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Ted Cruz addresses cartel threats at Senate hearing on ocean resource conflicts

In a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries titled "Finding Nemo’s Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources," Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the issue of Mexican cartels allegedly poaching fish from U.S....


North Tonawanda man charged with drug distribution and firearm offenses

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of Tre Smitherman, a 31-year-old resident of North Tonawanda, New York.


A Waterbury woman, Marlenin Vito, 46, has pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to charges related to multiple fraud schemes.


President signs Congressional Bill S.160 into law

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the President signed into law a new bill.


Israel takes unilateral military action against Iran; US clarifies non-involvement

The United States has clarified its position following Israel's recent military action against Iran.


Chicago man sentenced for laundering drug money linked to Mexican cartel

A man from the Chicago area, Jose Eladio Medina Valenzuela, was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for his role as a money launderer for a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization.


Memphis man pleads guilty to stealing pre-release DVDs; faces federal sentencing

Steven R. Hale, a 37-year-old resident of Memphis, pleaded guilty to charges of criminal copyright infringement and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.


Honduran man receives sentence for repeated illegal reentry into United States

A Honduran man, Carlos Alexis Ponce-Lopez, 33, has been sentenced to 99 days in prison followed by one year of supervised release for illegal reentry into the United States. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the sentence.


William R. Keyes sworn in as new US attorney for Middle District of Georgia

William R. Keyes was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia today.


Hamburg man arrested on new child pornography charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Bernard J. Keller, 27, from Hamburg, NY, on charges related to child pornography.


Former correctional officer pleads guilty to planting contraband

A former California state correctional officer, Avelino Ramirez, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a federal court.


House Republicans celebrate passage of Rescissions Act aiming to cut federal spending

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025.


Two men sentenced for trafficking meth-laced pills containing fentanyl

Two men involved in the distribution of counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as fentanyl powder mixed with xylazine, have been sentenced to prison. U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven handed down the...


Meth trafficker sentenced to 15 years following joint agency investigation

Jamal Marqui McDaniel, aged 46, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with an additional five years of supervised release for methamphetamine trafficking and firearms offenses.


Greenville gang member sentenced to six years for drugs and firearms

A Greenville gang member has been sentenced to six years in prison for drug and firearm offenses.


St. Louis County man pleads guilty to shooting at police

A St. Louis County man has admitted to shooting at multiple police officers in an incident that took place in 2024.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Janet McUlsky and the Power of Patient Advocacy to Bridge Gaps in the U.S. Health System

Patient advocacy is a strategy to ensure those most affected by health policies and industry decisions—patients—have a voice in shaping outcomes.


CDC warns public about Salmonella outbreak linked to egg consumption

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs.


Texas man sentenced for monopolizing transmigrante market with violent scheme

A man from Mission, Texas, has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy aimed at monopolizing the transmigrante forwarding agency industry along the Los Indios border.


Capito supports Trump's EPA move against clean power plan

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito expressed approval of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal the Biden administration's Clean Power Plan 2.0.