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CATL found de facto controlled by China in preliminary dumping ruling

The Department of Commerce has announced on the Federal Register website that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) is subject to a 102.72% preliminary U.S. antidumping duty on active anode material.


Vermont man sentenced to 36 months for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

Burlington, Vermont – On July 7, 2025, Shawn Snead of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, was sentenced to a total of 36 months in prison by United States District Judge William K. Sessions III.


Muscatine men receive lengthy sentences for drug trafficking and shooting incident

Two men from Muscatine, Iowa, have been sentenced to federal prison for drug and gun offenses related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 29, 2024.


Chairman Moolenaar addresses tech competition at Krach Institute

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party addressed the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy today.


Drug trafficker sentenced for role in Virgin Islands drug operation

On July 22, 2025, Kai James, a resident of St. Croix, was sentenced to ten years in prison and six years of supervised release for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Man sentenced for role in large cocaine importation scheme in Puerto Rico

A federal court in San Juan sentenced Domingo Acosta to 18 and a half years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for his involvement in importing more than 850 kilograms of cocaine into the United States.


Moolenaar & Krishnamoorthi express support for AUKUS amid China's military threats

Today, Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on China sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.


Bapchule man receives 20-year sentence for fatal stabbing

Daryl Patrick Johns, a 46-year-old resident of Bapchule, Arizona, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.


Three men sentenced for telemarketing fraud scheme targeting thousands

Brian Hopkins, a 62-year-old resident of Chandler, Arizona, was sentenced to 21 months in prison on July 16 by Senior United States District Court Judge David G. Campbell.


St. Louis felon sentenced for gun and drug offenses

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey sentenced Jordin White, a 24-year-old felon from St. Louis, to 97 months in prison on Tuesday.


Donald J. Trump references meeting with Philippine president and posts brief statement on treason

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social between July 20 and July 22, 2025, including remarks about meeting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and a brief post stating "Treason."


Mexican national pleads guilty to leading alien smuggling operation

A Mexican national residing illegally in Houston has admitted to leading a smuggling organization and reentering the United States unlawfully, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Woman sentenced for role in child smuggling ring from Mexico

A Laredo woman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for her involvement in a child smuggling ring.


Defense issues new rules on medical waivers for military recruits

The Department of Defense has announced updated guidance on medical waiver eligibility for individuals seeking to join the U.S. military.


Ernst announces EPA's Zeldin as speaker at Entrepreneur Expo

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has announced that Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will be a featured speaker at her upcoming Entrepreneur Expo.


Raleigh County woman pleads guilty to drug crime involving methamphetamine

Carey Ann Trotter, 41, from Crab Orchard, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute over 5 grams of methamphetamine.


Laredo man sentenced for smuggling over 100 illegal aliens

A Laredo man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to transport illegal aliens. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of 49-year-old Juan Manuel Aguirre, who pleaded guilty...


Felon charged for illegal firearm possession as part of safety initiative

David Oday Smith, a 39-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been indicted on a federal firearms charge.


Charleroi staffing agency owner sentenced for tax fraud and harboring illegal aliens

A Belle Vernon resident has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and ordered to pay over $3.6 million in restitution.


California man sentenced for laundering proceeds from email fraud scheme

A California man from San Fernando has been sentenced to federal prison for operating an illegal money transmitting business.