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Mace questions use of AI by Hertz for car rental damage claims

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chair Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has begun an inquiry into Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.’s use of artificial intelligence technology for assessing car rental damages.


Donald J. Trump claims political motivation behind legal proceedings in August Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on August 21, 2025 alleging that current legal actions against him are politically motivated and coordinated with the Biden/Harris campaign.


Fort Dodge man sentenced to ten years for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Christopher Lee Caquelin, 41, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Mercer County man receives 40-year sentence for child sex trafficking offenses

A Harrodsburg, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for sex trafficking offenses involving minors.


Former Culver City after-school worker indicted for producing child pornography

A federal grand jury has indicted a former Culver City government employee on charges related to the production and possession of child pornography involving a 7-year-old girl enrolled in an after-school program.


Pekin man sentenced to ten years for attempted enticement of minor

A Pekin man, Joseph D. Perkins, 32, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor.


Bradford County man faces federal wire fraud charge for alleged theft of benefits

A Bradford County resident has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly stealing Social Security and Veterans benefits over a period of nearly 17 years, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.


Orange County fintech co-founder agrees to plead guilty in $248M investor fraud scheme

An Orange County resident and co-founder of the company formerly known as Aspiration Partners Inc. has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud charges after being accused of defrauding investors and lenders out of more than $248 million.


Donald J. Trump claims "total victory" after court ruling in New York AG case

Former President Donald J. Trump announced what he called a "total victory" regarding a court decision in his ongoing legal battle with New York State Attorney General Letitia James.


Firearms dealer charged with illegal exports linked to Russia through Kazakhstan

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have unsealed an eight-count indictment against Maxim Larin, alleging his involvement in a scheme to illegally export weapons parts and accessories from the United States to countries including Kazakhstan.


Brooklyn cardiologist sentenced for fraud involving unnecessary medical procedures

A Brooklyn cardiologist, Niranjan Mittal, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for his involvement in a health care fraud and bribery scheme.


Ohio siblings sentenced for laundering nearly $800K in cartel drug proceeds

Two siblings from Toledo, Ohio, Christopher Grover Reynolds and Claudette Reynolds, were sentenced to 37 months in prison for laundering $784,045 in drug proceeds on behalf of a Mexico-based cartel. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell handed down...


Ferguson warns tech firms against weakening US data security under foreign government pressure

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has sent letters to more than a dozen major technology companies, reminding them of their responsibilities to safeguard the privacy and data security of American consumers.


Texas man sentenced for illegal chemical dumping in New Mexico

A Houston man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegally dumping hazardous chemicals, including laboratory grade cyanide, at multiple sites in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.


Greensburg woman pleads guilty to stealing $50K in social security benefits

Beverly Watson McNabb, 62, of Greensburg, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds in federal court.


Canadian man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor in Albany

Alexander MacFayden, a 60-year-old Canadian citizen, was sentenced in Albany, New York, to 188 months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography.


Energy secretary visits Jefferson Lab to highlight bill boosting U.S. nuclear science

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Virginia, accompanied by Governor Glenn Youngkin and business leaders.


Bridgeport gang member receives federal prison sentence for racketeering conspiracy

Amire Newsome, 22, also known as “Mire,” was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement with the Original North End (O.N.E.), a violent Bridgeport street gang.


Chinese woman detained after arrest on charges related to prostitution business

Qingqin Xie, a 39-year-old Chinese citizen, was ordered detained following her arrest on charges related to managing a prostitution business in the Capital Region of New York.


Cincinnati man receives two-year sentence for possession of machinegun in Covington

A Cincinnati man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a machinegun, following an incident last year in Covington, Kentucky.