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Major U.S. hospitals halt pediatric gender transition services after new federal directives

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has announced that several major hospital systems and health providers in the United States have stopped offering gender transition...


Detroit man pleads guilty to drug charges involving methamphetamine and fentanyl

Timothy D. Luckett, also known as “Fetty” and “Jack Boi,” of Detroit, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl in Huntington, West Virginia.


Comer launches probe into California high-speed rail project funding

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has initiated an investigation into the federal funding provided to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.


Oregon man charged in large-scale DDoS-for-hire botnet investigation

An Oregon resident has been charged in the District of Alaska with offenses related to the creation and operation of the “Rapper Bot” DDoS-for-hire botnet.


Quitman woman sentenced to probation for removal of Native American remains

Kristy Loree Gordon of Quitman, Arkansas, has been sentenced to four years’ probation after pleading guilty to the excavation and removal of archaeological resources, including Native American human skeletal remains, from public land.


Uintah County man indicted for second degree murder in death of mother

A federal grand jury has indicted a Uintah County man on charges of second degree murder following the death of his mother in July 2025.


Lackawanna man receives probation for Medicaid fraud involving transportation company

Munef Fadhel, a 38-year-old resident of Lackawanna, New York, has been sentenced to one year of probation for health care fraud.


Previously deported sex offender sentenced for illegal reentry into United States

A Rosedale man was sentenced to 20 months and 20 days in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar issued the sentence to Alfredo Carreon-Lopez, 39, on Tuesday.


Donald J. Trump addresses missing children and wind energy concerns in recent social media posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social on August 18-19, 2025 about global efforts concerning missing children with Ursula von der Leyen and criticized wind energy projects in New Jersey for rising costs and insufficient...


Fort Walton Beach man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

Louis Terrell Jones, a 42-year-old resident of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possession of a machinegun.


Allied Stone settles for $12.4 million over alleged evasion of import duties

Allied Stone Inc., a company based in Dallas, Texas, and its president, Jia “Jerry” Lim, have agreed to pay $12.4 million to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act.


Donald J. Trump discusses meetings with world leaders and comments on Texas legislation

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump shared updates on meetings with European leaders and praised Republican legislators in Texas via posts dated August 18-19, 2025.


Former education department manager sentenced for bid rigging involving NYC public schools

Victor A. Garrido, owner of TranscendBS LLC and former business manager for the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), was sentenced to six months in prison for his role in a bid rigging scheme involving contracts with public schools.


Leader sentenced after St. Louis drug ring moved fentanyl and meth across state lines

A man who led a drug trafficking organization responsible for bringing large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine to the St. Louis area has been sentenced to 27 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark handed down the sentence...


Cattle producers invited to webinar on $83.5 million JBS antitrust settlement

The National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, and four individual ranchers filed a class action lawsuit in 2019 alleging anticompetitive practices by major beef processors JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef.


U.S. Chamber supports revocation of Biden's competition executive order

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has expressed approval following the White House's decision to revoke a competition executive order from the Biden administration.


ITI releases cybersecurity roadmap for Trump administration

Global tech trade association ITI has unveiled a set of strategic cybersecurity policy recommendations aimed at aiding the White House National Cyber Director, Sean Cairncross, and the Trump Administration.


Five arrested in alleged St. Louis-area cocaine trafficking operation

Five individuals were arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged drug distribution network accused of transporting kilograms of cocaine to St. Louis and other locations.


Banks respond to FTA's call for open banking policy changes

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) has issued a letter to the President, urging the administration to consider policies that banks argue could undermine free markets.


Bank groups back Fed's proposal for revised supervisory ratings

The American Bankers Association and the Bank Policy Institute have expressed their support for proposed changes to the Federal Reserve's Large Financial Institution (LFI) rating system.