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Apopka man receives over five years in prison for multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme

Keith Oelerich, a 62-year-old resident of Apopka, has been sentenced to five years and five months in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. U.S. District Judge Julie S. Sneed also ordered the forfeiture of $17,964,680, which...


Ahoskie man convicted on firearm charge faces minimum 15-year sentence

A federal jury in Wilmington, North Carolina has found Anton Montes Vernon, 31, of Ahoskie guilty of illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


House subcommittee chairman supports legislation for increased American mineral production

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) presented testimony before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act.


Trayvon Kisling receives ten-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

Trayvon Kisling, a 21-year-old formerly from Staten Island, New York, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison on February 2, 2026.


Illegal immigrant sentenced to over eleven years for methamphetamine distribution

Bertoldo Alcaraz-Ortuno, a 37-year-old from Guerrero, Mexico, has been sentenced to 136 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Risch commends U.S.-India trade deal for reducing barriers and addressing global security

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement regarding the newly announced trade agreement between the United States and India.


Congressman Guthrie outlines strategy for US artificial intelligence leadership amid competition with China

In an essay published in the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation’s 2025 Hatch Center Policy Review, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, outlined concerns about the United States potentially losing its...


Cole urges support for amended consolidated appropriations act at rules committee hearing

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the House Committee on Rules in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.


Lumbee Tribe receives federal recognition from U.S. Department of Interior

The Department of the Interior has officially added the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to its list of federally recognized tribes.


HUD clears Texas agency in disaster fund discrimination probe

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has concluded its civil rights investigation into the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) distribution of disaster mitigation funds.


FBI Miami honors fallen agents Alfin and Schwartzenberger five years after deadly ambush

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida joined law enforcement officials at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Miami Field Office to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the deaths of Special Agents Daniel...


Undocumented man indicted for alleged $1 million Ponzi scheme targeting Utah investors

An undocumented Mexican national has been indicted in Utah for allegedly running a $1 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded around 30 investors.


FT correspondent: Ford ‘held talks with China’s Xiaomi' on US electric vehicle joint venture

Ford is reportedly in early talks with China's Xiaomi for a joint venture to produce electric vehicles in the United States.


Cedar Rapids man sentenced for PPP fraud and prior violent offenses

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for laundering funds obtained through a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Grand jury indicts Buffalo man for alleged attack on postal worker

A federal grand jury has indicted Jacob D. Ortiz, 34, of Buffalo, New York, on charges of assaulting a federal employee.


Senate passes bipartisan policies to lower prescription drug costs

The U.S. Senate has passed several provisions aimed at reducing prescription drug prices and addressing the role of health care intermediaries.


Justice Department seeks denaturalization of man convicted for rape and kidnapping

The United States Department of Justice has filed a civil action in the Eastern District of New York seeking to revoke the citizenship of Gurmeet Singh, originally from India.


Cobblestone Ballroom & Event Center recognized by Senate Small Business Committee chair

Cobblestone Ballroom & Event Center in Storm Lake, Iowa, has been named Small Business of the Week by Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chair Joni Ernst.


Trump's strategy on acquiring Greenland for military advantage

Restoration News Media discusses former President Trump's plan to acquire Greenland from Denmark, emphasizing military and resource benefits against global adversaries.


Abortion trends analyzed amid personal stories and statistical reports

An article published by Restoration News details Toni McFadden's personal journey following an abortion experience during her teenage years.