Discussion explores impact of US-China relations on American cities

By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. metropolitan areas have developed various economic, social, and official connections with China over recent decades.

Heritage Border Security Director: 'Lawful and efficient immigration system can succeed only if our borders are secure'

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

Lora Ries, Director of Heritage's Border Security and Immigration Center, has said that the U.S. immigration system is in disrepair and can only function effectively if "borders are secure and immigration laws are consistently and thoroughly...

U.S. Rep. Fallon: ‘Our borders’ are ‘trampled by cartels and criminals’

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX) said that President-elect Trump plans to reinstate policies aimed at securing the border, asserting that over the past four years, the border has been "trampled by cartels and criminals."

State Department increases reward for cartel leader's capture

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of State has announced an increase in the reward offer under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) to up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as...

Denver grand jury indicts 17 for major car theft ring

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that a grand jury in Denver has indicted 17 individuals linked to a significant auto theft operation in the area.

Open Source AI drives progress in healthcare, education, entrepreneurship

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

Open source AI is making strides in healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship through the use of models like Llama.

Federal grand jury indicts 56 gang members for drugs and firearms offenses

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 56 members of a violent gang on charges including drug trafficking, firearms violations, and murder.

Bloomington woman sentenced for racially motivated stabbing of IU student

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

Billie Davis, a 57-year-old resident of Bloomington, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for committing a hate crime.

Former CEO charged with insider trading involving Comtech Telecommunications Corp

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, charging Ken Peterman, former CEO of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., with insider trading and securities fraud.

Helena man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

A federal judge in Great Falls has sentenced Christopher Paris Stockdale, a 34-year-old man from Helena, to 11 years and eight months in prison.

Saint James City man receives five-year sentence for child exploitation offenses

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Douglas Alan Vander Laan, a 68-year-old resident of Saint James City, to five years in federal prison.

NFU urges Congress for immediate relief for family farmers amid economic challenges

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew has issued a statement emphasizing the urgent need for economic relief for family farmers and ranchers.

U.S. Attorney announces indictment in Boone County Schools fraud case

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

United States Attorney Will Thompson is set to hold a press conference on December 11, 2024, at 3 p.m. in Charleston, West Virginia.

Philadelphia man sentenced to 20 years for murder-for-hire plot

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

Darnell Jackson, known as "Major Change," was sentenced to 20 years in prison for solicitation to commit murder and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.

Justice Department seizes domains linked to illegal DDoS-for-hire operations

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the seizure of 27 internet domains linked to leading distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) for hire services, alongside criminal charges against two individuals accused of operating these platforms,...

Chicago man charged with trafficking firearms to West Africa

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

A Chicago resident, Anthony Nee Amoo, has been charged with federal firearm violations for allegedly trafficking firearms from the United States to Ghana.

Florida man arrested for political fundraising fraud involving scam PAC

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

Jason Pallante, a 52-year-old resident of Orlando, Florida, has been arrested by FBI agents and other law enforcement officials.

Milwaukee woman sentenced to 19 years for sex trafficking

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

Gregory J. Haanstad, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Colette A. Mahan, also known as "Pimpin’ Amanda," has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for sex trafficking.

Jewel thief sentenced for multi-state South Asian jewelry store heists

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024

William Hunter, a 28-year-old from Washington D.C., received a federal prison sentence of 228 months for his involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting South Asian jewelry stores across multiple states.