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News from February 2025

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Trump's tariff policy raises questions about USMCA's future

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

Less than a month into his second term, President Donald Trump's trade policy is generating significant discussion.

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McKees Rocks man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse materials

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

A McKees Rocks resident has pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to child exploitation, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

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Winter Park man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

Orlando, Florida – Bailey Joseph Friese, a 23-year-old resident of Winter Park, has entered a guilty plea for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

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Evansville residents sentenced for roles in fentanyl trafficking scheme

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

Ethan Parker and Joshua Harvey, both residents of Evansville, have been sentenced for their involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation.

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McKeesport man indicted for illegal firearm possession after past felony convictions

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

A McKeesport resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for violating federal firearms law, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.

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America First Legal calls on Apple to end diversity programs amid shareholder concerns

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to Apple's CEO and Board of Directors, urging them to discontinue the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

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Raleigh man sentenced to over five years for firearm possession

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

A Raleigh man has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following his involvement in firearms trafficking.

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Providence man pleads guilty to role in bank fraud conspiracy

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

A man from Providence has confessed to participating in a scheme to defraud banks by producing and depositing fake checks.

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East Conemaugh man admits guilt in drug and firearm offenses

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

A man from East Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges involving narcotics and firearms violations.

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Washington man sentenced for armed robberies targeting Maryland cell phone stores

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox has sentenced Xavier Jones, 26, from Washington, D.C., to 22 years in federal prison for his involvement in the armed robberies of four cell phone stores across Maryland.

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New Kensington man sentenced for theft of two dozen firearms

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

A former resident of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for firearms charges.

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Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally reentering the United States, according to an announcement by Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

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Dauphin County man convicted in undercover operation targeting child exploitation

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

Melad Fahmy, a 44-year-old resident of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was found guilty on February 13, 2025, for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.

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America First Legal announces fellowship program for attorneys and law students

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

America First Legal (AFL) has unveiled its 2025 Next Generation Fellowship Program, aimed at Washington, D.C.-based attorneys who are political appointees in the federal government and law students aligned with America First principles.

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California man sentenced for money laundering related to internet fraud

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

A California resident, Charles Singleton, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy.

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Lebanon County man indicted for sex offense involving minor

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Chase Lawrence, a 23-year-old resident of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

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Washington sees 1,955 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Washington submitted 1,955 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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NFIB opposes $25 minimum wage bill amid strong member turnout

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 15, 2025

The legislative week in Olympia concluded with significant focus on several bills, notably those concerning the proposed $25 minimum wage.

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Shreveport bank fraud conspirator receives over eight-year sentence

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

Elijah D. Brown, 24, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.

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Institute for Women's Health congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on HHS confirmation

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

The Institute for Women's Health (IWH) has extended its congratulations to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following his confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).