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White House outlines initiatives during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The White House has issued a statement marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the challenges faced by families affected by childhood cancer and commemorating children who have died from the disease.


Aerospace Industries Association hosts policy roundtable with lawmakers at Kratos facility

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) recently held a roundtable in Oklahoma City, gathering congressional leaders and industry representatives to discuss policy issues affecting the aerospace and defense supply chain.


Raleigh County man pleads guilty to distributing methamphetamine

A Coal City resident, Jeremy Dale Shuck, 47, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge involving the distribution of methamphetamine.


Brevard County man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm offenses

Cedrick Deon Hawkins, a 43-year-old resident of Cocoa, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.


Justice Department seeks forfeiture of over $868K tied to crypto scam targeting multiple states

The Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize $868,247 in Tether (USDT), alleging the funds are proceeds from cryptocurrency-related confidence scams.


Georgia man pleads guilty in Connecticut meth trafficking case

A Georgia man has admitted to trafficking methamphetamine pills to Connecticut.


Hartford man sentenced to six years for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

A Hartford man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in trafficking fentanyl and cocaine.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on protecting older workers from discrimination

El presidente del Comité Especial del Senado de Estados Unidos para Asuntos de la Vejez, Rick Scott, y la miembro de alto rango Kirsten Gillibrand, organizarán una audiencia el miércoles 3 de septiembre titulada “Proteger a los estadounidenses...


St. Louis County man receives 15-year sentence for arranging sale of illegal drugs

A St. Louis County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in arranging drug sales involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down the sentence on Tuesday to Jerry Massey, 33, who...


Former Bronx district leader sentenced to two years for election fraud

Nicole Torres, a former district leader in the Bronx and employee of the New York City Board of Elections (NYC-BOE), has been sentenced to two years in prison for her role in extortion and mail fraud conspiracies.


Elizabeth City man sentenced to 14 years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A federal judge has sentenced Miguel Yasmir Williams, 35, of Elizabeth City to 14 years in prison following his guilty plea to charges of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm as a felon.


Cantwell leads congressional effort defending CPSC independence after commissioner firings

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has joined other members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to defend the independence of the Consumer Product Safety...


Ohio man receives over 17-year sentence for ghost gun production and child pornography

A Summit County resident has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for manufacturing firearms and machine gun conversion devices at home using a 3D printer, as well as for possession of child pornography.


White House issues statement reaffirming commitment during National Preparedness Month

The White House has issued a statement marking National Preparedness Month, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to supporting communities across the United States in preparing for disasters. “Tragically, over the last year, natural...


Former Vanderburgh County finance director sentenced for embezzling over $125K

Regene Newman, a 59-year-old resident of Evansville, has been sentenced to 1.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.


House appropriations subcommittee advances FY26 labor-health-education spending bill

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies met in Washington, D.C. to review its Fiscal Year 2026 funding bill.


Disney settles with FTC over children's privacy violations on YouTube

Disney has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it enabled the collection of personal data from children under 13 who watched kid-focused videos on YouTube.


Honduran national pleads guilty to fraud charges involving false passport application

PEDRO NOLOCOS ROSALES, a 64-year-old native of Honduras, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement in a passport application, aggravated identity theft, and theft of government funds.


Shiprock man indicted for shooting during domestic dispute on Navajo Nation

A Shiprock resident has been charged in federal court for allegedly firing multiple shots at two people during a domestic dispute on the Navajo Nation.


Hans Kissle recalls potato salad due to undeclared wheat allergen risk

Hans Kissle LLC has announced a voluntary recall of 120 units of its Red Potato Bliss Salad after discovering that the product contains undeclared wheat, which is a known allergen.