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Connecticut man sentenced for fentanyl distribution

Connecticut man Alexander Marcano, 33, was sentenced to 69 months in prison followed by a five-year supervised release.


FTC workshop addresses claims in gender-affirming care for minors

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to host a workshop focused on unfair or deceptive trade practices in "gender-affirming care" for minors.


Justice Department launches whistleblower rewards program for antitrust crime reporting

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division has announced a new Whistleblower Rewards Program in collaboration with the United States Postal Service.


Pensacola man pleads guilty to possessing unregistered machinegun

Prashant M. Jenkins Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for possessing an unregistered machinegun.


Father convicted in Washington D.C. child sexual abuse case

A Washington, D.C. resident has been found guilty of multiple felony charges, including first-degree child sexual abuse, second-degree child sexual abuse, and incest.


Harlingen man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

A Harlingen man has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


FTC warns companies over misleading 'Made in USA' claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to four companies regarding claims that their products are made in the United States.


Ohio man sentenced for smuggling foreign-made body armor

Vall Iliev, a 70-year-old resident of Stow, Ohio, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for smuggling foreign-made body armor and selling it as domestically-made certified products. U.S. District Court Judge Donald C. Nugent handed down the...


Richard R. Barker steps down as acting U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Washington

Richard R. Barker has concluded his tenure as the Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, returning to private practice in Spokane.


Kentucky man sentenced to ten years for meth trafficking and firearm possession

A Webbville, Kentucky man, Kenneth Ison Jr., aged 55, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison.


Senator Cruz to lead DOT nominations hearing on July 16

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is set to lead a nominations hearing for key positions within the Department of Transportation.


Yankton man receives 22-year sentence for fentanyl distribution causing serious injury

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a Yankton, South Dakota man for distributing a controlled substance resulting in serious bodily injury.


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

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Marco Gomez-Arguello, a 36-year-old Mexican national, pled guilty to illegal re-entry of a removed alien on July 3, 2025.


Kenner man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Tevin Bornes, 31, from Kenner, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts.


Mexican national sentenced for unlawful reentry into the United States

A Mexican national has been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the United States and possessing a stolen vehicle and drugs. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced that Rodrigo Chacon Villegas, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gregory K....


Ten charged with attempted murder after Alvarado police officer shooting

Ten individuals have been charged in connection with the shooting of an Alvarado police officer at the Prairieland Detention Center.


Mexican national pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges in U.S. federal court

A Mexican national, Marcos Monarrez-Mendoza, has pleaded guilty in a Pittsburgh federal court to charges of violating the federal "Kingpin" statute and money laundering.


Leader gets 15-year sentence for multimillion-dollar bank fraud scheme

The leader of a multimillion-dollar bank fraud scheme has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to an announcement by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


Man sentenced for using family members in smuggling attempt

A resident of Rio Grande City, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting an illegal alien.


NFIB calls for repeal of BOI reporting requirements affecting small businesses

NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations, Jeff Brabant, recently appeared on POTUS Morningson SiriusXM with Tim Farley to discuss the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting regulations.