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Api files motion to support offshore oil and gas leasing

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) has filed a motion to intervene in federal court.


Tony Clanton found guilty of armed robberies in NYC and New Jersey

A federal jury has found Tony Clanton, also known as "Tone," guilty on all counts of a superseding indictment.


Pittsburgh woman admits to federal fraud and identity theft in car rental scam

A Pittsburgh resident has admitted to charges of access device fraud and aggravated identity theft in a federal court, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Housing starts fall as affordability pressures rise

Constrained housing affordability due to high interest rates, rising construction costs, and labor shortages led to a decline in housing production in March.


Georgia man charged over threats to spiritual mission in Chicago suburb

A man from Georgia has been charged with sending a threatening letter to a spiritual mission in suburban Chicago, according to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Chicago.


Alexander Kolitsas sentenced for catalytic converter theft and trafficking

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Alexander Kolitsas, 31, of Wolcott, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.


Donald J. Trump reveals funeral attendance plans and shares updated Truth Social links

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account to announce his plans to attend Pope Francis's funeral in Rome with Melania Trump, alongside providing multiple Truth Social links on April 21, 2025.


Venezuelan national admits resisting arrest by ICE officers in Providence

A Venezuelan national admitted in federal court to resisting arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deportation Officers in Providence.


Nadine Menendez convicted for role in corruption scheme involving former Senator Robert Menendez

Moments ago, a jury delivered a unanimous verdict convicting Nadine Menendez for her involvement in a corruption and foreign influence scheme alongside her husband, Robert Menendez, a former Senator who was also convicted.


Api supports new US offshore leasing program

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2025 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) issued a statement from Holly Hopkins, Vice President of Upstream Policy, following an announcement by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.


Interior halts Empire Wind project amid legal challenges

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to halt construction activities at the Empire Wind offshore wind projects located in Atlantic coastal waters off North Jersey and New York...


Somerset man convicted on drug and firearms charges, potential life sentence looms

A man from Somerset County, New Jersey, has been convicted of drug trafficking and several firearms offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.


Pawtucket man sentenced to five years for fentanyl trafficking

A Pawtucket man, Calvin Tavarez, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after being found guilty of supplying fentanyl to a member of a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Safe Chain Solutions owner pleads guilty to distributing $60M of diverted HIV drugs

Adam Brosius, a resident of Delray Beach, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme to illegally distribute misbranded and adulterated HIV medications.


Afpi launches Farmers First Agenda amid rising agricultural trade deficit

The American farm economy is currently facing significant challenges.


Trump honors Pope Francis with symbolic gesture; shares link from Truth Social platform

Former President Donald J. Trump utilized Truth Social to honor Pope Francis by ordering flags at half-staff.


Indictment announced against D.C. resident for federal firearms violation

Rhondell Williams, aged 38 and residing in the District of Columbia, faces indictment on a federal firearms charge.


Donald J. Trump discusses interest rates and mourns Pope Francis on social media

On April 21, 2025, Donald J. Trump expressed condolences for Pope Francis and addressed economic concerns on his Truth Social platform.


North Carolina woman sentenced to 24 months for cocaine trafficking

On April 21, 2025, a federal court in Mobile, Alabama, sentenced Phyliss Joy Ferris of Wake Forest, North Carolina to 24 months imprisonment for her role in a conspiracy to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute.


Bob Unanue and Chad Wolf criticize political hypocrisy over border policies

America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a statement from Bob Unanue, Chair of AFPI’s Hispanic Leadership Coalition, and Chad Wolf, Executive Vice President and Chair of the Center for Homeland Security and Immigration.