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U.S. Department of Education investigates University of Michigan over foreign funding disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of the General Counsel has initiated an investigation into the University of Michigan concerning foreign funding disclosures.


U.S. Departments announce partnership for integrated education-workforce system

Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced a new workforce development partnership aimed at creating an integrated federal education and workforce system.


Secretary McMahon responds to Supreme Court ruling on education reform

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has issued a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to permit the U.S. Department of Education to proceed with its reduction in force and execute President Trump's Executive Order aimed at...


Agriculture Secretary Rollins on farm security: 'We’ll never let foreign adversaries control our land'

Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, has announced the National Farm Security Action Plan, which she describes as a significant measure to prioritize American agriculture as a national security concern.


DOGE cites youth corps consultants in $6.3B contract cuts

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of 103 contracts deemed wasteful, with a total ceiling value of $6.3 billion, resulting in $4.8 billion in savings.



Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry into the United States

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Melvin Jose Tejada Morillo, 35, pled guilty on July 8, 2025, to illegal re-entry of a removed alien.


Black Hawk man sentenced for receipt of child pornography

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Black Hawk, South Dakota man has been sentenced for receipt of child pornography.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into US

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Mexican national, Javier Cruz-Martinez, for illegal reentry after deportation.


Blockchain Association praises GENIUS Act as landmark digital asset legislation

The Blockchain Association has released a statement following the signing of the GENIUS Act by President Trump.


Bronx woman and Queens man plead guilty in murder plot killing bystander

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, alongside New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, announced that Karl Smith and Chelsey Harris have pled guilty to their involvement in a murder plot...


CaaStle founder charged with multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, alongside FBI Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office, Christopher G. Raia, announced the unsealing of an indictment against Christine Hunsicker.


Moolenaar urges caution on Nvidia-China GPU sales amid national security worries

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China has expressed concerns regarding the resumption of sales of H20 equivalent graphics processing units (GPUs) to China.


Amherst businessman sentenced for COVID-19 related fraud

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Hormoz Mansouri, a 71-year-old businessman from Amherst, New York, has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud.


Comer comments on Annie Tomasini pleading Fifth Amendment

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement following Annie Tomasini's decision to plead the Fifth Amendment during her deposition.


Former podcaster sentenced for $7M Ponzi scheme involving real estate investments

A former real estate podcaster has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of over $7.3 million.


Gang member sentenced for racketeering, firearm offenses in New Orleans

Samuel Morton, also known as "Sosa," was sentenced on July 2, 2025, for multiple conspiracies involving racketeering, firearms, and drugs.


New Orleans man sentenced for possession of stolen mail and USPS key

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Wayne C. Walker, a 28-year-old resident of New Orleans, for charges related to possession of stolen mail and an unauthorized postal service key.


Bill to fund military construction projects in Maine passes committee vote

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, has announced that she secured funding for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Federal jury convicts two defendants in final highs RICO trial

Following an eight-day trial, a federal jury in Minneapolis has found two defendants guilty of all charges related to their involvement with the Highs street gang.