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Mesa resident charged with arson after Tesla dealership fire in Phoenix

On April 30, 2025, a federal grand jury in Phoenix indicted Ian William Moses, 35, of Mesa, Arizona.


Hammond man guilty of violating federal controlled substances act

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Kylin Sexton, 25, a Hammond resident, pleaded guilty on April 24, 2025, to possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance.


Anaheim man found guilty on federal child sexual exploitation charges

An Anaheim man has been found guilty of federal child sexual exploitation crimes, sentencing him to potentially up to 30 years in prison.


St. Louis woman sentenced for producing child pornography involving toddler

A St. Louis County woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material involving a toddler, according to a ruling by U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel.


New Jersey man admits guilt in tax evasion case

A New Jersey resident, Matthew Tucci, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges.


Colorado man faces federal charges for payroll fraud and identity theft

A Colorado man, Julio Melendez, has been indicted on multiple charges including ten counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and two counts of aggravated identity theft.


Trump's new wave of posts from Truth Social

Donald J. Trump has shared a series of posts through his Truth Social platform in late April 2025.


Sen. Cruz sponsoring bill establishing new tax deduction for tips

Ted Cruz, the U.S. senator for Texas, has announced his sponsorship of a bill aimed at establishing a new tax deduction for tips and expanding a payroll tax credit to include certain beauty services.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Doug Holtz-Eakin on Regulatory Overreach and Humility

The growth of government regulation poses hidden costs to the economy, driving up prices and impeding business expansion.


Interior's new policy boosts oil production in Gulf of America

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval following the Department of the Interior's recent announcement regarding a new commingling policy aimed at increasing oil production in the Gulf of America.


HHS and NIH announce new universal vaccine platform for pandemic-prone viruses

On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) announced the development of a new universal vaccine platform named Generation Gold Standard.


Manufacturers urge regulatory balance to boost U.S. industry

In a recent move, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order 14219 by submitting policy proposals aimed at revising numerous regulations that they argue are hindering growth and job...


U.S. Chamber responds to SCOTUS ruling on Cunningham v. Cornell

In response to the Supreme Court's decision in Cunningham v. Cornell, Chantel Sheaks, Vice President of Retirement Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, expressed concerns about potential consequences for employers.


Deputy secretary Edgar joins HSI in Los Angeles drug operation arrest

On Friday, Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar participated in a warrant operation in Los Angeles, led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which concluded with the arrest of a suspected drug trafficker.


Heritage Foundation supports White House plan to end public broadcasting funds

The Heritage Foundation has expressed approval for a proposal from the Trump administration that urges Congress to cut funding for public broadcasting.


Trump administration freezes funds over alleged civil rights violations at Harvard

The Department of Education's Joint Taskforce to Combat Antisemitism took significant action against Harvard University by freezing $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60 million in contracts.


ICE investigation leads to marriage fraud indictment

An investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Maryland has resulted in federal charges for four individuals accused of orchestrating a scheme to commit visa and marriage fraud.


MS-13 members sentenced for 2022 Texas double murder that caused federal prison lockdown

The seven defendants connected to MS-13, a notorious transnational criminal organization, have been sentenced for a double murder that occurred in January 2022, according to a statement from Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas,...


Cleveland man sentenced to 71 months for fentanyl trafficking

Antonio D. Moncrief, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, has received a prison sentence of 71 months for his involvement in selling fentanyl in Ohio County.


California City councilmember charged in hazardous waste transport conspiracy

Michael Kulikoff, a 39-year-old from California City and a city councilmember, was arrested today.