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House advances three bills targeting grid reliability improvements

Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce announced the passage of three bills aimed at improving the reliability of the U.S. energy grid, reducing energy costs for families, and advancing infrastructure development.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry and prior removals

Felipe Bautista-Ramirez, a 29-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to the felony charge of reentry of a removed alien.


Oklahoma City man receives over nine years in prison for illegal firearm possession

Deshane Ganarro Jefferson, 35, from Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition after previously being convicted of felonies.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details arrests in human smuggling sting on December 12

On December 12, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced multiple arrests in a human smuggling investigation via social media posts.


Waldorf man receives 55-year sentence for armed robberies and murder

A Waldorf man has been sentenced to 55 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of armed robberies and the murder of a business owner, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland.


Homeland Security Committee schedules hearing on preventing human trafficking at major U.S. sports events

The House Committee on Homeland Security has announced a hearing focused on efforts to prevent human trafficking at major upcoming sporting events in the United States, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights arrests and urges cooperation after Minnesota operations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported multiple arrests involving serious offenses in Minnesota on December 11-12, 2025.


Medical software firm settles false claims act case over breast cancer screening billing

PenRad Technologies, Inc., a medical software company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $529,069 to resolve allegations that it caused health care providers to submit claims for unnecessary breast cancer screenings to Medicare...


Port Charlotte man indicted for alleged enticement of minor for sexual activity

A federal grand jury has indicted James Gregory Ford, 34, of Port Charlotte, on charges of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and transferring obscene material to a minor.


House committee investigates allegations of antisemitism at American Psychological Association

The House Education and Workforce Committee, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), has opened an investigation into the American Psychological Association (APA) following reports of antisemitism within the organization.


Trinitarios gang member sentenced for shootings and attempted prison contraband smuggling

Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, Abel Mora, also known as “Moreno,” was sentenced to 135 months in prison by United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis.


Senator Cassidy criticizes FDA over lack of response on abortion pill safety

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for not responding to Republican inquiries regarding its commitment to conduct a safety...


ICE arrests over 400 criminal offenders during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

During Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested over 400 individuals described as illegal aliens with criminal backgrounds, including those convicted of sexual offenses and violent crimes.


Missouri man sentenced to prison for orchestrating $174M Medicare fraud scheme

A Missouri man, Jamie P. McNamara, 50, from Kansas City, was sentenced on October 23 to ten years in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting fraudulent claims for cancer and cardiovascular genetic testing.


House Select Committee ties seized tanker operations directly to Chinese shipping network

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has identified direct links between China and an oil tanker seized by U.S. authorities for alleged sanctions evasion.


Southern District of Texas files nearly 300 immigration-related cases during one week

A total of 294 cases related to immigration and border security were filed in the Southern District of Texas from December 5 to December 11, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


House Energy and Commerce Committee holds Member Day hearing highlighting bipartisan efforts

Congressman Brett Guthrie, who serves as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivered his opening statement at the committee’s Member Day hearing in Washington, D.C. on December 12, 2025.


Lorain man receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine and cocaine distribution

A Lorain resident, Tiawan Taylor, age 44, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug-related offenses.


Third defendant pleads guilty in betting website hacking case

Nathan Austad, also known as “Snoopy,” pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer intrusion in connection with a hacking scheme targeting a fantasy sports and betting website.


New York developer indicted on charges related to $8 million pandemic loan fraud

A New York City real estate developer, David Ebrahimzadeh, has been indicted on multiple federal charges for allegedly defrauding pandemic relief loan programs of more than $8 million.