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President targets WilmerHale over concerns of risks to national interests

The President has issued an executive order which seeks to address perceived risks associated with certain law firms, notably targeting Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, also known as WilmerHale.


Pending home sales rise 2% in February despite year-over-year decline

Pending home sales in the U.S. rose by 2.0% in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


Border Patrol arrests seven criminals in multi-agency operation in Florida Keys

On March 21, 2025, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Marathon, Florida Station, in collaboration with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Key West Police Department, and the Florida Department of Corrections, arrested seven illegal aliens in the...


Maryland man sentenced to over 5 years for selling fentanyl pills

Derek Gaines of Severn, Maryland, has been sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for the sale of fentanyl and cocaine.


Music label owner among seven indicted in alleged criminal enterprise

A federal grand jury has issued a 43-count indictment against Eugene Henley, Jr., also known as "Big U," a music label owner and purported anti-gang activist implicated as a long-time leader of a South Los Angeles street gang.


Florida man sentenced for defrauding California unemployment agency of over $4 million

A man from Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced in South Florida to a federal prison term of almost six years for orchestrating a scheme that resulted in over $4 million being defrauded from California's Employment Development Department.


CBP intercepts significant cocaine shipment at Detroit's Ambassador Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted 116 pounds of cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge port of entry in Detroit on March 21.


Donald J. Trump praises lawmakers for their support of his America First agenda

On March 27, 2025, former President Donald J. Trump praised several political figures in his Truth Social posts.


South Florida man indicted for passport and voting fraud

A federal case has been brought against a South Florida resident for allegedly committing passport fraud and voting illegally in multiple U.S. general elections.


Coventry Township man sentenced for child pornography possession and transportation

Matthew Lamp, 29, from Coventry Township, Ohio, has been sentenced to 130 months in federal prison following his guilty plea to the transportation and possession of child sexual abuse material. U.S. District Judge David Ruiz handed down the...


Donald J. Trump tweets about MS-13 leader arrest and Republican unity

On March 27, 2025, Donald J. Trump shared three posts on Truth Social, discussing the apprehension of an MS-13 leader, commending Congressman Scott Perry's contributions, and emphasizing the importance of Republican unity.


Dunbar resident pleads guilty to meth sales, faces up to 20 years in prison

Donald Renard Taylor, a 49-year-old resident of Dunbar, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine.


California man guilty of drug trafficking and money laundering in Maine, Hawaii

A California resident named Codee Houston has admitted guilt in a federal court in Bangor, Maine, on charges tied to drug trafficking and money laundering.


Indiana man sentenced in federal court for narcotics trafficking

A man from Indiana, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for his involvement in narcotics trafficking.


Charlotte man sentenced to federal prison for AR-15 robbery at Waffle House

Jermond Santa Lowery, Jr., a 29-year-old resident of Charlotte, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after brandishing an AR-15 rifle during a robbery at a local Waffle House.


Trump's order excludes key agencies from labor-management programs

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order excluding certain U.S. government agencies and subdivisions from federal labor-management relations programs.


Las Vegas resident charged in Tesla arson attack; faces federal firearm and arson counts

A Las Vegas man appeared in federal court facing charges in connection with an arson attack on a Tesla facility.


Houston man convicted of sex trafficking in Houston and Dallas

A Houston man has been found guilty of sex trafficking and enticing minors.


Yuba City man receives 10-year sentence for meth and firearm offenses

Gabriel Quintero, a 32-year-old from Yuba City, has been sentenced to ten years in prison.


East Hartford man guilty of drug trafficking and gun charges

An East Hartford man, Warren Simpson, known as "Wodi," has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and gun possession charges in Bridgeport.