Fort Smith, Arkansas - A former Arkansas State Senator was sentenced Wednesday to 220 months in prison for organizing and leading a bribery scheme in which state funds were directed to non-profit entities in exchange for kickbacks, many of which were funneled through a consultant’s business, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Duane “DAK” Kees for the Western District of Arkansas.

Houston, Texas - A Houston psychiatrist was sentenced today to 150 months in prison for his role in a $155 million Medicare fraud scheme involving false and fraudulent claims for psychiatric services.

Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump Announces Appointments for the Executive Office of the President:

Washington, DC - Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 11 to May 13, 2018.

Washington, DC - Six Nominations Sent to the Senate:

Chicago, Illinois - Agricultural producer sentiment increased modestly in August after dipping sharply in July, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading. The barometer, which is based on a monthly survey of 400 agricultural producers from across the country, had an August reading of 129, 12 points higher than July but still well below readings from May and June.