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Word on Fire warns of declining Catholic faith formation in U.S. military

Word on Fire has expressed concerns regarding a potential decline in Catholic faith formation following the U.S. Army's decision to cancel chapel support contracts.


Miami man indicted for double homicide involving ex-wife in Frederick County

A federal grand jury has indicted David Turner, 35, of Miami, Florida, on charges related to the deaths of his ex-wife and her boyfriend in Frederick County, Maryland.


Restoration News calls Gen. Chris Donahue the '21st Century Patton' shaping America First military

Restoration News has introduced a new feature in its America First series, commending General Chris Donahue as the "21st Century Patton" for his leadership in U.S. Army Europe and Africa.


Restoration News: Restoring law and order in U.S. cities begins with the courage to fight for them

Restoration News has issued a call to end "no-go zones" in cities such as New Orleans, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C., asserting that National Guard deployments are essential for maintaining public safety and civility.


Mexican national charged with casino and bank robberies across Western Washington

A 32-year-old Mexican national, Edgar Oswaldo Gonzalez Barragan, has been charged with a series of robberies and attempted robberies that occurred in August 2025.


Texas man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting multiple minors

Philip Taylor Sobash, a 35-year-old resident of Austin, Texas, has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and admitted to exploiting six additional minors.


Iowa attorney pleads guilty to false statement involving Medicaid application

An Iowa attorney has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to Iowa Medicaid, according to federal court records.


Missouri man sentenced for selling poppyseeds used in drug manufacturing

Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Antony Graziano has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for distributing unprocessed poppyseeds used to manufacture controlled substances.


Senate committee investigates impact of Palisades fire on senior citizens

Senator Rick Scott, chair of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California, alongside Senator Ron Johnson, chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Homeland Security and...


Miami influencer sentenced for PPP loan fraud and luxury car scheme

A Miami-based social media influencer and singer, Scott Lee Huss, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraud scheme involving COVID-19 relief loans and attempts to use fake checks to purchase luxury vehicles. U.S....


Baltimore County woman sentenced to over three years for nurse impersonation scheme

A Baltimore County woman has been sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for impersonating nurses and committing aggravated identity theft.


U.S. seizes over $1 million in crypto after uncovering international fraud scheme

Federal authorities have seized and forfeited more than $1.18 million in cryptocurrency following a financial fraud and money laundering investigation, according to an announcement from Margaret E. Heap, United States Attorney for the Southern...


Ohio man sentenced to 40 years for fentanyl distribution causing death

A Youngstown, Ohio man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a resident in Western Pennsylvania and for his role in a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy.


Artesia man sentenced to 20 years for selling methamphetamine and fentanyl

An Artesia resident, Sammie Joe Peralta, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Brazilian national sentenced for unlicensed sale of firearms in Massachusetts

A Brazilian national residing unlawfully in Milford was sentenced to prison for selling firearms and ammunition without a license, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston.


Sharon man convicted in federal court for fatal fentanyl distribution

A federal jury in Pittsburgh has convicted Laven Davis, 33, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, on charges of distributing fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury and death.


Operation "No Limits" nets nearly 100 arrests targeting violent crime in Danville

A weeklong law enforcement initiative known as Operation "No Limits" concluded in Danville, Virginia, resulting in the arrest of 96 individuals wanted for violent felonies.


East Granby woman sentenced for $1.1 million COVID relief fraud

An East Granby woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for defrauding COVID-19 pandemic relief programs out of more than $1.1 million. U.S. District Judge Sarah F. Russell in New Haven ordered Karen Gaston, 45, to serve four weekends...


Missouri man pleads guilty to stealing $1.8 million in disabled veteran's benefits

A man from Salem, Missouri has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after admitting he neglected and concealed the death of his uncle, a U.S. Army veteran with quadriplegia, in order to continue receiving the deceased man's government benefits.


Inmate receives additional sentence for assaulting correctional officer at Atlanta federal prison

Fabian Taylor, Jr., an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta, has received an additional prison sentence after assaulting a federal correctional officer.