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News from May 2025


Deputy Secretary highlights US economic prospects at SelectUSA summit

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, expressing gratitude on behalf of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump.


FAA report outlines steps to improve organ transport on commercial flights

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has submitted a report to the U.S. Transportation Secretary regarding the enhancement of human organ transport on commercial airlines.


Vermont U.S. Attorney's Office honors law enforcement during National Police Week

In Burlington, Vermont, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont is acknowledging National Police Week.


Convicted murderer sentenced to additional 20 years for attempted kidnapping plot

Houston Gregory, a convicted murderer, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in an attempted kidnapping.


Cargo airline operator sentenced for defrauding company during COVID-19 pandemic

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Skye Xu has been sentenced to two years in prison. U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman handed down the sentence for Xu's involvement in a scheme...


Rubio discusses Ukraine ceasefire with European foreign ministers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with several European leaders, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.


District man indicted for felony assault on senior citizen at metro station

Te’Vaughn Brown, a 20-year-old resident of the District, has been indicted by a grand jury in the Superior Court on charges of felony assault with significant bodily injury against a senior citizen.


Pierce County man indicted for alleged sex crimes involving minors

A man from Pierce County, Washington, has been indicted on charges related to sex crimes involving minors.


Tango Blast members sentenced for alien smuggling conspiracy

Two members of the Tango Blast gang have been sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to transport illegal aliens, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Las Vegas man faces charges for alleged armed carjackings

A Las Vegas man, Aerion Warmsley, appeared in court on Tuesday before United States Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts.


Story City man pleads guilty to drug distribution conspiracy

A Story City man, William Clark, Jr., has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Rubio discusses NATO meeting, US-Türkiye ties with Turkish foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.


Former West Virginia correctional officer sentenced for cover-up in inmate death

Chad Lester, a former lieutenant at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison.


Okmulgee man sentenced to prison for federal firearm charge

Wilbert Lamon Rivers, a 27-year-old resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Two district men face charges after high-speed chase leads to arrests

Dremale Vanterpool, 27, and Torrance Brock, 23, both from the District of Columbia, have been indicted on federal charges related to firearms and drug trafficking.


Chicago gang member sentenced to 34 years for murder and witness threat

A Chicago street gang member has been sentenced to 34 years in federal prison for the murder of Paul Harris, which he committed to advance his standing within the gang.


Ponce man charged with multiple counts related to child exploitation

Derek Orengo Delgado, a 24-year-old resident of Ponce, Puerto Rico, was apprehended on charges related to child exploitation.


Tulsa man pleads guilty to theft on Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation

Tommy Allen Winkler, a 37-year-old resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to theft in Indian Country.


Federal support crucial for state and local law enforcement collaboration

Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement conducted a roundtable titled “A View from the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” The discussion focused on the challenges state and...


Utah man sentenced for involvement in sexual assault video shared online

Nasouh Albasis-Albasis, a 27-year-old resident of West Valley, Utah, has been sentenced to 110 months in prison and a life term of supervised release.