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Romanian man pleads guilty to access device fraud in New Orleans

A Romanian national has pleaded guilty to access device fraud charges in New Orleans.


Cambridge man receives decade-long sentence for role in interstate cocaine trafficking scheme

A Cambridge man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving the transportation and distribution of cocaine. U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar handed down the sentence to Deandrae...


Restore the Military says it has profiled 90+ officers tied to ‘woke’ ideology, unveils reform plan for U.S. Armed Forces

Restore the Military has announced that it has profiled more than 90 senior officers accused of promoting "woke" ideology and released a reform blueprint aimed at restoring a warrior culture in the U.S. Armed Forces.


American Greatness highlights Trump’s takeover of D.C. police as model for restoring law and order

American Greatness announced that President Trump's recent invocation of Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act to take control of Washington, D.C.'s police force and mobilize the National Guard is a vital step toward curbing crime and restoring...


Restoration News: FDA faces renewed scrutiny over abortion drug oversight, critics cite past negligence

Restoration News has reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under renewed scrutiny regarding its oversight of the abortion drug mifepristone.


Washington Examiner: Costco announced it will not sell abortion pill mifepristone

The Washington Examiner has reported that Costco will not sell the abortion pill mifepristone at more than 500 of its pharmacies following pressure from Republican groups.


Chinese nationals plead guilty in multimillion-dollar Apple warranty fraud case

Two residents of Riverside County have admitted to participating in a fraudulent scheme that targeted Apple Inc., resulting in more than $16 million in losses for the company.


Foreign-owned firms agree to pay $2.3 million over improper PPP loan claims

Immco Diagnostic LLC and Primus Corporation have agreed to pay $2.375 million to settle allegations that they improperly received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo for the...


Senate Aging Committee holds hearing on workplace discrimination against older Americans

El presidente del Comité Especial del Senado de los Estados Unidos para Asuntos de la Vejez, Rick Scott, lideró una audiencia titulada “Proteger a los estadounidenses mayores: Nivelando el campo de juego para los trabajadores mayores.” La sesión...


Senate committee holds oversight hearing on Nuclear Regulatory Commission progress

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led an oversight hearing on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with participation from the current Chairman and Commissioners.


Federal task force formed in California to prosecute animal cruelty under PACT Act

A new federal animal abuse task force has been established in Los Angeles, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli.


FTC settles with Pornhub operator over failure to prevent child sexual abuse material

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Utah have announced enforcement actions against Aylo, the operator of Pornhub and more than 100 other pornography-streaming websites, for allegedly deceiving users about their efforts to prevent...


Comer supports continued probe into federal handling of Epstein-Maxwell cases

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) spoke before the House Rules Committee to support House Resolution 668, which calls for continued investigation into the federal government’s handling of cases involving...


Brothers from Navajo Nation sentenced for child exploitation offenses

Two brothers from the Navajo Nation have been sentenced for sexually abusing a minor, following guilty pleas to coercion and enticement of a minor.


Honduran man pleads guilty to illegal reentry after prior removal

A Honduran national, Pedro Tailor Castillo-Bonilla, age 43, pleaded guilty on August 20, 2025, to the charge of illegal reentry after being previously removed from the United States.


Federal court ends oversight as Seattle regains control over police reforms

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington has ended federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department (SPD), returning full control to the City of Seattle.


Moolenaar and Smith urge separate U.S. travel advisory for Somaliland

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China and Co-Chairman Chris Smith of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China have sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.


High Springs man receives ten-year sentence for distributing child pornography

Jon Walter Crawford, a 36-year-old resident of High Springs, Florida, has been sentenced to ten years in prison following his guilty plea to the distribution of child pornography.


Senate EPW Committee advances Katherine Scarlett’s CEQ nomination, approves GSA project resolutions

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee has advanced the nomination of Katherine Scarlett to serve as a member of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).


Foreign nationals sentenced in Alabama for illegal reentry under federal initiative

Two foreign nationals were sentenced in federal court this week for illegally reentering the United States after previous deportations.