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Naugatuck man charged with multiple counts related to child exploitation

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and P.J. O’Brien, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced charges against Sean Sayer, a 22-year-old from...


AIA supports new bill to modernize defense acquisition process

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has expressed support for the introduction of the SPEED Act, a bill aimed at modernizing the acquisition process for the Department of Defense.


Sex offender sentenced for enticement and murder-for-hire plot

A registered sex offender, Chander J. Cardente, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for enticing a minor and plotting to murder the victim.


Real estate firm owner sentenced for defrauding distressed homeowners

A Johnston-based real estate investment firm, along with its owner and an employee, faced sentencing in U.S. District Court for defrauding homeowners and financial institutions.


NFIB hosts annual Fly-In on Capitol Hill focusing on small business priorities

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is holding its annual Fly-In event on Capitol Hill this week.


South Florida man charged with laundering $200K from email scam

On June 6, Robert Arturo De Los Angeles Mejia, aged 24, appeared in federal court to face charges related to a wire fraud and money laundering scheme based in South Florida.


Two men sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy in Southwest Virginia

A pair of men involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl into Southwest Virginia.


Lawmakers propose bill to aid small business compliance with Corporate Transparency Act

Today, new legislation aimed at aiding small businesses in complying with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was introduced by Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.).


AIA urges reforms in defense acquisition in letter to Secretary Hegseth

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Hegseth, acknowledging the Department of Defense's initiatives to remove unnecessary regulations and speed up acquisition processes.


Donald J. Trump's truth social posts call for action in Los Angeles

Former President Donald J. Trump recently posted on Truth Social expressing concerns about Los Angeles' situation and urging for military intervention while continuing his active presence online with timestamped messages on June 9, 2025


Mexican national charged with assaulting federal officers appears in court

A Mexican national, Victor Vivanco-Reyes, appeared in U.S. District Court in Seattle charged with two counts of assault on a federal officer.


Chinese national pleads guilty over arms exports linked to North Korea

An individual from China has admitted guilt in a federal court for illegally exporting firearms, ammunition, and other military items to North Korea.


House subcommittee approves FY26 Homeland Security bill with increased funding

Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill, which was subsequently approved by the Subcommittee.


Madison County man pleads guilty to sex offender registry violations

Floyd Wood, a 57-year-old resident of DeRuyter, New York, has pled guilty in United States District Court to failing to register an email account as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.


Maricopa man receives 44-year sentence for killing police officer

Carlos Maximilliano Galvan, a 44-year-old resident of Maricopa, Arizona, has been sentenced to 44 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Tohono O’odham Police Officer Bryan Brown.


Elizabeth City man convicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

A federal jury in New Bern, North Carolina, has convicted Charles Gregory of Elizabeth City on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.


Nevada woman sentenced for $7 million Ponzi scheme and obstruction

A Nevada woman has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for orchestrating a $7 million advance fee Ponzi scheme and obstructing the government's investigation, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.


South Florida men charged with mail theft after public identifies them

Two men from South Florida have been charged with mail theft following their identification through public-released surveillance footage.


Former CEO sentenced for fraudulently inflating fund values

Brendan Ross, the former CEO of Direct Lending Investments LLC, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison.


Cantwell and Cruz call for audits after fatal DCA airspace collision

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz have called for safety audits following a mid-air collision near National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025.