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Houston man indicted for trafficking boots made from endangered sea turtles

A Texas man from Houston has been indicted by a grand jury in Laredo on charges of trafficking boots made from the skin of endangered sea turtles.


Masonry contractor president pleads guilty to bribing Amtrak employee

Mark Snedden, the president of a masonry contractor based in Munster, Indiana, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and making a false claim.


Ukrainian men charged with illegal entry into the U.S. in Vermont

Two Ukrainian men, Mykhailo Ivanchyn, 21, and Ihor Zelskyi, 27, have been charged with illegal entry into the United States, as announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont.


Senator Collins queries MDI Lab president on NIH funding proposals

At a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing chaired by Senator Susan Collins, the potential impacts of a proposed National Institutes of Health (NIH) cap on indirect research costs were debated.


Revere man pleads guilty to international drug money laundering charges

A Massachusetts man has admitted to his involvement in laundering large sums of drug money linked to suppliers from Central and South America.


Boston man sentenced for gang-related racketeering, firearm, and drug crimes

A Boston-area man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a local gang known as Cameron Street.


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.