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Canadian man charged with posing as airline pilot for free flights

A Canadian man, Dallas Pokornik, 33, of Toronto, has been indicted for wire fraud following allegations that he posed as a commercial airline pilot to secure free flights.


Sarasota doctor receives fifteen-year sentence for coercion and production of child sex abuse material

Pete Supan, a 36-year-old resident of Bradenton, Florida, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor as well as production of child sex abuse material.


St. Charles County man pleads guilty to federal methamphetamine charge

A St. Charles County man has pleaded guilty to possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine after being apprehended with 2.7 kilograms of the drug.


Chief Michael W. Banks addresses major arrest and honors MLK Jr.'s legacy

Chief Michael W. Banks posted updates between January 18-20 addressing a high-profile arrest in Houston involving an undocumented convicted murderer living under an alias and discussed increased assaults on federal agents while also commemorating...


Commerce Department highlights trade deals, cost reductions, and semiconductor investments under Lutnick

In the first year of President Donald J. Trump's second term, Secretary Howard W. Lutnick has led significant changes at the Department of Commerce.


NFIB backs Governor Hochul's plan rejecting tax hikes and easing regulations

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed support for New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 Executive Budget proposal, which was presented earlier today in Albany.


Gatestone Institute Senior fellow on Ford-BYD battery deal: 'Prohibit Ford from partnering with China’s BYD'

Concerns have been raised by Gordon Chang regarding Ford's potential collaboration with Chinese company BYD for sourcing hybrid vehicle components.


ICE arrests man accused in fatal hit-and-run death of teen girl in Charlotte

On January 14, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of Julio Cesar Xocop-Vicente, a Guatemalan national living illegally in the United States.


Brazilian national charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in Massachusetts

A Brazilian national living in Milford has been arrested and charged in federal court in Worcester for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Beverly Hills man pleads guilty to $2 million pandemic loan fraud

A Beverly Hills resident has admitted to committing fraud related to pandemic relief programs, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr.


District of Arizona charges over one hundred individuals for immigration-related crimes

During the week of January 10 to January 16, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 136 individuals with immigration-related offenses.


Former CTO pleads guilty in satellite start-up's $250 million fraud case

Joseph Fargnoli, a former executive of the now-defunct Theia Group, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to his role in a scheme that defrauded investors and lenders out of approximately $250 million.


DHS reports arrest of 7,000 gang members during Trump’s first year back in office

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 7,000 gang members during the first year of President Trump's second term.


Indianapolis felons receive federal prison sentences for illegal firearm possession

Four men with violent felony records in Indianapolis have been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing firearms.


Texas man receives over fifteen years for leading cocaine trafficking operation

Marcos Gonzalez, a 62-year-old resident of Los Fresnos, Texas, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.


Syracuse man pleads guilty to distribution and possession of child pornography

A Syracuse man has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.


New Haven man receives over three-year sentence for illegal gun possession

A New Haven man has been sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm while on federal supervised release.


Restoration of America outlines 2026 midterm strategy

Restoration of America's latest podcast episode features Doug Truax discussing Republican strategies for the 2026 midterm elections.


Secretary Rubio discusses regional security with Saudi foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss ongoing coordination efforts related to regional security and stability, as well as the current situation in Iran.


ICE arrests individuals with violent criminal records across multiple U.S. cities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested several individuals with serious criminal histories over the weekend, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.