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District man sentenced to 27 months for illegal possession of ammunition

Charles Washington, Jr., was sentenced to over two years in prison for possessing ammunition while on probation. Authorities recovered a loaded ghost gun during his arrest following a police response in Southeast D.C.


Par Funding pleads guilty to conspiracy in investor fraud scheme

Par Funding has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to defrauding investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Several company leaders have already been sentenced following investigations by multiple federal agencies. The case stems from misleading representations made by Par Funding while raising funds from investors.


Eglin Air Force Base resident indicted for child neglect in Pensacola

A Pensacola woman has been indicted on federal charges of child neglect following an investigation by Eglin Security Forces Investigations. The defendant faces up to five years in prison if convicted and is scheduled for trial in April.


Mail thief sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for violating supervised release

Marquis Williams has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for violating supervised release tied to previous mail theft convictions. Authorities say he resumed stealing mail shortly after beginning supervision last year.


Federal charges filed against alleged fentanyl dealer with cartel ties in Atlanta area

Kevin Martinez has been charged federally for allegedly distributing large amounts of fentanyl in metro-Atlanta under cartel direction. Law enforcement seized significant quantities during their investigation as part of broader efforts against opioid trafficking.


Tulsa man sentenced to over 11 years for child pornography offenses

A Tulsa man has been sentenced to over eleven years in prison for receiving and distributing child pornography after an investigation triggered by a tip from Kik. Authorities found numerous images and videos on his devices depicting child sexual abuse.


Hagerstown man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting minors in Ecuador

A Hagerstown man has pled guilty to sexually exploiting minors in Ecuador using online platforms. Authorities say he paid victims' mothers for explicit images over more than a year. The case is part of broader efforts against child exploitation.


Four D.C. gang members sentenced for conspiracy in shootings and murders

Four members of a Southeast D.C. gang have been sentenced for their roles in a series of shootings that left two dead and several injured between April 2022 and January 2023. Authorities say these acts were part of a larger pattern of gang-related violence linked to the Fox 5 Gang.


Senator Cassidy to host roundtable on college athletics reform with LSU leaders March 10

Senator Bill Cassidy will lead a roundtable on March 10 focused on reforming college athletics. The discussion includes LSU leaders among other experts. The Senate HELP Committee continues its work shaping national policy in health, education, and labor.


NFU recognizes Dale McCall and Joe Logan with top award for service

National Farmers Union (NFU) has presented its highest honor, the Award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union and to American Agriculture, to Dr. Dale McCall of Colorado and Joe Logan of Ohio.


ICE arrests Mauritanian national for alleged voter fraud in Philadelphia

U.S. authorities have arrested Mahady Sacko, a Mauritanian national living illegally in the country, for alleged voter fraud spanning several federal elections since 2008. Officials say he was previously ordered removed from the United States but continued to participate unlawfully in elections.


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted of violent and sexual crimes across the U.S.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced arrests nationwide involving convictions such as murder, child exploitation, kidnapping, drug offenses, and gang activity. Officials say these actions are part of ongoing efforts to protect public safety.


DHS criticizes Virginia governor for ending ICE partnership ahead of State of the Union response

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement criticizing Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for her recent decision to end all 287(g) agreements in the state.


DHS addresses concerns over ICE Dilley family detention center operations

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has addressed recent claims about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Dilley facility, stating that reports from some media outlets and sanctuary city officials are inaccurate.


DHS observes 23rd anniversary amid ongoing government shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) marked its 23rd anniversary today, as the agency continues to operate during a government shutdown.


ICE details recent arrests of non-citizens with criminal convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals across the country who are in the United States illegally and have been convicted of serious crimes.


ICE announces arrests related to child exploitation and drug trafficking

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens who have been convicted of crimes such as sexual battery against minors, child enticement, and drug trafficking.


Barrett visits Michigan VA hospitals ahead of electronic health record system launch

Rep. Tom Barrett, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, recently visited two Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers in Michigan as part of an oversight trip ahead of the rollout...


Sessions addresses DoD background check system delays; calls for leadership action

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) addressed ongoing problems with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) during a hearing focused on the modernization of federal...


House subcommittee chair highlights drop in border crossings amid funding dispute

Rep. Michael Guest, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, has highlighted what he describes as significant progress in border security during President Trump’s second term.