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Appeals court rules Trump-era “Liberation Day” tariffs illegal; Markey urges immediate relief

A federal appeals court has ruled that tariffs known as “Liberation Day” tariffs, implemented by the Trump administration, are illegal.


Jefferson County woman receives 10-year sentence for $1.4 million wire fraud

A Port Arthur resident has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her role in a wire fraud scheme that defrauded an elderly victim out of more than $1.4 million, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the...


Naasón Joaquín García indicted on racketeering conspiracy involving La Luz del Mundo Church

Federal authorities have announced charges against Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo Church, and several associates for alleged racketeering, sex trafficking, and child exploitation.


Baltimore man sentenced to nine years for gun possession near school

Gary Hall, a 34-year-old Baltimore resident, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, as well as possessing a firearm in a school zone.


Gainesville man faces federal charges for child pornography offenses

Daniel Reginald Hanna, II, a 38-year-old resident of Gainesville, Florida, has been indicted on federal charges related to child pornography.


NAHB urges Congress to back policies preserving energy choices amid affordability concerns

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has urged Congress to address the ongoing housing affordability crisis by supporting policies that maintain energy choice, allow access to a variety of appliances, and provide flexibility in...


Prince George’s County man sentenced for CARES Act fraud involving over $3 million

Ahmed Hussain, a 23-year-old resident of Prince George’s County, Maryland, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $557,078 in restitution.


Tangipahoa Parish man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Rodney Berry, 42, of Tangipahoa Parish, pleaded guilty on August 28, 2025, to multiple violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act before United States District Judge Barry Ashe.


Shiprock man indicted on federal sexual assault and kidnapping charges

A Shiprock resident has been indicted on federal charges related to the sexual assault and kidnapping of two minors in Indian Country, according to court documents released Tuesday.


Virginia woman sentenced for murder at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

A woman from Alexandria, Virginia, has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for the murder of a man at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio.


Cassidy cites record low student achievement in new NAEP report

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed concern following the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results.


Three charged with armed robberies that closed Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Three men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to a series of armed robberies that led to the temporary closure of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.


Three men sentenced for roles supporting La Nuestra Familia prison gang operations

Three men from Washington State have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in the activities of La Nuestra Familia (NF), a national prison gang.


Thompson and Boozman respond to MAHA Commission's recommendations for agriculture policy

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman issued a joint statement in response to the MAHA Commission's report.


Hearing addresses calls for transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena

Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) opened a hearing focused on government transparency regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) and whistleblower protection.


Main Street small businesses continue to cite labor quality as top concern

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August to reach 100.8, remaining above its long-term average.


Manchester woman admits guilt in two workplace embezzlement cases

A Manchester resident has admitted to charges connected to two separate embezzlement schemes involving her former employers, federal authorities announced.


Mexican national charged in Nevada federal court for illegal reentry after felony conviction

A Mexican national, Felipe De Jesus Jauregui-Acosta, 43, appeared in court on Monday to face charges of illegally reentering the United States after having previously been removed.


Northampton man pleads guilty to firearms and drug charges

A Northampton man has pleaded guilty in federal court to firearm and narcotics charges.


Seattle man sentenced to over four years for illegal firearm possession

A Seattle man with previous state and federal convictions has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for illegal firearm possession.