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News from April 2025


House committees address threat of Chinese Communist Party to U.S. retirement savings

On April 9th, the House Select Committee on China and the Senate Special Committee on Aging conducted a joint hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the potential threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the retirement savings of...


CBP enforces tariffs and ensures economic sovereignty amid Liberation Day efforts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reaffirmed its commitment to implementing and enforcing tariffs as prescribed by the President.


Shreveport rapper sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the sentencing of Keynon Frazier, also known as "Green Eyez," a 29-year-old from Shreveport.


Massachusetts man indicted for possessing ammunition and explosives

In Boston, Jacob D. Miller, a 43-year-old resident of Hadley, Massachusetts, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.


CBP unveils international remote baggage screening to improve travel security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a new initiative to improve the efficiency of international travel while enhancing security measures.


Iowa City man sentenced for buying firearms for drug dealer

A man from Iowa City has been sentenced to federal prison for purchasing firearms for his drug dealer.


California man indicted for $1 million fraud scheme targeting Seattle employer

A 43-year-old man from Laguna Niguel, California, has been indicted by a Seattle grand jury on six counts of wire fraud.


Trump clarifies exceptions for semiconductors under executive order on trade deficits

President Donald J. Trump has issued a memorandum clarifying exceptions under Executive Order 14257, initially enacted on April 2, 2025.


Lake George resident guilty of fraud and tax violations, faces up to 20 years

Michael E. Conner, a 56-year-old resident of Lake George, New York, has been found guilty by a jury for defrauding investors and failing to file tax returns.


Cuban man sentenced to 18 months for smuggling from Bahamas

A federal judge in Miami has sentenced Cuban national Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez to 18 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in an alien smuggling operation.


Kansas man sentenced for $1.2 million fraud in rewards program

A Kansas man, Barry Cummings, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding an energy management company's incentive rewards program, resulting in a $1.2 million financial loss to the company.


Essex County man sentenced for stealing federal benefits intended for girlfriend's disabled son

An Essex County man has been sentenced to a total of 46 months in prison for stealing federal benefits intended for the disabled child of his missing former girlfriend and for violating supervised release.


Man pleads guilty to child enticement charges in Florida court

Clifford Frederic Lind, age 40, has entered a guilty plea in a federal court to charges related to attempting to entice a minor and transferring obscene material to a minor.


Dunn County man sentenced to over 12 years for drug trafficking

A Dunn County man has been sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in prison for drug trafficking offenses involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.


FTC seeks public input on Chevron and Hess consent order petition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public input regarding a petition submitted by Chevron Corporation and Hess Corporation.


Arizona man pleads guilty in child exploitation scheme targeting young boys

Donald Michael, a 47-year-old resident of Queen Creek, Arizona, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to child pornography.


Ahoskie gang member sentenced to 71 months for firearm and drug offenses

An individual from Ahoskie, identified as Nyjawaun Ezell and known by the alias "Nike," has received a prison sentence of 71 months for being involved in firearm and drug-related offenses.


Houston man admits to laundering $35 million in bank fraud scheme

A Houston man, William Mills, 62, has confessed to laundering money from a major bank fraud scheme.


CBP officers seize $90,000 in unreported currency at Eagle Pass Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Field Operations at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry recently intercepted over $90,000 during a secondary inspection.


York County man admits to filing false tax returns, omitting $13M in income

Waylon Wilcox, a 45-year-old resident of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to charges of filing false income tax returns, as declared by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.