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Lexington man convicted on firearms charges related to drug trafficking

A federal jury in Lexington has convicted Keith Lamont Stallworth, 41, of multiple firearms offenses.


Former St. Augustine teacher pleads guilty in child exploitation sting

Matthew Christopher Yates, a 30-year-old former eighth-grade teacher at Veritas Classical School in St. Augustine, has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a 14-year-old child to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a...


Federal authorities charge Alexis Carreon Bocanegra with fentanyl distribution and gun offenses

Alexis Carreon Bocanegra, a 25-year-old Mexican citizen without legal status in the United States, has been arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly distributing fentanyl and possessing firearms.


Louisiana sex offender sentenced to life for online crimes against Martin County minor

A Louisiana man has been sentenced to life in federal prison, followed by a consecutive 10-year term, for multiple internet sex crimes involving a minor in Martin County, Florida.


Saginaw man receives over 13 years for firearm possession as convicted felon

Turan West, a 30-year-old resident of Saginaw, has been sentenced to 162 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Weekend Interview: Bret Manley on Access to Rare Earth Minerals and America’s Energy Future

U.S. dependence on China for rare earth minerals has sparked bipartisan concern, and policymakers are trying to figure out how to protect American competitiveness.


South Bend woman sentenced for PPP loan fraud; ordered to repay over $55,000

Rachael Robinson, a 37-year-old resident of South Bend, Indiana, has been sentenced for wire fraud after pleading guilty in federal court.


North Texas man receives 30-year sentence for producing child pornography

A North Texas man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography involving a ten-year-old child.


California man sentenced to life for distributing child sexual abuse material

A man from Escondido, California, who is a registered sex offender, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material and attempting to entice a minor for sexual activity.


Senator Collins criticizes OMB’s proposed $4.9 billion foreign aid funding rescission

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who serves as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has responded to a recent proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that seeks to rescind $4.9 billion in previously approved funding for various...


Court vacates labor rule affecting farm wages

A federal court has overturned a labor rule that was part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule, a move welcomed by the American Farm Bureau Federation.


NFIB thanks Congress for making small business tax deduction permanent

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign to express gratitude to Congress for making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent.


Trump signs order against cashless bail for high-risk offenders

On August 25, 2025, former President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at ending cashless bail for individuals whose criminal charges or history pose a risk to public safety.


Man sentenced to ten years for attempted enticement of minor in Key West

A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor in Key West. U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles sentenced Clifford Frederic Lind, who used the online alias “it is what it is,” after Lind...


Del Rio CBP detains fugitive wanted in North Texas on sex assault and drug charges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry have detained a man wanted in North Texas on felony warrants related to sexual assault of a child and drug charges.


ICE announces arrests targeting violent offenders with serious convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses, including rape, child molestation, and aggravated assault.


CBP Air and Marine Operations rescues injured hiker in Franklin Mountains

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) helicopter crews assisted in the rescue of an injured hiker in Franklin Mountains State Park on August 21.


Eagle Pass CBP officers detain fugitive wanted for child sexual assault

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry detained a man wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a child on August 21.


DHS reports assault on ICE officers during San Francisco immigration operation

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that a group of 15 to 20 individuals assaulted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in San Francisco on August 20.


ICE detains Guatemalan national in Florida for alleged assault on pregnant woman

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an immigration detainer on Noel Gerardo Niz-Marroquin, a Guatemalan national, after his arrest in Martin County, Florida.