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Former reservist sentenced for theft of government funds

Cody Francis, a former Army Reservist from New Orleans, was sentenced on February 13, 2025, for conspiracy to commit theft of government funds.


Weekend Interview: Eyal Yakoby Challenges Media Misinformation & Antisemitism

Eyal Yakoby, a rising voice among Generation Z, is proving that young people can play a critical role in shaping the political and cultural discourse of our time. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and an incoming student at MIT, Yakoby has gained prominence as an online influencer with over 90,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. But his influence extends beyond social media.


Weekend Interview: Brenda Hafera on Preserving American History and Values

Brenda Hafera, Assistant Director and Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation's Simons Center for American Studies, has spent her career studying, preserving, and advocating for America’s founding principles. In a recent interview, she shared her insights into patriotism, historical education, and the ongoing cultural battles over America's national identity.


ICE apprehends Brazilian gang member convicted in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, has arrested a Brazilian national during...


Two Rock Hill men sentenced for roles in drug distribution conspiracy

Emmanuel Deon Foster and Bobby Antoinios Hall, both residents of Rock Hill, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a drug distribution conspiracy.


Mexican national sentenced to five years for illegal reentry after multiple deportations

Fermin Ortuno Valdovinos, a 47-year-old resident of Summerville, South Carolina, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States after removal.


Florida men face federal charges for drugs and firearms offenses

Two men from Perry, Florida, Tavariss Davis and Tobey Fitchett, have been indicted on federal drug and gun charges.


Washington man receives 15-year sentence for stabbing outside shelter

Willie Byrd, a 61-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a stabbing incident that occurred outside a shelter in February 2023.


Man sentenced to prison for robbing elderly man at D.C. McDonald's

Aaron Herndon, a 39-year-old resident of Suitland, Maryland, received an 18-month prison sentence for robbing an elderly man in Northwest D.C. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr. and Chief Pamela Smith of the...


Brazilian extradited for alleged involvement in $290M cryptocurrency fraud

A Brazilian citizen, Douver T. Braga, appeared in a U.S. District Court in Seattle after being extradited from Switzerland to face charges related to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme.


Fraud scheme targets elderly retirees' savings; five convicted

Five individuals have been convicted in connection with a fraud scheme targeting the 401(k) accounts of elderly retired Florida school district employees.


Ohio doctor settles fraud allegations over Medicare claims

An Ohio physician has agreed to a settlement of $600,000 with the United States to address allegations under the False Claims Act.


San Diego gang member receives prison sentence for role in racketeering conspiracy

Odyssey Carrillo, a member of the Emerald Hills Bloods gang, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy involving organized crime by street gangs.


Donald Trump's recent posts declare America's decline over

Former President Donald J. Trump recently shared multiple posts on Truth Social highlighting his views on America's trajectory and offering critiques of the current administration.


Mississippi woman pleads guilty in $5M COVID-19 relief fraud case

A Mississippi woman has admitted to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of more than $5 million.


CBP improves online services for trusted traveler programs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has improved its Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) online services to allow members to update documents and submit requests without needing an in-person visit.


EPA deploys mobile lab to test drinking water safety in flood-hit Eastern Kentucky

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to deploy its mobile laboratory on February 22, 2025, to aid Eastern Kentucky communities affected by recent flooding.


Fayetteville man admits to bank fraud involving stolen checks from Macon mail

A Fayetteville man has admitted to orchestrating a bank fraud scheme involving checks stolen from a Macon mail collection box, which he would then sell online.


Atlanta VA doctor sentenced to prison for assaulting female veteran

Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a former physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.


Colorado City man sentenced to life for role in child sexual abuse ring

LaDell Jay Bistline, Jr., a 46-year-old resident of Colorado City, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.