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Weekend Interview: John Herbst Warns a Russian Victory in Ukraine Would Endanger U.S. Security

Global conflicts are reshaping U.S. foreign policy as war in the Middle East shifts attention away from Ukraine.


Baltimore man convicted on federal child sexual exploitation charges

A Baltimore man was convicted by a federal jury on multiple counts related to child sexual exploitation involving three minors between ages two and eleven over several years. Authorities say he faces significant prison time after evidence showed he produced explicit materials that circulated online.


Weekend Interview: Kevin Kong on Nuclear Power as the Key to America’s Energy and AI Future

The U.S. is facing rising energy demand driven by artificial intelligence and global competition.


First Lady Melania Trump announces new beehive added to White House South Lawn

First Lady Melania Trump has expanded the White House honey program with a new beehive on the South Lawn. The hive adds two bee colonies and is expected to boost annual honey production while supporting culinary uses and educational opportunities.


Washington, DC man convicted for armed robberies of postal carriers in Maryland and Virginia

A Washington DC man was found guilty by a federal jury for robbing USPS mail carriers at gunpoint across multiple states in 2022. Authorities say DeAngelo Lewis stole postal keys used them in check fraud schemes netting almost $1 million before being apprehended with hundreds more undeposited checks.


Federal officials seek Wayne County 2024 election records, Michigan Fair Elections Institute says

Michigan Fair Elections Institute announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is demanding Wayne County's November 2024 federal election records following longstanding calls for scrutiny.


Maryland resident pleads guilty to distribution of child pornography

Jasper Collinson from Columbia, Maryland has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography following an FBI investigation into his online activities. Authorities say he shared explicit materials using messaging apps and discussed further offenses with others online.


Three individuals sentenced for federal gun crimes in Rapid City

Three individuals have been sentenced in Rapid City on separate federal firearms charges following investigations involving local police departments and Homeland Security Investigations. The cases reflect ongoing efforts by authorities—including Operation Take Back America—to reduce gun violence across communities.


Kyle man sentenced to federal prison for stealing checks

A Kyle man has been sentenced to one year in federal prison after admitting he stole nearly $10,000 through fraudulent checks while working on a ranch. The case was prosecuted under federal law due to its occurrence in Indian Country.


Five plead guilty in St. Louis area mail theft and check fraud scheme

Five people have pleaded guilty for their roles in stealing mail from St. Louis area collection boxes using illegally obtained keys. Authorities recovered evidence including altered checks worth over $2 million as part of Operation Take Back America.


A-Town Trinitarios gang members charged with racketeering, assault, and firearms offenses

Federal authorities have charged two alleged A-Town Trinitarios gang members with racketeering conspiracy after a Bronx shooting left two injured last year. Law enforcement leaders say these arrests reflect continued efforts against gang-related violence across city neighborhoods.


Energy producers support bill to repeal federal building fossil fuel restrictions

American energy producers have voiced support for H.R.4690—a bill aimed at repealing restrictions on fossil fuel use in new or renovated federal buildings by 2030—citing concerns over cost and reliability impacts if current rules remain unchanged.


York County man sentenced to prison for filing false tax returns on NFT sales

A York County man has been sentenced for filing false federal income tax returns related to NFT sales exceeding $13 million. The prosecution reflects increased scrutiny on digital asset transactions by federal authorities serving central Pennsylvania.


Fresno County man indicted for firearm and ammunition possession as a felon

A Fresno County man has been indicted for allegedly possessing firearms despite prior felony convictions. Authorities say Guillermo Catzalco faces up to 15 years if found guilty under federal law.


Minnesota woman indicted for alleged COVID-19 rental assistance fraud in California

A Minnesota woman has been indicted for allegedly obtaining over $100,000 in COVID-19 rental aid using fraudulent means linked with properties in California. Authorities say she moved funds between accounts before transferring money overseas or into cryptocurrency exchanges.


Kenton County man sentenced to over five years for receiving child pornography

A Crestview Hills man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after admitting possession and receipt of child pornography following an investigation by local authorities. Officials say hundreds of illegal files were discovered during a search prompted by reports from a recreation center.


Convicted murderer sentenced to 35 more years for running drug ring from Georgia prison

Jarvis Matthews received an additional 35-year sentence after running a major drug operation from inside Calhoun State Prison while already serving life terms for murder convictions. Authorities say he led distribution networks using contraband phones involving family members across Atlanta neighborhoods.


Six charged in carjacking and home invasion spree across Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island

Six men have been indicted on charges related to a series of violent carjackings and a home invasion spanning several New York City boroughs last summer. Authorities say luxury vehicles were targeted using firearms during these incidents. If convicted on all counts some defendants could face life imprisonment.


Harrisburg man sentenced to 10 years for possessing firearms as a felon

Aquadre Quailes from Harrisburg has been sentenced to ten years in prison for firearm possession as a felon following his arrest with loaded handguns while on parole abscondence. The case underscores ongoing federal efforts targeting gun crime across central Pennsylvania.


Ivorian national extradited to Texas over $14 million travel agency fraud scheme

Christian Marviv Ble has been extradited from France to face charges related to an alleged $14 million fraud targeting travel agencies across East Texas. Authorities say he used phishing emails as part of a conspiracy that affected around 430 businesses.