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Adult film actor Justin Heath Smith sentenced to 19 years for child exploitation

Justin Heath Smith, also known as “Austin Wolf,” was sentenced to 19 years in prison for crimes involving the sexual exploitation of minors.


Broken Arrow man accused of selling machinegun conversion device to minor while on probation

A Broken Arrow resident, Derrick Carl Andrew Chatman, 24, has been charged with several firearm-related offenses after allegedly providing a machinegun conversion device, known as a “switch,” to a minor while under state supervision for previous...


Detroit man found guilty of leading drug trafficking ring in West Virginia

Emmitt Renand Richardson, a 52-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan, has been convicted on six charges related to methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking in West Virginia.


President orders extension for multiple federal advisory committees through September 2027

The President has issued an order extending the operation of several federal advisory committees until September 30, 2027.


Cruz releases report alleging Biden administration pressured tech firms through CISA

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has released an investigative report that alleges the Biden administration directed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to pressure technology companies into moderating...


Restoration News podcast urges return to founding ideals amid national distrust and cultural unrest

Restoration News has announced the release of a new episode of its podcast, Restoration Spotlight.


Washington Reporter highlights Trump plan to restore 'Department of War' as part of broader military overhaul

The Washington Reporter has published an article discussing former President Donald Trump's proposal to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War.


Restoration News reports Pentagon officials attended DEI-led training on ‘incel’ threats

Restoration News has reported that Pentagon officials participated in a training session led by Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) instructors.


American Spectator reports Charlie Kirk assassination prompted political reactions, surge in public displays of faith

The American Spectator has reported that the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has elicited reactions from across the political spectrum.


Restoration News analysis says counting non-citizens in apportionment benefits Democrats

Restoration News has released an analysis suggesting that the inclusion of non-citizens in congressional apportionment results in increased representation for Democrats.


Restoration News says Charlie Kirk assassination signals broader attack on Christians

Restoration News has published an article claiming that the assassination of Charlie Kirk reflects a broader attack on Christians.


U.S. Postal Service proposes rule change on postmarks that could affect mail-in voting

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced a proposed rule change regarding the definition of postmarks, sparking criticism that it could disenfranchise voters in states relying on postmarks to validate mail-in ballots.


Original Jurisdiction commentator: Rebecca Taibleson is 'taking flak from some conservatives' for her judicial nomination

David Lat, a lawyer and legal commentator with Original Jurisdiction, addressed the controversy surrounding Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the Seventh Circuit.


Startup founder Charlie Javice sentenced for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in $175M acquisition

Charlie Javice, the founder and former CEO of the financial aid startup Frank, was sentenced to 85 months in prison after being convicted of defrauding J.P. Morgan Chase (JPMC) in a $175 million acquisition deal.


Oklahoma City man receives nine-year sentence for drug trafficking and illegal weapons

Keith Terrell Thompson, a 27-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for his involvement in a firearms trafficking conspiracy and for illegal possession of drugs and weapons.


Hattiesburg man sentenced to probation for SNAP and TANF benefit fraud

A Hattiesburg resident, Velton Taylor Williams, Jr., was sentenced in federal court to five years of probation for fraudulently obtaining and using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.


Anthony Letai sworn in as director of National Cancer Institute

Anthony Letai, MD, Ph.D., was officially sworn in as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) on September 29, 2025.


Las Vegas man pleads guilty to possessing ghost gun as prohibited person

A Las Vegas man with a history of felony convictions has pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing an unserialized, privately made AR-15-pattern pistol, often referred to as a "ghost gun."


Honduran national sentenced to eight months for illegal reentry into U.S

A Honduran national, Oscar Guillen Orellana, 60, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Miami jury convicts Argentine man for producing child sexual abuse material

A federal jury in Miami has convicted Osvaldo Daniel Fernandez, a 61-year-old Argentine national, on two counts of production and one count of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).