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Indian national sentenced for multi-state imposter scam targeting elderly

An Indian national has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for his role in an imposter scam targeting elderly residents in several states, including Illinois and Missouri.


Drones banned near M&T Bank Stadium for Army-Navy Game amid security measures

Law enforcement agencies have announced that drones will be prohibited in the area surrounding M&T Bank Stadium during the Army-Navy Game scheduled for Saturday, December 13, in Baltimore.


Arizona man sentenced for role in Kansas fentanyl trafficking ring

An Arizona man has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that brought large quantities of fentanyl into Kansas.


House committee chairman urges passage of bills addressing electric grid reliability

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, addressed the House floor to support two bills focused on the reliability and affordability of the U.S. electric grid: H.R. 3628, the State Planning for Reliability...


Syracuse man receives ten-year prison sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

Cyril Swan, a 30-year-old resident of Syracuse, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for distributing and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


Recovery Centers of America settles $2 million over drug handling and billing allegations

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) has agreed to pay a total of $2 million to settle allegations that it violated federal laws regarding the handling of controlled substances and improperly billed government health programs.


Mount Airy man indicted on federal charges for alleged sexual exploitation of minors

A federal grand jury has indicted Mark Travis Brigham, 36, of Mount Airy, Maryland, on seven counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child sexual abuse material.


ICE arrests Honduran national after crash injures Maryland woman

ICE officers in Baltimore have arrested Kevin Alexis Mendez-Ortiz, a Honduran national who entered the United States illegally in 2022 and was involved in a recent head-on collision in Prince George’s County, Maryland.


Former Summit police chief convicted of bribery and obstruction

A former police chief in the village of Summit, Illinois, has been convicted by a federal jury in Chicago for bribery and obstruction of justice.


Homeland Security Task Force launches in New York targeting transnational crime

A new Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) has been established in New York, federal officials announced on December 10.


Senate Aging Committee hearing highlights economic contributions of older Americans

Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, convened a hearing titled “Aging with Purpose: The Positive Impact of Older Americans on Today’s Economy.” The session focused on how older adults continue to strengthen...


Durbin criticizes ICE hiring standards amid expanded immigration enforcement

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke out against the Trump Administration’s approach to hiring for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid a significant...


Thirteen indicted in multi-state cocaine trafficking ring following federal investigation

Thirteen individuals from five states have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to cocaine trafficking and firearms offenses, according to First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Brownsville man sentenced for organizing scheme involving over 100 undocumented immigrants

A Brownsville resident, Christian Ivan Hernandez, 30, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to transport more than 100 undocumented immigrants.


Eight indicted for drug trafficking conspiracy spanning multiple states

Eight people from several states have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to cocaine and fentanyl trafficking, as well as firearm violations.


Senator Risch addresses rising global threats at Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a committee hearing titled “Arms Race 2.0” on December 10, 2025.


Weekend Interview: Michael Lucci Pushes States to Confront China’s Hidden Footprint

American officials warn about great-power competition, yet many of the vulnerabilities lie inside state governments, campuses, and supply chains.


Steve Cortes: ‘They're angry, and they're not wrong’ on Gen Z frustration with politics

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, has said that Generation Z is frustrated with the direction of the country and the failure of major institutions to deliver tangible results.


Select Committee on China urges Ford to review partnership with Chinese military-linked company

The Select Committee on China has urged Ford Motor Company to reconsider its licensing partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), a firm linked to the Chinese military.


FTC returns $27.6 million to victims of unauthorized health product billing schemes

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun distributing more than $27.6 million to consumers who were charged for products and services without their consent.