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Tulsa man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession

A Tulsa man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after being convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Cuban man indicted for assaulting ICE officers during arrest attempt in Louisville

A Cuban national living in Louisville, Laryen Torres-Carmona, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of assaulting two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during an attempted arrest. U.S Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner...


Mexican national charged with illegal reentry after arrest in Meriden

A Mexican citizen, Juan Jose Carrasco Cardenas, 39, has been charged with illegally reentering the United States after previously being deported.


Justice Department sues Illinois over college aid policies for undocumented students

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Illinois, challenging its policies that provide financial support to undocumented...


Vanderwagen man sentenced to more than seven years for armed assault

A Vanderwagen man has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison after firing a rifle during an assault on the Navajo Nation.


Two men sentenced for laundering nearly $1 million for Sinaloa cartel

Two men have been sentenced to prison for laundering money in the St. Louis area on behalf of the Sinaloa drug cartel, according to a ruling issued Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on workplace protections for older Americans

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging are scheduled to hold a hearing titled “Protecting Older Americans: Leveling the Playing Field for Older Workers” on Wednesday, September 3.


Senate committee schedules hearing on U.S.-China competition in space

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a full committee hearing on September 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST to discuss the future of U.S. leadership in space.


Mexican national pleads guilty to transporting child sexual abuse material into New Hampshire

A Mexican national has admitted to transporting child sexual abuse material while illegally entering the United States from Canada, according to a statement released by U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan.


Weekend Interview: Pavel Unguryan on Grassroots Efforts in the Fight for Ukraine

Ukraine is facing relentless strikes on its civilians and infrastructure


Presidential message highlights ongoing fight against prostate cancer in America

During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the President has expressed support for American men and families affected by prostate cancer.


Cantwell criticizes firing of STB member ahead of major rail merger review

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has issued a statement in response to President Trump's recent dismissal of Robert Primus from the Surface Transportation Board (STB).


Scott County man receives over seven years in prison for armed fentanyl trafficking

A Georgetown, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 93 months in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking and possessing a firearm during drug trafficking.


Northeast Missouri man sentenced to over twelve years for repeated gun and drug offenses

A northeast Missouri man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison after being found twice with firearms and illegal drugs while on supervised release. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down a 153-month sentence on Tuesday to...


Final defendants sentenced for trafficking hundreds of firearms from US into Mexico

Two men have received federal prison sentences for their roles in a firearms trafficking conspiracy that moved hundreds of weapons from the United States into Mexico, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


White House submits diplomatic and judicial nominations to Senate

The White House has submitted a list of nominations to the Senate for various diplomatic and judicial positions.


Two foreign nationals face visa fraud charges following arrest at Peace Bridge

Two men, Fredy Hernandez-Lopez, 19, of Mexico, and Pablo Marlon Frias Teran, 40, of Ecuador, have been arrested and charged with visa fraud in separate criminal complaints.


Cuyahoga County man sentenced to ten years for fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

A Cuyahoga County resident has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl in Northeast Ohio.


United States sues ProMedica over alleged substandard services at four nursing homes

The United States has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against ProMedica Health System, Inc. and several of its affiliates, including HCR ManorCare Inc. and four nursing homes located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia.


Two Guatemalan nationals charged with illegal re-entry at Lewiston Bridge

Two Guatemalan nationals, Hugo Lopez Morales, 48, and Martin Lopez Morales, 30, were arrested at the Lewiston Bridge Port of Entry in Lewiston, New York. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that both men face charges of illegal re-entry into...