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Utah man sentenced for attempting to receive child sexual abuse images

Todd Robert Michels, a 54-year-old resident of Washington City, Utah, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and will be under lifetime supervised release.


Trump signs order to consolidate federal procurement under GSA

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at consolidating federal procurement for common goods and services under the General Services Administration (GSA).


Las Vegas man indicted for possessing nearly 30 stolen firearms

A Las Vegas resident with previous felony convictions appeared in court on Wednesday before United States Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe.


Boyd County man receives 70-month sentence for meth trafficking

An Ashland, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for methamphetamine trafficking.


Farmington woman sentenced for HIPAA violation

Tonya D’Agostino, a resident of Farmington, New York, has been sentenced to one year of probation for unlawfully obtaining and disclosing individually identifiable health information.


Maryland announces indictments against five individuals on firearm-related offenses

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland has announced indictments against five individuals on charges related to illegal aliens in possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as firearms trafficking.


Sex offender sentenced for failure to disclose email address

Timmy Rifenburg, a 49-year-old resident of Binghamton, New York, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release.


Former postal worker sentenced for fraud involving workers' compensation benefits

Christopher Gleason, a former postal letter carrier from Auburn, New York, has been sentenced to three years of probation for workers' compensation fraud.


Broken Arrow resident guilty of failing to register as sex offender

Dale Lynn Taylor, a resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender.


Las Vegas man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm possession

A Las Vegas resident, identified as a career offender, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Brownsville man sentenced for transporting illegal alien

A Brownsville man has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for unlawfully transporting an illegal alien.


USDA and HHS continue work on new dietary guidelines

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. have announced their ongoing efforts on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans following the first meeting of the Make...


Weekend Interview: Dan Darling on the Fragile Peace in Ukraine and the Future of Global Stability

Dan Darling is the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He weighs in on the unfolding geopolitical situation surrounding Ukraine, the role of U.S. leadership, and the spiritual dimensions underlying global conflicts.


USDA approves D-SNAP aid for storm-hit areas in West Virginia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that residents in West Virginia affected by recent severe weather events may qualify for food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).


Secretary Rollins visits Georgia to discuss agriculture priorities

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Atlanta, Georgia, where she addressed the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).


Brooke Rollins outlines initiatives in first month as U.S. Agriculture Secretary

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken significant steps in her first month to promote efficiency and agricultural prosperity.


Secretary Rollins praises congressional approval of continuing resolution

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins expressed her approval for President Trump and the Republican leadership in Congress following the passage of a continuing resolution that secures essential funding for American farmers, ranchers, and...


US officials meet Canadian counterparts ahead of tariff deadline

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held discussions with Canadian officials in preparation for the upcoming reciprocal tariff deadline on April 2nd.


Education Secretary visits Bronx charter school on first official tour

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Vertex Partnership Academies, a charter school located in the Bronx, New York.


Education department investigates racial preference allegations at 45 universities

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched investigations into 45 universities under Title VI, following a February 14 Dear Colleague Letter that reiterated the civil rights obligations of educational...