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in federal prison for his role in an armed robbery, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Poteau doctor settles allegations over improper handling of controlled substances

Dr. Jonathan S. Clark, a physician based in Poteau, Oklahoma, has agreed to pay $105,000 to settle allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act.


Former community support worker pleads guilty to defrauding DC Medicaid program

Jariatu Jalloh, a 39-year-old Maryland resident, has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree fraud and two counts of first-degree theft for her role in defrauding the District of Columbia’s Medicaid program.


Inchelium man receives over two years in prison for assaulting partner on reservation

On December 10, 2025, Frederick Daniel Stensgar, a 61-year-old resident of Inchelium, Washington, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for assaulting his intimate partner on the Colville Reservation.


CBP promotes online resources for border wait times in December 2025 tweets

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) used its Twitter account on December 11, 2025, to promote digital resources for monitoring border wait times and share additional links relevant to travelers.


Memphis man convicted again as armed career criminal for illegal gun possession

A Memphis man, Percy Jackson, 40, has been convicted by a federal jury in Arkansas for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


National Restaurant Association urges action on penny shortage affecting cash transactions

The National Restaurant Association is addressing challenges caused by a nationwide penny shortage, which has made it difficult for restaurant operators to obtain pennies from banks, credit unions, and Federal Reserve coin terminals.


Senate passes SCAM Act targeting foreign scams against seniors

The U.S. Senate has passed the Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at addressing the rise in foreign scams targeting American seniors.


Trump orders review of foreign-owned proxy advisory firms influencing US investments

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order directing increased oversight of foreign-owned proxy advisory firms that influence shareholder voting in major U.S. companies.


Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds nomination hearing for key diplomatic posts

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing in Washington.


Tangipahoa Parish woman pleads guilty to federal drug distribution charges

Kawaiishh Brown, a 52-year-old resident of Tangipahoa Parish, pleaded guilty on December 4, 2025, to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute substances containing fentanyl and cocaine.


FTC files suit to block Henkel’s acquisition of Liquid Nails

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to prevent Henkel AG & Co.


Wichita man indicted by federal grand jury for illegal firearms offenses

A federal grand jury in Topeka has indicted Charles E. Colbert Jr., a 26-year-old resident of Wichita, on firearms-related charges.


Houston man sentenced to ten years for coercion and enticement of minor

A 25-year-old Houston man, Brice Andrew Flickinger, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor.


Chief Michael W. Banks reports arrests and cross-border collaboration on border security

Chief Michael W. Banks shared updates on recent law enforcement actions at the U.S.-Mexico border and described enhanced cooperation with Canadian authorities through social media posts dated December 10-11, 2025.


House committee reviews bills aimed at improving access and transparency in higher education

Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee held a markup session to consider four bills aimed at increasing transparency and accessibility in higher education.


Pensacola man sentenced to five years for cyberstalking minors

Charles M. Schmaltz, a 29-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for cyberstalking and sending obscene materials to minor females.


House passes FY26 NDAA with expanded transition assistance program reforms

The House of Representatives has passed S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes several changes to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and the process for veterans exposed to toxins seeking...


St. Michael man indicted on federal murder charges following grand jury decision

A federal grand jury has indicted D’Angelo James Hunt, 26, of St. Michael, North Dakota, on ten federal felony charges including murder and manslaughter.


Georgia man sentenced for wire fraud conspiracy targeting Louisiana residents

A Georgia man has been sentenced for his role in a conspiracy to defraud a former political candidate and four other Louisiana residents.