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Indictment issued for alleged assault on federal officers

A federal grand jury has indicted 12 individuals for allegedly assaulting two federal correctional officers in January 2025, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


New Orleans man sentenced for federal gun control violation

Christopher Pertuit, a 50-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced for violating the Federal Gun Control Act.


Bristol man receives over 15-year sentence for robbery spree across Connecticut

A Bristol man has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for a series of violent robberies committed across Connecticut in late 2022.


Sen. Lummis on IRS DeFi rule: The IRS 'fundamentally misunderstands'

Cynthia Lummis, U.S. Senator from Wyoming, expressed concerns over the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) new rule on decentralized finance (DeFi), stating that it fundamentally misunderstands how decentralized technology operates.


Congressman Emmer on Crypto Cause: 'the most pro-crypto Congress and Presidential Administration in history'

Congressman Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip, said that millions of American voters elected the most pro-crypto Congress and Presidential Administration in history, leading to the launch of the Congressional Crypto Caucus.


David Sacks on White House crypto summit: 'Look forward to seeing everyone there!'

David Sacks, appointed as the White House AI and Crypto Czar by President Trump in December 2024, announced that the President will host the first White House Crypto Summit on March 7.


Trump on U.S. crypto reserve: It will 'elevate this critical industry'

President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a U.S. Crypto Reserve, which he claims will elevate the digital asset industry following years of political opposition from the Biden administration.


Weekend Interview: Isaac Stone Fish on U.S. Elites, China, and the Battle Over Influence

Isaac Stone Fish, CEO and founder of Strategy Risks, is the author of America Second: How America's Elites Are Making China Stronger and a member of several national security and global affairs councils. His book is a response to what he sees as discussions that parrot China’s propaganda rather than the varied perspectives of the Chinese people.


Congressional Crypto Caucus formed by Representatives Emmer and Torres

Congressman Tom Emmer announced the formation of the Congressional Crypto Caucus.


CBP arrests felon at Lambert Airport on outstanding DUI felony warrant

On March 2, a 62-year-old man was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis.


Jacksonville restaurateur admits guilt in harboring illegal aliens case

A Jacksonville Beach sushi restaurant owner has admitted guilt in a case involving the harboring of illegal aliens for personal financial benefit.


Washington D.C. man sentenced to 17 years for armed carjacking spree

Tywan J. Cummings, a 44-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received a federal prison sentence of 204 months for his involvement in an armed carjacking spree that occurred in May 2020.


Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution and firearm charges

A Pittsburgh resident has entered a guilty plea in federal court for crimes related to drug trafficking and firearms.


Nigerian national pleads guilty in $8 million federal emergency benefits fraud case

Newton Ofioritse Jemide, a 47-year-old Nigerian national, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of wire fraud conspiracy.


Birmingham felon receives over four years for illegal firearm possession

A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for illegal firearm possession. U.S. District Judge Anna M. Manasco handed down the sentence to Keundre Levelle Brown, age 25, following his guilty plea.


The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Latika Rainey, a 35-year-old resident of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.


CCIA backs HB 1365 on consumer privacy; critiques HB 1407 on AI content liability

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is testifying today before the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee, expressing support for HB 1365.


President highlights efforts during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the President and First Lady expressed their support for Americans affected by colorectal cancer.


Elk Mound business owner sentenced for failing to pay employment taxes

Deena M. Hintz, a business owner from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for failing to pay employment taxes.


The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Myzere Hill, a 21-year-old resident of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was indicted on February 5, 2025.