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Senate committee reviews wildfire prevention act and alternative shipping fuels

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) and S. 881, the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act.


National Restaurant Association backs legislation defining joint employer rules for franchises

The American Franchise Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to define the standard for “joint employer” status for franchised restaurants.


St. Louis lawyer pleads guilty to wire fraud over misuse of pandemic relief loans

A St. Louis attorney has admitted to defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) of $379,900 by improperly obtaining and using funds from a COVID-19 relief loan program.


Restoration News says Board of Visitors must provide oversight as required by law at Naval Academy

Restoration News reported that the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors convened on September 8 in Washington, D.C., amid discussions about ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies to restore a merit-based focus on preparing military...


Restoration News says AI could eliminate half of white-collar jobs, reshape U.S. politics

Restoration News has reported that artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to tens of millions of white-collar jobs, particularly affecting young women with degrees in soft sciences.


The Blaze: Army surpasses 61,000 enlistment goal under Trump reforms

The U.S. Army has reportedly exceeded its 2025 recruitment goal of 61,000 enlistees, with an increase in female recruitment attributed to the "warfighter" ethos promoted under President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.


Labor union agrees to pay over $2 million for improper PPP loans

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103, based in Dorchester, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay more than $2 million to resolve claims it received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan before it was eligible.


Restoration News highlights rising health risks as abortion pill use surges post-Roe

Restoration News has announced the continuation of its investigative series on the abortion pill, highlighting growing health risks amid a surge in mifepristone use following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.


Chinese national sentenced after smuggling biological materials for University of Michigan lab

Chengxuan Han, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, was sentenced to time served—three months—after pleading guilty to three counts of smuggling and making false statements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.


Senate Commerce Committee report shows sharp rise in college sports revenue gap

A new analysis from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation highlights a growing financial divide in college sports.


Guatemalan woman sentenced for using fraudulent social security card

A Guatemalan citizen, Cindy Fabiola Santos-Perez, was sentenced to 109 days in federal prison for unlawfully using a social security card.


Federal felon sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 loan program

Jemel Lyles, 43, of Washington, DC, has been sentenced to 66 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.


House leaders urge review of Alibaba's role in 2028 LA Olympics over security concerns

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China and Chairman Andrew Garbarino of the Committee on Homeland Security have sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.


Imperial man indicted for possession of illegal machinegun conversion device

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Ja’Shon Spencer, 21, of Imperial, Pennsylvania, for allegedly possessing a Glock semiautomatic pistol equipped with an illegal machinegun conversion device.


Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for possessing machinegun in East Texas

A Mexican national living illegally in Nacogdoches has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing a machinegun, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Saginaw man receives 15-year federal sentence for methamphetamine possession

Devante Thomas, a 32-year-old resident of Saginaw, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.


Cantwell urges passage of bipartisan AI bills aligning with White House action plan

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has urged Congress to pass seven bipartisan artificial intelligence bills that align with the White House AI Action Plan.


U.S. Attorney announces indictment of 88 people on federal drug charges in South Dakota

Federal authorities in South Dakota have indicted 88 individuals on federal drug charges between April and August 2025, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell.


Eight charged with federal fraud related to House Of Prayer Christian Churches

Eight individuals associated with the House of Prayer Christian Churches of America (HOPCC) have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia for their alleged involvement in various fraud schemes and tax violations.


Former NYPD officer sentenced for defrauding investors through forex fund

Former New York City Police Department officer Jason Rodriguez has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for his role in a fraudulent investment scheme involving Technical Trading Team LLC, a foreign exchange trading fund.