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Iowa man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

Paul William Flett, a 44-year-old resident of Humboldt, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual exploitation of a child.


Kalamazoo man receives lengthy prison term for drug trafficking

Michael Warren Smith, Jr., a 38-year-old resident of Kalamazoo, has been sentenced to 327 months in federal prison.


Kodiak residents indicted for drug trafficking linked to fatal overdose

A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted three residents of Kodiak on charges related to drug trafficking, including the distribution of fentanyl that allegedly led to a fatal overdose.


Trump signals challenge against discriminatory foreign taxes

On his first day in office, President Trump signaled a firm stance against foreign taxes that discriminate against U.S. companies.


VA announces exemptions to federal hiring freeze

Following the implementation of President Trump's federal hiring freeze, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced several exemptions to this policy.


Heritage Foundation supports Andrew Puzder's EU ambassador nomination

The Heritage Foundation has expressed its support for Andrew Puzder following his nomination as the United States Ambassador to the European Union.


Florida man charged with submitting fraudulent asylum applications

A federal grand jury has indicted Carlos Adolfo Haeckermann Cardenas, a resident of Doral, Florida, on charges related to aiding and abetting false statements on asylum applications.


EPA mandates upgrades at Coachella Valley mobile home park

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a consent decree with the operators of Oasis Mobile Home Park to address violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).


New Orleans man sentenced for federal gun and drug convictions

Dwine Hardy, a 32-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison following his guilty plea to federal gun and drug charges.


New Jersey man sentenced for heroin and fentanyl trafficking

A New Jersey resident, Ryan Mendoza, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for federal drug trafficking violations.


Colorado man receives prison sentence for methamphetamine and marijuana distribution

Juan Rodriguez-Rios, a 39-year-old resident of Colorado Springs, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for drug-related charges.


Hartford man pleads guilty to federal gun charge

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Jason Barber, a 40-year-old resident of Hartford, has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon in federal court.


Florida man admits guilt in DFW airport assault case

A Florida man has admitted to assaulting a gate agent at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad Meacham.


Legislation seeks permanence for 20% Small Business Deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed strong support for the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, a piece of legislation reintroduced by Senator Steve Daines and Representative Lloyd Smucker.


DHS expands DOJ's role in enforcing immigration laws under new directive

Today, the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Benjamine Huffman, issued a directive aimed at enhancing immigration law enforcement by extending certain powers to officials within the Department of Justice (DOJ).


C.R. Bard settles $17 million kickback allegations involving catheter prescriptions

C.R. Bard, Inc., along with its affiliates Liberator Medical Supply, Inc., Liberator Holdings, and Rochester Medical Corporation, has agreed to pay $17 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


Amherst man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

An Amherst man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for offenses related to child pornography.


Lafayette man admits to evading taxes exceeding $200K over five years

David Gedamoske, a 41-year-old resident of Lafayette, New York, has admitted to evading taxes on more than $1 million in earnings over a five-year period.


Morrisdale man sentenced to five years for meth trafficking

A Morrisdale, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.


Connecticut man sentenced for selling fraudulently obtained gold coins

A Connecticut man has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining and transporting gold coins outside of Massachusetts.