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News from January 2025


Zuni men plead guilty to armed assault charges involving four victims

Two men from Zuni, New Mexico, have pleaded guilty to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon.


Trump announces key appointments in communications, public liaison, cabinet affairs

President Trump has announced a series of appointments to the White House offices of Communications, Public Liaison, and Cabinet Affairs.


San Diego Border Patrol seizes abandoned rifle near immediate border

Agents from the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector recently discovered and seized an abandoned semi-automatic rifle near the border.


Ocala man receives lengthy sentence for attempted enticement of minor

Rickey Lee Miller, Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Ocala, Florida, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


Woman charged after border patrol agent killed in gunfire exchange

Teresa Youngblut, 21, has been charged with using a deadly weapon during an assault on a United States Border Patrol agent and discharging a firearm in relation to the assault.


Alison Couch urges Congress to preserve key tax benefits for small businesses

The Washington Times recently featured an op-ed by Alison Couch, a small business owner and President of Ignite Accounting & Business Advisors in Columbia County, Georgia.


Honduran national faces U.S. charges for alleged fentanyl trafficking

An indictment has been unsealed against Honduran national Abner Estrada Cruz, 25, who is charged with conspiracy to distribute at least 400 grams of fentanyl and seven counts of distributing the drug.


Rubio discusses Indo-Pacific security with New Zealand's Winston Peters

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters.


Tulsa woman sentenced to 20 years for murder of sister-in-law

A Tulsa woman, Alexis Danielle Flanner, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for Second Degree Murder in Indian Country and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.


Oahu man receives over 16-year sentence for drug trafficking charges

Acting United States Attorney Kenneth M. Sorenson announced that Maliu Tauheluhelu, a 40-year-old resident of Honolulu, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake delivered the sentence, which includes...


Trump announces delegation for Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation commemoration

President Donald J. Trump has announced the appointment of a Presidential Delegation to attend the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim, Poland.


Tucson woman sentenced for illegal alien transport conspiracy

Sharnesia Latrice Cooley, a 31-year-old resident of Tucson, has been sentenced to five years in prison for her involvement in transporting illegal aliens for profit.


Pasco man receives over 11 years for child sexual abuse material offenses

U.S. District Judge William Jung has sentenced Anthony Joseph Fresco, a 68-year-old resident of New Port Richey, to 11 years and three months in federal prison for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Trump ends pause on LNG export permits; receives widespread support

Following President Donald J. Trump's directive to "unleash American Energy Dominance," the Department of Energy has ended the pause on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export permits initiated during the Biden administration.


Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder of wife in Washington

Wyatt Swan, a 48-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed for the killing of his wife, Teresa Francisco.


Clinton County man indicted for producing child pornography

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Kyle Grey, a 35-year-old resident of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.


U.S attorney concludes multi-million dollar tax evasion case

The U.S. Attorney's Office has concluded a significant tax evasion case with the sentencing of the third and final defendant involved in a scheme that resulted in millions of dollars in unpaid taxes over more than ten years.


Rubio discusses regional issues with Vietnam's deputy prime minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.


Paxton man charged with child pornography offense following investigation

A Paxton resident, Barry Ward, 32, has been charged with the reproduction of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Lincoln County man faces life imprisonment after meth trafficking conviction

A federal jury in Lexington has convicted Steven Fellmy, a resident of Waynesburg, Kentucky, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.