Latest News
MARA CEO: U.S. crypto industry has been 'singled out and subjected to unprecedented actions'
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
Fred Thiel, CEO of Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), has expressed concerns regarding the treatment of the U.S. digital asset industry.
CBP intercepts $1.3 million in cocaine at Texas international bridges
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have seized cocaine worth over $1.3 million at the Anzalduas and Hidalgo International Bridges in Texas, according to an official announcement.
EPA announces five-year reviews for Connecticut Superfund sites
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to conduct thorough reviews of cleanup efforts at three Superfund sites in Connecticut during 2025.
Former school counselor receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation crimes
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
A former school counselor in Riverside County, Matthew Daniel Johnson, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation crimes.
Florida Congressman Neal Dunn receives AMA award for government service
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
The American Medical Association (AMA) has honored Florida Congressman Neal Dunn with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.
Former Navy detective sentenced for excessive force against handcuffed sailor
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
Jonathan Christopher LaRoche, a former detective with the Naval Base San Diego Criminal Investigations Division, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison.
U.S. citizen released from detention in Belarus
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
The release of an American citizen and two political prisoners from captivity in Belarus has been announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Ten plead guilty in multi-million-dollar sports-betting scheme
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
Ten individuals have admitted guilt in a case involving a large-scale sports-betting operation, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Demetrius Hardeman, Special Agent in Charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation, Atlanta Field Office.
Laredo felon sentenced for hiding firearm under child's mattress
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
A Laredo man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition, including one firearm hidden under his son's mattress. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Miguel Angel Ferreyro Jr., 34, pleaded guilty on June...
Three sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
Three individuals were sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported.
Rubio discusses US hostage releases and global diplomacy on Fox News
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
In a recent interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy for Hostages nominee Adam Boehler discussed significant developments regarding American hostages and international relations.
Secretary Hegseth meets with King Abdullah II to discuss US-Jordan relations
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
On February 9, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II.
Brooklyn pharmacists found guilty in large-scale oxycodone distribution scheme
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
A federal jury in Brooklyn has convicted pharmacists Yousef Ennab and Mohamed Hassan of illegally distributing oxycodone.
Plaquemines Parish man sentenced for federal fentanyl conspiracy
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
Roderick Parker, a 54-year-old resident of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, was sentenced on February 6, 2025.
Honolulu woman faces federal charges for meth distribution
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
Phitsmai Khamkhay, a 58-year-old resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, has been arrested and charged with distributing more than fifty grams of methamphetamine.
CDT urges Senate revisions to protect user rights in TAKE IT DOWN Act
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), along with several civil society organizations, has called on the Senate to revise the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
Former Louisville attorney sentenced for estate fraud totaling over $585K
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
A former attorney from Louisville has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for defrauding estates and their beneficiaries.
McAlester man sentenced to prison for federal drug conspiracy
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
Jeremy David Crawley, a 47-year-old resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy.
Lee County man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Austin Charles Wesley, aged 25 from Lehigh Acres, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
Corning man pleads guilty to new child pornography charges
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2025
Ryan M. Newman, a 33-year-old resident of Corning, NY, has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the plea before U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca in Rochester, New York.
