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Blockchain Association praises GENIUS Act as landmark digital asset legislation

The Blockchain Association has released a statement following the signing of the GENIUS Act by President Trump.


Bronx woman and Queens man plead guilty in murder plot killing bystander

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, alongside New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, announced that Karl Smith and Chelsey Harris have pled guilty to their involvement in a murder plot...


CaaStle founder charged with multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, alongside FBI Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office, Christopher G. Raia, announced the unsealing of an indictment against Christine Hunsicker.


Moolenaar urges caution on Nvidia-China GPU sales amid national security worries

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China has expressed concerns regarding the resumption of sales of H20 equivalent graphics processing units (GPUs) to China.


Eight indicted for drug conspiracy and kidnapping after failed deal in Puerto Rico

Eight people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Puerto Rico on charges related to drug trafficking and kidnapping, according to an announcement made by W. Stephen Muldrow, United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, and...


Amherst businessman sentenced for COVID-19 related fraud

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Hormoz Mansouri, a 71-year-old businessman from Amherst, New York, has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud.


Comer comments on Annie Tomasini pleading Fifth Amendment

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement following Annie Tomasini's decision to plead the Fifth Amendment during her deposition.


Former podcaster sentenced for $7M Ponzi scheme involving real estate investments

A former real estate podcaster has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of over $7.3 million.


Gang member sentenced for racketeering, firearm offenses in New Orleans

Samuel Morton, also known as "Sosa," was sentenced on July 2, 2025, for multiple conspiracies involving racketeering, firearms, and drugs.


New Orleans man sentenced for possession of stolen mail and USPS key

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Wayne C. Walker, a 28-year-old resident of New Orleans, for charges related to possession of stolen mail and an unauthorized postal service key.


Bill to fund military construction projects in Maine passes committee vote

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, has announced that she secured funding for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Federal jury convicts two defendants in final highs RICO trial

Following an eight-day trial, a federal jury in Minneapolis has found two defendants guilty of all charges related to their involvement with the Highs street gang.


Philadelphia man pleads guilty to series of armed robberies

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced that Tyree Hatch, also known as “Jamal Morris” and “Omar Reed,” aged 48 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Gail A. Weilheimer.


New Orleans woman sentenced to 15 years for bar robberies

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Deborah Cooper, a 54-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her involvement in robberies at a New Orleans bar.


New Orleans man sentenced to over six years for bank robbery

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Clement Leach, a 54-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on July 2, 2025, for bank robbery.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry in New Orleans

JORGE LUIS RUELAS-GUERRA, a 47-year-old Mexican national, has pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry of a removed alien.


Boston man sentenced for role in violent gang's drug trafficking

A Boston-area man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement with a violent gang.


Buffalo man charged with gun possession after police operation

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Aden Ibrahim, 29, from Buffalo, NY.


Aerospace Industries Association praises Senate committee's action on Commerce-Justice-Science bill

Arlington, Va – Eric Fanning, President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), has expressed approval for the Senate Appropriations Committee's decision to advance the fiscal year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science bill.


Fargo man sentenced to four decades in prison for drug distribution charges

Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced the sentencing of Karmen Charles Fox, 34, from Fargo, North Dakota.