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Albany man pleads guilty to receipt of child pornography; sentencing set for May

Gregory Conrad Puzio, also known as “Tony G.,” a 40-year-old resident of Albany, New York, pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography in federal court.


Polk County man receives 18-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

Wesley Anderson, a 46-year-old resident of Lakeland, Florida, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Webb County sheriff accused of using public resources for private business during pandemic

The Webb County sheriff and his assistant chief appeared in federal court in Houston following allegations that they misappropriated funds from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei...


Honduran man sentenced for illegal reentry into United States

A Honduran man, Grevil Lopez Flores, was sentenced to time served—192 days—for illegally reentering the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


U.S. Departments of Education and Labor advance joint oversight of postsecondary workforce initiatives

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have announced further steps to integrate postsecondary education with workforce development programs.


U.S. Secretary of Education visits Fayetteville school as part of national civics tour

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina as part of the Department of Education’s national History Rocks!


U.S. Department of Education delays involuntary collections during rollout of new loan repayment reforms

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a temporary delay in involuntary collections on federal student loans, including Administrative Wage Garnishment and the Treasury Offset Program.


Two men sentenced for smuggling over ten kilograms of cocaine through Laredo

A 45-year-old U.S. citizen, Jimmy Vasquez Gonzalez, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for smuggling more than 10 kilograms of cocaine into the United States from Mexico.


Congressional delegation visits Central America to address concerns over Chinese influence

A bipartisan delegation from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, led by Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), traveled to Central America to meet with national leaders and discuss concerns about China’s expanding presence in the...


Maywood housing director pleads guilty to embezzling over $544K

A Bergen County woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $544,000 from a senior and disabled housing facility in Maywood, New Jersey.


Senators urge USDA to restore additional insurance options for unplanted acres

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and senior committee member John Hoeven (R-ND) have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke...


Congressman Gary Palmer, who leads the Subcommittee on Environment, opened a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss proposed updates to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).


Illegal immigrant sentenced to five years for gun trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

An individual living illegally in the United States has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for firearms trafficking, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs of the Eastern District of Texas.


Albuquerque woman charged with federal arson after hotel warehouse fire

An unhoused woman, Samantha Lee, 41, has been charged with arson in connection to a fire at a commercial storage warehouse in Albuquerque.


Maryland man pleads guilty to multiple federal charges including snap benefits fraud

Brendyn Andrew, 34, from Gaithersburg, Maryland, has pleaded guilty in federal court to a series of charges related to fraud and identity theft.


International arms dealer sentenced for exporting US firearms used in conflict zones

A Kyrgyz national, Sergei Zharnovnikov, was sentenced to 39 months in prison by a federal court in Brooklyn for conspiring to export American-made firearms and ammunition to Russia.


Blockchain Association responds to Senate Agriculture Committee’s draft on digital asset regulation

The Blockchain Association has responded to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s release of draft legislation concerning digital asset market structure.


Cole highlights completion of fiscal year 2026 appropriations process

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke on the House Floor in support of two key funding bills: H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security...


Mexican national receives 14-year sentence for drug trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

An individual from Mexico has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses in the Eastern District of Texas, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Pasco County woman sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking

Lizbet Sanchez-Alvear, a 29-year-old resident of Dade City, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for her role in distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.