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New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl trafficking charges

On August 5, 2025, Scotty Andrew Bascle, age 25, pleaded guilty to distributing more than 40 grams of a substance containing fentanyl.


Donald J. Trump claims resolution of six wars in recent Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on Truth Social on August 18, 2025.


Wyoming man indicted for fentanyl trafficking and firearm possession

A federal grand jury has indicted Ramico Jovon Earvin, also known as “Pooh,” a 43-year-old resident of Wyoming, Michigan, on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.


MacDill Air Force Base employees plead guilty in $150K intramural program fraud case

Keith Pilawski, 63, of Lutz, and Edwin Ortiz, 58, of Brandon, have entered guilty pleas to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Jay Clayton issues statement on continuing role as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York

“I am honored to continue serving the people of New York together with the talented and hardworking women and men of the Office,” said United States Attorney Jay Clayton in a statement following his court appointment


Sumter man receives over ten years for shooting energy facility and possessing child sexual abuse material

Donald Ray Hurst, Jr., a 35-year-old resident of Sumter, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after being found guilty of destruction of an energy facility and possession of child sexual abuse material.


Founder of Modest Needs pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar fraud and tax evasion

Keith Taylor, the founder and former CEO of Modest Needs Foundation, pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and tax evasion in federal court on August 18, 2025.


Former Hot Spring County sheriff sentenced to two years for misleading federal agents

A former sheriff of Hot Spring County, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to engaging in a scheme to conceal a material fact from a governmental agency.


Lakeland residents charged with multiple armed robberies in Tampa area

A Lakeland couple has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of armed robberies that took place in August 2025.


Donald J. Trump addresses media reports and shares commentary on Truth Social

Former president Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social between August 17 and August 18, 2025, addressing recent media narratives about a proposed summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and sharing personal remarks online.


Donald J. Trump shares brief posts and links on Truth Social on August 17

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several short messages and links to his Truth Social account on August 17, 2025.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple Truth Social links on August 16, 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates to his Truth Social account on August 16, 2025, with links later shared via X (formerly Twitter).


Trump signs executive order to enhance U.S. commercial space industry

U.S. Transportation Secretary and Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy participated in a significant event at the White House today, where President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the...


Donald J. Trump amplifies Victor Davis Hanson's criticism of the Democratic Party

Former President Donald J. Trump shared comments from historian Victor Davis Hanson on August 16, 2025, criticizing the current state of the Democratic Party via Truth Social posts.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple posts on Truth Social and X on August 17, 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump published several posts on his Truth Social account on August 17, 2025, later shared by the TrumpDailyPosts account on X. The messages included links to his activity and a patriotic emoji post reflecting his...


Donald J. Trump shares multiple posts on Truth Social and related channels

On August 17, 2025, Donald J. Trump published several posts across Truth Social and associated channels.


Donald J. Trump posts about Russia negotiations and criticizes media coverage

Former President Donald J. Trump published several posts on Truth Social on August 17, 2025.


Transportation Secretary Duffy revises NEVI guidelines for efficient EV charger deployment

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced revised guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, aiming to streamline the application process and provide states with greater flexibility.


Donald J. Trump shares updates and slogans on Truth Social in August 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social in mid-August 2025, including links to news about himself and the slogan "Make America Great Again."


Elliot Sterling missing from FCI Oakdale II satellite prison camp

Elliot Louis Hammond Sterling, Jr. was reported missing from the satellite camp adjacent to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Oakdale II in Oakdale, Louisiana, on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at around 10:15 p.m. Sterling is described as a...