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House committee hears testimony on bipartisan bill increasing benefits for disabled veterans

Lawmakers have introduced the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, known as H.R. 6047, which seeks to increase monthly compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for catastrophically disabled veterans...


Lawmakers examine religious persecution against Nigerians at joint congressional briefing

A joint briefing was held in Washington, D.C. by members of the House Appropriations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee to address the increasing violence and persecution of Christians in Nigeria.


White House launches portal for public media bias tips

The White House has introduced a Media Bias Portal, aiming to promote transparency and accuracy in news reporting.


Honduran man charged with illegal reentry in New Orleans

A Honduran national, Jose Luis Paz-Bonilla, 47, has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States after previously being removed.


Las Vegas man sentenced to twelve years for distributing child pornography

Luis Santos Perez, 34, of Las Vegas, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for distributing child pornography.


Cruz and Booker urge Fortune 1000 CEOs to support Trump Accounts for children

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have sent a letter to the CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies, urging them to support Trump Accounts.


Columbus man convicted in major drug trafficking case following multi-agency operation

A Columbus resident has been found guilty of drug trafficking as part of Operation Sweet Silence, a multi-agency investigation targeting criminal organizations in the region.


Philadelphia man sentenced for racist threats against city employees

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to making violent, racist threats against African Americans.


U.S. and Japan discuss economic and security cooperation in Indo-Pacific

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro on December 3, 2025.


Justice Department seizes fake crypto investment site linked to Burmese scam compound

Federal authorities have seized a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment website linked to the Tai Chang scam compound in Burma, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro of the District of Columbia.


Cruz thanks Trump after MEDAL Act becomes law increasing pensions for Medal of Honor recipients

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement after President Donald Trump signed the House version of his Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act into law.


Trump announces 'Trump Corollary' on Monroe Doctrine anniversary

On December 2, 2025, the White House marked the anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine with a statement from President Donald J. Trump.


Rochester man receives over four years in prison for illegal firearm possession

Travis Frazier, a 28-year-old resident of Rochester, Indiana, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing a firearm following a misdemeanor conviction for...


Webster Groves man pleads guilty to possession and distribution of child pornography

A Webster Groves, Missouri man has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material online.


Greystar settles with FTC for $24 million over hidden rental fees allegations

Greystar, the largest multi-family rental property manager in the United States, has agreed to pay $24 million and stop certain advertising practices after a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Colorado.


Whitehall man indicted for cyberstalking multiple women across several states

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Brett Michael Dadig, 31, of Whitehall Borough, Pennsylvania, on charges that include cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and making interstate threats.


President signs bills on National Mall displays and Taiwan policy reporting

On December 2, 2025, the President signed two congressional bills into law.


Justice Department seizes thousands of illegal 7-OH product units from Missouri warehouses

The Justice Department, in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has seized about 73,000 units of products containing 7-hydroxymitragine (7-OH) from three warehouses.


Buffalo man admits role in credit card fraud scheme targeting Synchrony Bank

A Buffalo resident has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in a case involving the fraudulent use of credit card accounts, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


CBP officers seize $6 million in counterfeit watches destined for Washington

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati have intercepted a shipment containing 52 counterfeit designer watches from Colombia, officials announced.