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Red Oak man receives 27-year federal sentence for child exploitation offenses

A Red Oak resident, Tracy Brian Schooling, 51, has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography.


Comer supports DC cash bail reform act requiring detention before trial

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered remarks in support of H.R. 5214, the District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act.


Jury convicts Seeley Lake woman of false statement in gun purchase

A federal jury in Missoula has found Alyssa Mikkel Tsuber, 32, of Seeley Lake, guilty of making a false statement during a firearm transaction.


U.S. Attorney’s Office continues prosecutions during government shutdown

During the federal government shutdown in 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama continued its work on cases involving immigration violations, violent crime, drug trafficking, and other federal offenses....


Moolenaar meets Panamanian lawmakers to discuss China’s role in Panama Canal

Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar and Congressman Carlos Gimenez met with members of Panama's National Assembly in Washington, DC, on November 19, 2025.


HHS releases peer-reviewed study highlighting risks in pediatric gender dysphoria treatments

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a peer-reviewed report titled "Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices," examining the risks associated with medical interventions aimed at...


Senate panel examines impact of limiting public input on BLM resource management plans

During a recent hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, lawmakers and experts discussed how changes in federal law are affecting land use planning on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).


Drug distributor pleads guilty in Annapolis-area fentanyl conspiracy

Kelly Bowers, a 36-year-old resident of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.


Founder/CEO of digital health firm convicted in major Adderall distribution scheme

A federal jury in San Francisco has convicted Ruthia He, founder and CEO of the digital health company Done, and David Brody, the company's clinical president, for their involvement in a large-scale scheme to illegally distribute Adderall and...


Armed felon convicted on federal drug distribution charges after police pursuit

After a four-day jury trial, Traon Turk was found guilty in federal court of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Two men face federal charges for illegal re-entry after removal from United States

Two men have been charged with illegal re-entry into the United States in separate criminal complaints, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo for the Western District of New York.


Afghan national sentenced for plotting ISIS-inspired Election Day terror attack in Oklahoma

Abdullah Haji Zada, a 19-year-old Afghan national and lawful permanent resident of the United States, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day in November 2024.


Brookline man charged with possession of child pornography

A Brookline resident, Ariel Torres, 37, has been arrested and charged with one count of possession of child pornography.


Senate committee discusses permanent federal guidelines for PFAS cleanup and disposal

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing focused on improving policies for the cleanup and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).


Sarasota man indicted on investment fraud charges involving millions in Southwest Florida

A Sarasota man has been indicted on charges related to an alleged investment fraud scheme in Southwest Florida.


House Administration Committee examines updates needed for congressional stock trading rules

The Committee on House Administration recently held a full committee hearing titled "Taking Stock of the STOCK Act," focusing on congressional stock trading and the effectiveness of current regulations.


Real estate firms cite affordability and rising costs as main concerns for 2025

Real estate firms in the United States are facing ongoing challenges with housing affordability and increasing operational costs, according to the 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on November...


Four sentenced for trafficking thousands of fentanyl-laced pills in Charlotte

Four individuals have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in distributing thousands of fentanyl-laced pills in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.


North Texas man convicted for multi-million-dollar cryptocurrency mining investment fraud

A federal jury in Fort Worth has found Caleb Ward, founder of Geosyn Mining, LLC, guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with a cryptocurrency mining investment scheme.


House debates bill repealing senators’ right to sue over data access

Chairman Bryan Steil, representing Wisconsin’s 1st District and head of the Committee on House Administration, spoke on the House floor in support of H.R.6019.