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Cassidy commends response as West Texas measles outbreak declared over

The Texas Department of State Health Services has officially declared the end of the measles outbreak in West Texas, with no new cases reported in more than 42 days across affected counties. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the...


Akron man receives over eleven-year sentence for drug trafficking

An Akron resident, Justin A. Corn, 30, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.


Rapid City man sentenced for illegal firearm possession as part of federal initiative

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence to Jayquan Flying Horse, 20, on August 15, 2025, following his...


Department of Labor returns to earlier standard for classifying independent contractors

In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it would stop enforcing the 2024 independent contractor rule, which had been issued under the Biden Administration.


U.S. Department of State debars seventeen individuals for arms export violations

On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that it has debarred 17 individuals for violating or conspiring to violate the Arms Export Control Act.


Indiana woman arrested in D.C., charged with online death threats against president

Nathalie Rose Jones, a 50-year-old resident of Lafayette, Indiana, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on August 16 after being charged with making threats on social media against President Trump.


Donald J. Trump posts statements on Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. election reforms

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on August 18th addressing topics such as Russia's actions in Ukraine, proposed changes to U.S. election systems including mail-in ballots and voting machines, as well as ongoing...


Founder sentenced for defrauding investors through fake AI-powered hedge fund

Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, Mina Tadrus was sentenced to 30 months in prison for investment adviser fraud involving more than $5.7 million.


Philadelphia man indicted for impersonating federal officer during robbery

A Philadelphia man has been indicted on charges of impersonating a federal officer and committing robbery at an auto repair shop.


FAA celebrates 1,000th licensed commercial space operation

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford celebrated a significant achievement for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as it marked its 1,000th commercial space operation.


USDOT launches new system for aviation consumer complaints

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has introduced a new web-based system for handling air travel service complaints.


Thirty charged with violent crime offenses tied to Tren de Aragua gang activity

Federal authorities have charged 30 individuals, including alleged leaders and members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) organization, with offenses related to drug trafficking, murder-for-hire, and firearms crimes.


House Oversight Committee receives DOJ response on Epstein records subpoena

The U.S. Department of Justice has notified the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform that it will begin providing records related to Jeffrey Epstein to the committee this week.


Donald J. Trump issues new statements and supporter acknowledgments via Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on Truth Social on August 17-18, 2025.


Chinese national sentenced for exporting weapons and technology at direction of North Korea

A Chinese national living illegally in the United States was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for exporting firearms, ammunition, and sensitive technology to North Korea.


Ftc sues Key Investment Group over alleged illegal online ticket resale scheme

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Key Investment Group, a Maryland-based ticket broker and its affiliated companies, for allegedly using unlawful methods to bypass ticket purchase limits on high-demand events such as...


Weekend Interview: Cyril Hovorun on Freedom and Russia’s Weaponization of Religion

Ukraine’s fight for survival against Russia includes trying to protect its religious traditions from the Kremlin’s anti-religious campaign


Detroit fund owner receives prison sentence for $39 million investor fraud

Andrew H. Middlebrooks, former majority owner and chief executive officer of EIA All Weather Alpha Fund 1 Partners (EIA), has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud charges.


District man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in September 2024 shooting

Derek Turrentine, 43, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed in connection with the fatal shooting of James Thomas Price in September 2024.


Jamaican national sentenced in Cleveland for drug trafficking and illegal reentry

A Jamaican citizen has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and illegal reentry into the United States.