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Justice Department backs church in California land use lawsuit

The Justice Department has filed a statement of interest in a federal district court case involving a small Christian church's zoning dispute with the City of Santa Ana, California.


Colombian man pleads guilty to armed robbery in Beverly Hills

A Colombian national residing illegally in the United States has admitted to a federal charge related to an armed robbery at a Beverly Hills hotel.


Arkansas man convicted for armed bank robbery in Oklahoma

A federal jury has found Brian Keith Mays, a 58-year-old from Arkansas, guilty of armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.


Fifth suspect arrested for alleged attack on DC police officers

Ronald Butler, a 44-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been charged in D.C. Superior Court following his arrest today for an alleged assault on Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm charges

Lovon White, a 22-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to drug distribution and firearm offenses.


St. Louis tax preparer pleads guilty to falsifying 42 client tax returns

A tax preparer from St. Louis County admitted in court to falsifying federal income tax returns for clients, the U.S. District Court in St. Louis reported Thursday.


Microsoft addresses unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC Capital

Microsoft Corporation has acknowledged an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from TRC Capital Investment Corporation.


Honduran national indicted for illegal re-entry into United States

Edgardo Amador-Rodriguez, a 27-year-old native of Honduras, has been indicted for re-entry of a removed alien.


Glenville man charged with distribution of child sexual abuse material

Gregory Magin, a 44-year-old resident of Glenville, New York, was arrested on Friday following a criminal complaint accusing him of distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


North Carolina men sentenced for possession of child pornography

Two men from North Carolina have been sentenced to over ten years in prison each for possession of child pornography.


Trump comments on presidency and policy issues via Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social platform on March 17, 2025, to discuss various issues including perceived presidential practices and international tensions involving Iran and Yemen.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

Bryan Spears, a 21-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession.


Utah man pleads guilty to $1.7 million embezzlement from employer

A man from Davis County, Utah, has admitted in court to embezzling approximately $1.7 million from his employer.


Ames man sentenced to life for sex trafficking dozens

An Ames nurse practitioner and business owner, Carl Dale Markley, has been sentenced to life in federal prison on fifteen counts of sex trafficking by fraud and coercion.


Etowah County man faces federal charges for alleged child sexual exploitation

An Etowah County resident, Kevin Glenn Golden, 58, has been arraigned in federal court on multiple charges related to child sexual exploitation.


Donald J. Trump announces new board members for West Point

Former President Donald J. Trump's recent posts on Truth Social cover various topics including appointments at West Point Military Academy and diplomatic talks with Russia about Ukraine's war situation as well as potential shifts in U.S. energy...


Trump's approval rating ties record high amid positive public sentiment

President Donald J. Trump has achieved a notable milestone in his political career, as his approval rating reaches its highest level according to a recent NBC poll.


Mahmoud Khalil seeks release amid legal battle over detention

Today, the legal team of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate student and activist, filed a preliminary injunction with the federal court in the Southern District of New York.


Chinese nationals sentenced in identity theft scheme targeting U.S. retailers

Four Chinese nationals have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme that defrauded U.S. retailers of at least $1.2 million by stealing identities from hundreds of consumers.


Vessel owner sentenced for illegal transport and fraud conspiracy

Zhongli Pang, a 36-year-old citizen of China's People's Republic, was sentenced to three months in prison in the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands.