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Moolenaar calls attention to Uyghur genocide at advocacy event

This week, Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party addressed the Uyghur Genocide Resistance event.


Diane J. Sabatino details CBP efforts against illegal transshipment and drug seizures

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino posted updates on December 10-11, 2025 about U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s work intercepting illegal shipments—including drugs—and stopping tariff evasion schemes via transshipment tactics


Mexican national receives prison sentence for methamphetamine trafficking in Texas

A Mexican national living in White Settlement, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Salisbury man charged with threatening former president Trump

United States Attorney Dan Bishop announced that Christian Wolfe Daniels of Salisbury was arrested by the FBI on charges related to threats made against former President Donald Trump and others.


Chicago man receives ten-year federal sentence for illegal gun possession and shooting

A Chicago man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm and shooting another individual in the Noble Square neighborhood.


Telecommunications executive charged with multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

Anthony Tepedino, the founder and CEO of a New Jersey-based telecommunications construction company, has been charged with commercial bribery, fraud, and witness tampering offenses.


President signs resolutions overturning several Bureau of Land Management rules

On December 11, 2025, the President signed five joint resolutions into law that nullify specific Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rules.


South Carolina man sentenced to over three decades for sex trafficking minor

A man from Summerville, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 33 years in prison after being convicted of multiple charges including sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion; sex trafficking of a minor; production of child sexual abuse...


Cruz introduces COMPETE Act aimed at expanding short-term health insurance options

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) have introduced the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act.


Senators file amendment seeking removal of safety rollback from defense bill

Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), who lead the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, have filed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).


Secretary Hegseth and Japanese defense minister discuss alliance and regional security

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held a call with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi on December 11, 2025.


Under Secretary Helberg leads launch of Pax Silica tech partnership with international allies

On December 12, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will join representatives from Japan, Israel, Australia, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea to launch Pax Silica by signing the Pax Silica Declaration.


Ghanaian national indicted for $8 million romance scam targeting elderly victims

A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted a Ghanaian national, Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and Abu Trica, on charges of defrauding elderly victims out of more than $8 million through romance scams.


Eighteen sentenced for roles in Yuma-based human smuggling ring

Eighteen individuals involved in a Yuma-based human smuggling ring known as La Mesa have been sentenced following a joint investigation by the United States Border Patrol and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.


Senate passes bipartisan bill aiming at reforming Department of Veterans Affairs acquisitions

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved legislation aimed at reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) acquisition processes.


Rockford man receives over five years in prison for Chase Bank robbery

A Rockford man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for robbing a Chase Bank in the city.


Georgia man convicted for threatening letter to suburban Chicago spiritual mission

A federal jury in Chicago has found Jimil Parmar, a 33-year-old resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, guilty of mailing a threatening letter to the Sant Nirankari Mission located in West Chicago.


21st & Vietnam’ crew member sentenced to 16 years for fentanyl trafficking

Trevon Palmer, 30, has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for his involvement in operating an open-air drug market and committing aggravated assault while armed.


Beaumont man receives nearly ten-year sentence for armed robbery

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in federal prison for his role in an armed robbery, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Poteau doctor settles allegations over improper handling of controlled substances

Dr. Jonathan S. Clark, a physician based in Poteau, Oklahoma, has agreed to pay $105,000 to settle allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act.