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Trump reverses Biden's LNG export application ban
On Monday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order reversing the Biden Administration's ban on new applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects.
Jenny Hansson named communications director by Oregon AG Dan Rayfield
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced that Jenny Hansson will take on the role of communications director.
Vermont man sentenced for firearm possession after felony conviction
Ryan Buckley, a 36-year-old resident of Windsor, Vermont, received a 46-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release.
California challenges Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated legal action against the Trump Administration, challenging an executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Tennessee reaches settlement with Family Dollar over unsanitary storage practices
The Office of the Tennessee Attorney General has reached a settlement with Family Dollar Stores, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree Inc. This agreement comes after an investigation uncovered that Family Dollar locations in Tennessee were selling products...
Gallup man pleads guilty to shooting on Navajo reservation
A man from Gallup has admitted guilt in a federal court for shooting and injuring another individual on the Navajo reservation last year.
Attorneys general file suit against Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with three other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
States sue over Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside attorneys general from 17 other states, Washington D.C., and the City of San Francisco, has initiated legal action against President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at limiting birthright...
Fresno man sentenced for fentanyl distribution causing overdose death
Christian Gonzalez, a 25-year-old resident of Fresno, has been sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for distributing fentanyl.
Attorney General joins lawsuit against Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced his participation with 19 other states in a legal challenge against President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship.
Buckeye Institute supports Ohio's plan for Medicaid work requirement waiver
The Buckeye Institute has submitted public comments to Ohio's Department of Medicaid, expressing support for the state's waiver application.
Virginia councilman settles non-prosecution deal over auto bid practices
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia has reached a non-prosecution agreement with Michael Elijah Leonard, a member of the Town Council in Lebanon, Virginia, and his sister Amber Musick.
Former Virginia Tech professor sentenced for possession of child pornography
A former Virginia Tech communications professor, Michael Horning, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
States challenge Trump's order on birthright citizenship
Delaware, along with 17 other states, Washington, DC, and San Francisco, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Convicted felon sentenced to two years for firearm possession
Fort Myers, Florida – A federal judge has sentenced Stephon Jamal Dale to two years in prison for firearm possession as a convicted felon.
John J. Durham named interim US attorney for Eastern District of New York
John J. Durham has taken on the role of Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
Vermont committee discusses amendments to rules of evidence
The Vermont Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence is set to convene on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Teams.
Man sentenced for defrauding investors with fake sports betting fund
U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp has sentenced Elijah A. Goshert to 48 months in prison for defrauding investors out of $650,000 through a sports betting fund.
Court rules lawsuit against Citibank can proceed over fraud reimbursement issues
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a legal victory in her ongoing lawsuit against Citibank.
Sioux City man admits guilt to illegal firearm possession and drug charges
A Sioux City man, Felipe Alcaraz, Jr., 35, pled guilty to firearm and methamphetamine charges in federal court on January 21, 2025.