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Weekend Interview: Gregory Slayton on Exposing Lies and Supporting Ukraine

In Russia’s war on Ukrain, missile strikes level schools and hospitals while Europe and the United States weigh aid, sanctions, and the path to peace.


Mexican national sentenced after firing at police during fentanyl trafficking incident

On September 18, 2025, Israel Garcia, a 36-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison by United States Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastain in Spokane, Washington.


Trump highlights Convention of States push on Truth Social

President Donald Trump recently highlighted the progress of the Convention of States (COS) initiative on his Truth Social account.


Conservative Energy & Climate Solutions warns lithium project at risk after DOE comments

Conservative Energy & Climate Solutions announced on X that the largest lithium project in the United States is at risk.


Pennsylvania doctor sentenced to 14 years for opioid distribution and health care fraud

A Pennsylvania physician has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in health care fraud, wire fraud, unlawful distribution of controlled substances, and money laundering.


First defendant charged with wire fraud in $14 million Minnesota autism program case

Asha Farhan Hassan, 28, has been charged with wire fraud in connection to a $14 million scheme involving the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Autism Program in Minnesota.


Shiprock man pleads guilty to running illegal marijuana ring affecting tribal lands

Dineh Benally has pleaded guilty in federal court to leading an illegal marijuana operation that stretched across several years and included environmental violations and worker exploitation on tribal lands in New Mexico.


Former nonprofit leader admits diverting over $750K; faces wire fraud conviction

Michael Bacigalupo, a former executive director of two nonprofit organizations and a public official, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for diverting more than $750,000 from the nonprofits he led.


Lee County residents charged after alleged string of armed robberies along I-75

Two individuals from Lee County, Taleah Williams and Javion Ward, both 21 years old, have been charged with Hobbs Act robbery following a series of armed robberies in several counties along Interstate 75.


Two Mexican nationals charged with assaulting border patrol agent during transport

A pair of Mexican nationals, Juan Carmen Padron Mendez, 29, and Juan Carlos Padron Barron, 23, have been taken into custody after allegedly attacking a Border Patrol agent in Houston.


HHS awards $61 million in grants to boost Head Start nutrition services

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has announced that more than $61 million in supplemental nutrition funding will be distributed to over 290 Head Start programs...


ICE arrests individuals with serious criminal convictions across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as “worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens.” The arrests involved people with prior convictions for crimes such as indecent sexual contact...


Senator Cassidy criticizes AMA over support for pediatric gender transition practices

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Medical Association (AMA) for supporting gender transition procedures for minors.


Philadelphia real estate agent pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar loan fraud scheme

A Philadelphia real estate agent has pleaded guilty to charges related to a fraudulent loan scheme that raised millions of dollars under false pretenses.


U.S. Department of Education finds Loudoun County schools violated Title IX in harassment case

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that Loudoun County Public Schools violated Title IX by discriminating against male students and retaliating against them during an investigation into sexual...


Education Department announces major grants for charter schools, HBCUs, TCCUs, civics

The U.S. Department of Education has announced new investments in several education programs, redirecting funds from initiatives it determined were not serving students and families effectively.


Remembering 9/11: survivor reflects on loss and value of workplace community

Twenty-four years after the September 11 attacks, Americans continue to reflect on the tragedy that claimed 2,977 lives.


HHS Office for Civil Rights reaches agreement with Idaho on teen's transition from institution

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a resolution agreement with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to address a civil rights complaint involving the institutionalization of a teenager...


U.S. Commerce Secretary hosts roundtable on Alaska seafood industry

Secretary Howard W. Lutnick of the U.S. Department of Commerce led an Alaska Seafood Roundtable on September 9, 2025.


Secretary McMahon addresses low national test scores among eighth and twelfth graders

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon responded to the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for 8th grade science and 12th grade reading and mathematics.