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Mexican national sentenced for distributing methamphetamine near Texas church

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute 116 kilograms of methamphetamine and for illegal possession of ammunition and multiple firearms, according to an announcement...


Illinois woman sentenced for embezzling over $400,000 from employer

Daneen Bilodeau, a 50-year-old resident of Rockford, Illinois, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and bank fraud.


Crown Point man pleads guilty to threatening president Biden online

Troy Kelly, a 20-year-old resident of Crown Point, New York, has pleaded guilty to threatening President Joe Biden.


Mississippi man sentenced to five years for attempted receipt of child exploitation materials

A Mississippi man has been sentenced in federal court for attempting to receive materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.


Danville woman sentenced for submitting false claims resulting in over $116K Medicaid loss

A Danville woman has been sentenced to five years of probation, including 12 months of home detention, after pleading guilty to health care fraud that resulted in more than $116,000 in losses to the Virginia Medicaid program.


Movie producer charged with defrauding film projects out of more than $12 million

A former movie producer and accountant has been arrested on federal charges alleging he defrauded victims, including independent film projects, of more than $12 million.


FTC announces increased Do Not Call Registry access fees for telemarketers in fiscal year 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced updated fees for telemarketers who access the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry for Fiscal Year 2026, which starts on October 1, 2025.


Georgia man admits role in check fraud scheme targeting western New York banks

Ameer Clark, 34, of Atlanta, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in federal court in Buffalo.


Washington University assistant professor pleads guilty in $412K embezzlement case

An assistant professor at Washington University School of Medicine has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $400,000 from his employer.


Washington Post’s newsroom overhaul under Bezos sparks debate over corporate control and journalistic integrity

The Washington Post has published an article detailing recent leadership changes under Jeff Bezos, including the hiring of former Murdoch executives and a shift toward "creator-style" content.


American Spectator urges citizenship reform to focus on teaching founding principles, not tougher tests

The American Spectator has announced the publication of an article arguing that efforts to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult miss the point.


Air Force Academy Board of Visitors steps up oversight under Rep. August Pfluger

The U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors has announced an increase in oversight under the leadership of Chair Representative August Pfluger.


Republican National Lawyers Association credited with advancing Trump’s judicial legacy and election efforts

Restoration Spotlight has announced that it featured Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) President Michael Thielen discussing the group's central role in advancing President Trump's judicial appointments, shaping a conservative federal...


Social Security faces scrutiny amid debate over newborn investment accounts

Restoration News has reported that the Social Security Administration was a focal point in discussions surrounding the One Big Beautiful Bill's proposal for newborn investment accounts.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after prior drug trafficking conviction

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 13 months and one day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally reentering the United States after being removed from the country twice.


Las Vegas man charged with $500K COVID-19 unemployment benefit fraud

A Las Vegas resident, Craig Renard Gibson, appeared in court on allegations of defrauding the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) and the California Employment Development Department (EDD).


Mexican national indicted after large drug seizure in West Valley City

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted Alfredo Tovar-Ruiz, a 26-year-old Mexican national living in West Valley City, Utah, on drug-related charges following the seizure of more than 15,000 fentanyl pills and nearly two kilograms of...


George man receives over ten years for methamphetamine trafficking

A George, Iowa man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.


Comer and Mace seek answers from Wikimedia Foundation over alleged article manipulation

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) have launched an investigation into alleged...


Jasper County man receives over 33 years for firearms and drug trafficking convictions

A Buna resident, Leotis Cornelius McMahon, 48, has been sentenced to 400 months in federal prison for firearms and drug trafficking offenses.