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News from May 2025


Pittsburgh resident faces charges for fraudulent receipt of social security benefits

A Pittsburgh woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) fraud and theft of government property, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Drug trafficker sentenced for smuggling fentanyl-laced pills across US

Lamin Sesay, a 28-year-old resident of Alexandria, Virginia, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for his involvement in a narcotics trafficking conspiracy.


Jamaican national charged with lottery fraud scheme targeting elderly

Deeno Jackson, a 27-year-old Jamaican national, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Tucson on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


British and Chinese nationals charged over plot against U.S. dissident

Federal grand juries in Los Angeles and Milwaukee have indicted two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai of China and John Miller of the United Kingdom, on charges related to interstate stalking and conspiracy.


Pennsylvania man sentenced for fraudulent refund scheme involving millions

Louis Perpignan, a 33-year-old resident of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent refund scheme.


New Orleans man sentenced for CARES Act fraud and money laundering

Clifton C. James, a 50-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to five years of probation for his involvement in CARES Act fraud, money laundering, and filing false tax returns.


Florida man sentenced for role in multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Alan Swiss has been sentenced to 42 months in prison.


Missouri man pleads guilty to molestation charges involving minor

A registered sex offender from Park Hills, Missouri, has admitted to molesting a 14-year-old boy and soliciting nude images in exchange for cash and marijuana.


Aerospace Industries Association warns against cuts to NASA and NOAA budgets

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has voiced concerns over the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget request for NASA and NOAA.


USDOT updates pipeline safety regulations to reflect Gulf name change

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a Final Rule updating the U.S. Pipeline Safety Regulations.


Transportation secretary advances key drone regulations

Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy submitted two proposed rules to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.


Andy Byford appointed special advisor for New York Penn Station redevelopment

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has announced the appointment of Andy Byford as Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board of Directors for the redevelopment of New York Penn Station.


U.S. allocates over $1.5 billion for disaster-damaged infrastructure repairs

In a move to bolster national hurricane preparedness and aid communities in recovering from severe storms, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced over $1.5 billion in federal funding.


Transportation Secretary announces 52 regulatory cuts across major highway safety agencies

Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has announced a significant deregulatory initiative involving 52 actions across three key agencies: the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and...


Trump's commission releases MAHA report on children's health

The Make America Healthy Again Commission, established by President Donald J. Trump, released the "MAHA Report" which evaluates potential contributors to what is perceived as poor health among American children.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: The Puzzle of Taiwan and Kerry Brown’s Take on Identity, Danger, and Doubt

The fate of Taiwan has become one of the most consequential and precarious issues in global politics.


CMS launches oversight on hospitals performing experimental sex trait modification procedures

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has initiated an oversight program targeting hospitals that perform pediatric sex trait modification procedures.


Cms increases oversight on medicaid funding misuse by states

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced an increase in federal oversight to prevent states from using federal Medicaid funds to provide healthcare for individuals who are in the country illegally.


Federal Bureau of Prisons expands home confinement under First Step Act

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has issued new guidance to expand the use of home confinement for eligible individuals under the First Step Act (FSA) and Second Chance Act (SCA).


Former correctional officer sentenced for bribery and drug scheme

Angela Crosland, a former correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institution Williamsburg in Salters, South Carolina, has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison.