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New Orleans woman pleads guilty in kidnapping ransom case

Janette Ramirez, a 34-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on September 25, 2025, to interstate transmission of a ransom demand before U.S. District Judge Barry W. Ashe.


Three Guatemalan citizens indicted for selling fake U.S. identification cards in Grand Rapids

Three Guatemalan citizens were arrested in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 30, 2025, following an indictment by a grand jury.


On September 30, 2025, the United States extended congratulations to the people of Palau on the occasion of their 31st anniversary of independence.


Senate blocks extension for SBIR/STTR as Markey warns of impact on US innovation

Senator Edward J. Markey, the Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued a statement after his attempt to extend the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)...


New Jersey man sentenced after evading inspection at Calais border crossing

A New Jersey resident was sentenced in federal court in Bangor, Maine, for failing to report his arrival and present himself for inspection at the Calais international port of entry.


Mexican national pleads guilty in Maine for illegal reentry after prior removals

A Mexican citizen, Javier Amateco-Navarrette, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to reentering the United States illegally after having been previously removed from the country twice in 2018.


Senator Cassidy seeks input on higher education transparency to lower student costs

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has reached out to stakeholders seeking input on how to improve transparency in higher education.


Canton woman pleads guilty to food stamp fraud involving over $40K

A woman from Canton, Mississippi, has admitted to stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that are intended to help low-income families purchase groceries.


Three men sentenced for roles in Barnet murder-for-hire plot

Three men have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in the murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of Gregory Davis in Barnet, Vermont.


New Hampshire man receives over six years for Vermont bank robberies

Christopher Boisvert of Swanzey, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 74 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a series of robberies that took place on August 26, 2024.


Moolenaar supports expanded US export controls targeting CCP-backed subsidiaries

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China has voiced his support for President Trump's recent expansion of U.S. export controls.


Documents suggest abortion group influenced DOJ's FACE Act probes

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) has released documents suggesting that abortion groups may have influenced Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations into pro-life Americans.


Philadelphia woman sentenced for conspiracy involving drug smuggling into local jail

Talia Hicks, a 33-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was sentenced to three years’ probation and one month of home confinement for her role in conspiring to distribute controlled substances.


Federal jury convicts Tennessee man of wire fraud and money laundering

A federal jury in Ocala, Florida has found Clarence Christofer Ward, also known as Khaled Yaqud Mansur-El, guilty of wire fraud, money laundering, and making a false claim to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Restoration News publishes tributes and reflections on death of Charlie Kirk

The Restoration News has announced the publication of tributes and reflections on the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, underscoring his influence on politics, faith, and youth engagement within the conservative movement.


Restoration News reports former officer faced retaliation after refusing COVID vaccine

Restoration News has reported on an interview with a former military officer, identified only as "Daniel," who claims he faced retaliation after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds.


Restoration News releases report on political influence in climate science debate

Restoration News has announced the release of a report by Senior Editor Jeff Reynolds titled "How the Left’s Global Warming Ideology Wrecked Science — And How to Stop It."


Oneida County man sentenced to five years for child pornography conspiracy

John Kelly, an 83-year-old resident of Rome, New York, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for conspiring to receive and distribute child pornography and for possessing child pornography.


Florida man sentenced for leading cocaine trafficking ring between Puerto Rico and Syracuse

Juan Correa Sr., 49, of Lady Lake, Florida, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for his role as the leader of a cocaine trafficking operation that moved large quantities of the drug from Puerto Rico to Syracuse, New York.


Lawmakers demand explanation from SBA over closure of Springfield district office

Last week, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) led a group of Massachusetts lawmakers in sending a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler.