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Eau Claire man receives seven-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

Dustin Cullins, a 37-year-old resident of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon.


D.C. man charged with killing his mother appears before judge

Ricardo Botts, 36, of Washington, D.C., has been arrested and charged in connection with the homicide of his mother in Southeast D.C. The incident took place during the early morning hours of September 21, 2025.


Madison man receives 15-year sentence for drug trafficking and illegal gun possession

Jeramie J. Mason, a 40-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession as a felon and for possessing with intent to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine,...


Guatemalan man convicted of lying about age to enter U.S., faces sentencing

A federal jury in Houston has convicted Tadeo Pedro-Torres, a 21-year-old citizen of Guatemala, for making false statements in an immigration case involving juveniles.


Haifa Smoked Fish recalls cold smoked salmon and seabass due to listeria risk

Haifa Smoked Fish, based in Jamaica, New York, has issued a recall for its “Cold Smoked Salmon” 8 oz., lot #219, and “Cold Smoked Seabass” 8 oz., lot #212.


Sprout Organics recalls baby food pouches due to possible elevated lead levels

Sprout Organics has announced a voluntary recall of one lot of its Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach baby food pouches due to possible elevated lead levels.


BD expands recall of Alaris pump infusion sets due to potential safety risks

BD has expanded its Class I voluntary recall of certain BD Alaris Pump Module model 8100 infusion sets.


Billings man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A Billings resident has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges.


Cassidy criticizes New York law shifting labor dispute authority from NLRB to state board

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul for signing a law that he says undermines workers’ rights and violates federal law.


Former D.C. public schools vendor convicted in bribery and kickback scheme

Yelake Meseretu, a former vendor for District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), was convicted by a federal jury on charges related to bribery and wire fraud.


Wolf Point resident receives four-year sentence for assaults on Fort Peck Indian Reservation

A man from Wolf Point, Montana, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in two separate assaults on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the...


Lawmakers propose federal protections for Americans’ neural data under new bill

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) have announced plans to introduce the Management of Individuals’ Neural Data Act of 2025, known as the MIND Act.


CBP detains imports from Giant Manufacturing over alleged forced labor violations

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a Withhold Release Order (WRO) targeting bicycles, bicycle parts, and accessories manufactured in Taiwan by Giant Manufacturing Co.


Oversight Committee investigates alleged Chinese influence over Panama Canal operations

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has opened an investigation into the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Panama, with a focus on the operations of the Panama Canal.


Dunkirk residents indicted for alleged $67K unemployment fraud scheme

Two men from Dunkirk, New York, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and theft of government funds. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Lamont Brown, 37, and Jesus Ramos, 41,...


Long Island music teacher pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

Earlier today, Michael Fazio, a music teacher at W.T. Clarke Middle and High School in East Meadow, Long Island, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child pornography.


Pierre woman sentenced to seven years for possession of child pornography

A woman from Pierre, South Dakota, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.


Queens man sentenced for attempted support of ISIS with planned knife attack

Awais Chudhary, a 25-year-old resident of Queens, New York, was sentenced to nine years in prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS.


District man and woman plead guilty in armed carjacking case

Brian Allison, 56, and Angel Hall, 25, both residents of the District of Columbia, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges related to a violent armed carjacking that took place in Southeast Washington.


Secretary Rubio meets Serbian president to discuss bilateral relations and EXPO 2027

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Serbia.