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Eight arrested on drug, firearm, and immigration charges in St. Louis task force operation

Federal authorities arrested eight people in St. Louis on charges related to drugs, guns, and immigration violations following a multi-agency task force investigation targeting criminal organizations operating locally.


Fifteen sentenced for international drug and firearms trafficking led by Georgia inmate

A Georgia inmate has been sentenced along with fourteen others for running an international drug and gun trafficking ring from behind bars. Authorities say they stopped large quantities of methamphetamine entering communities while preventing military-style weapons from reaching Mexican cartels.


Taxpayer groups urge Congress to extend Graves Amendment to ridesharing sector

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance announced that limited-government groups want Congress to expand federal protections against vicarious liability for ridesharing platforms.


U.S. Defense Department drops filing that would expand Section 1260H list of Chinese firms

The U.S. Department of Defense filed and then withdrew a notice adding BYD and other Chinese firms to its Section 1260H military companies list.


Wagoner County resident pleads guilty to abusive sexual contact in federal court

A Porter man has pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact involving a minor within Wagoner County on tribal land. The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities operating exclusively within Indian country.


United States seizes over $2 million from Pasadena clinic accused of Medicare fraud

Federal authorities have seized more than $2 million from a Pasadena wound care clinic accused of submitting fraudulent Medicare claims totaling tens of millions of dollars between September 2025 and April 2026. Investigators say many claimed treatments were never performed.


Comer demands records from investigation into manipulated D.C. crime data

Chairman James Comer has asked for all records from a completed internal probe into alleged manipulation of D.C.'s police-reported crime data. The request follows earlier findings suggesting pressure on commanders under former Chief Pamela A. Smith.


Incarcerated drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl trafficking scheme

Kerome Lendon Paisley has been sentenced to ten years in prison for organizing a major fentanyl trafficking operation while still incarcerated. Prosecutors say he used a contraband cellphone and planned distribution of thousands of counterfeit pills before being apprehended at his scheduled release.


Durbin releases statement on new indictment of former FBI Director James Comey

Senator Dick Durbin issued a statement addressing reports of a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. The announcement highlights concerns about political influence at the Justice Department. The Senate Judiciary Committee's role in overseeing such matters remains central.


Maryland man sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for multiple armed robberies

A Greenbelt man received a thirteen-year federal sentence after committing multiple armed robberies last year. Authorities say he targeted several businesses at gunpoint alongside accomplices over two months.


President Trump signs law overturning Minnesota mining ban in Superior National Forest

President Donald Trump has signed legislation reversing a previous ban on mineral exploration across over 225 thousand acres in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. Supporters say this move opens up access to vital resources while allowing standard environmental reviews.


Former Brink’s employee sentenced to over 14 years for armored truck robberies

Isaiah Warren received more than fourteen years in prison after robbing two armored trucks while armed. He was also ordered to pay nearly $700,000 restitution following his arrest with stolen money.


Michigan man sentenced to five years for cocaine base distribution in Burlington

A Michigan man received a five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to distributing crack cocaine in Burlington. Authorities highlighted collaborative law enforcement efforts addressing drug-related crimes affecting Vermont communities.


Bakersfield man sentenced to five years for wire fraud and identity theft

A Bakersfield man received a five-year prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft after pleading guilty earlier this year. Federal prosecutors say he used stolen identities for fraudulent purchases and redirected victims' mail.


Shiprock man pleads guilty to assault and kidnapping

Darrin Begay from Shiprock has pleaded guilty to assault by strangulation and kidnapping after two incidents last summer left a victim seriously injured. Authorities say he now faces up to life in prison at sentencing.


Whitehouse leads Senate inquiry into endangered species exemption for Gulf oil drilling

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is leading a group of senators investigating a recent Trump Administration move exempting Gulf oil drilling from certain endangered species protections. Lawmakers are questioning whether legal requirements were met during what they describe as an opaque process involving national security claims.


Pensacola mail handler indicted on federal drug and postal charges

A Pensacola mail handler has been federally indicted on charges related to mail crimes and drug possession following an investigation led by postal authorities. If convicted, he faces significant prison time.


Senator Collins questions Secretary McMahon on rural schools and TRIO program funding

Senator Susan Collins pressed Secretary Linda McMahon about potential impacts from consolidating education grants during an April hearing. The exchange focused on concerns over reduced funding for rural schools and proposed changes affecting TRIO student support programs.


Morrilton man sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking

Aaron Lynn Parks has been sentenced to more than thirteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine while on supervised release for an earlier conviction. Authorities linked him through evidence recovered during his arrest after he fled police during a traffic stop.


Senate introduces resolution welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Congress

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a resolution welcoming King Charles III's upcoming address at Congress. Lawmakers emphasized historic U.S.-UK ties during this royal visit.