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Rubio meets Barzani to discuss trade, energy, and minority rights

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Washington, D.C. on May 23.


Report claims former Rep. Spanberger prioritized illegal immigrants over state residents

Restoration News announced that former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger, who represented Virginia's 7th Congressional District, prioritized illegal immigrants over state residents and repeatedly opposed border security measures during her...


Restoration News calls for reducing agriculture’s reliance on foreign labor

An investigation by Restoration News has announced support for reducing reliance on foreign farm labor by phasing out the H-2A visa program and promoting American workforce participation in agriculture.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: David Lin is Building a Bridge Between Tech and Strategy

As the U.S.-China tech rivalry intensifies, national security experts are rethinking how America should compete.


Fond du Lac man faces federal charges for alleged sex trafficking activities

A Fond du Lac man, Ricardo Ortiz, 26, has been indicted on charges related to sex trafficking of a minor and attempting to use a computer to entice a minor into sexual activity.


Texas man admits guilt in vehicle theft via wire fraud scheme

A Texas resident has admitted guilt to wire fraud related to the fraudulent acquisition of a 2023 Ford Shelby F-150, valued at $130,850, from an automobile dealership in Jackson.


State Department outlines FY26 priorities for security and diplomacy

House Appropriations Vice Chair Mario Díaz-Balart and Committee Chairman Tom Cole addressed the priorities for American national security and diplomacy during a Fiscal Year 2026 hearing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.


Indonesian national pleads guilty to possession of child exploitation material

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Reza Heta Pratama, a 28-year-old foreign national from the Republic of Indonesia, has pleaded guilty to possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.


House Select Committee stresses urgency in deterring potential Indo-Pacific conflict

In a recent hearing, the House Select Committee on China highlighted the urgency of preventing a potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.


Sioux Falls woman sentenced for child abuse and failing to appear in court

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Angela Young, a 32-year-old woman from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Young to one year and four months in federal prison for...


Havre man receives over five-year sentence for drug trafficking and gun charges

A Havre resident, Bradley Lynn Perkins, 25, has been sentenced to 66 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for drug trafficking and firearm possession on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme...


Melania Trump speaks on child welfare at Senate Spouses Luncheon

First Lady Melania Trump addressed the Senate Spouses Luncheon at the National Gallery of Art, emphasizing empathy, public service, and unity in supporting children and youth. Mrs. Trump highlighted achievements of her BE BEST platform,...


Senator Cassidy addresses challenges facing U.S. higher education system

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed key issues in higher education during a recent hearing.


Ohio man sentenced for PPP loan fraud exceeding $2 million

An Ohio resident has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.


Home health agency owner convicted in Medicare fraud scheme

A Houston man has been found guilty of orchestrating a Medicare fraud scheme involving falsified medical records. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the conviction of 64-year-old Paul Njoku, who was convicted on all charges after a...


Foreign nationals plead guilty to illegal entry into U.S., one faces trial

Burlington, Vermont – On May 20, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that two foreign nationals pleaded guilty to charges of illegal entry into the United States.


Federal court unveils superseding indictment on alleged non-profit fraud scheme

Earlier today, a federal court in Brooklyn unsealed a superseding indictment against Gary DSilva, Jonathan Velazquez, Luis A. Camarena, and Pradeep Nigam.


Altoona residents plead guilty in federal court on drug trafficking charges

Two residents of Altoona, Pennsylvania, have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a drug trafficking investigation.


Georgia man convicted for illegal firearm possession as a felon

A Georgia resident, Devon Marquell Rambo, 28, was found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Missoula man pays $450K after defrauding investors

The U.S. Attorney's Office has successfully recovered around $450,000 from a Missoula man involved in a fraud case.