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Melania Trump reaffirms commitment at FTC workshop on child protection online

First Lady Melania Trump has reiterated her dedication to safeguarding children and youth in the digital environment.


Iowa man sentenced for child exploitation; receives 15-year federal prison term

Paul William Flett, a 44-year-old resident of Humbolt, Iowa, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.


Customs officer charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Anthony John Crowley has been charged with possession of child pornography, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.


Jackson man sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy

A Jackson man, Marcus Guice, received a sentence on May 30, 2025, of 175 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine.


Edwardsville man convicted for meth distribution; co-defendant sentenced

A federal jury in Benton, Illinois, has found Kevin D. Stewart of Edwardsville guilty on two counts related to methamphetamine distribution.


Restoration News highlights death of a narrative in climate coverage

The Restoration News has announced a series of developments and scientific findings that challenge prevailing climate change narratives.


Wauwatosa STEM School faces civil rights complaint for closed successful charter school due to demographics

The Wauwatosa STEM School is at the center of a civil rights complaint following its closure, which was allegedly linked to racial demographics rather than academic performance.


RealClearEnergy says blackout reveals fatal flaw in solar and wind

RealClearEnergy has announced that the April blackout across Spain and Portugal exposed a critical flaw in the reliance on solar and wind energy, highlighting the necessity for stable electricity generation sources.


AAPLOG rejects claim that abortion can be necessary to save a mother's life

The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) asserts that abortion is never medically necessary to save a mother's life.


Office of the Inspector General reports decades of waste and mismanagement pose challenge for Hegseth

The Office of the Inspector General has announced that Secretary Pete Hegseth faces significant challenges in addressing longstanding issues within the Defense Department, including waste, outdated systems, and failed audits.


State Department Spokesman: ‘We cannot comment’ on Biden-era revocations of Ecuadorian seafood company execs’ U.S. visas

A U.S. State Department spokesperson said that the department cannot comment on the situation involving executives at one of Ecuador’s largest seafood exporters who remain blocked from traveling to the United States.


Supreme Court decision on NEPA praised by American Petroleum Institute

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval of the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).


Manufacturers' optimism declines sharply amid trade concerns

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has published its Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey, indicating a significant decline in optimism among manufacturers nationwide.


U.S. Chamber supports Supreme Court ruling on NEPA use

Marty Durbin, president of the U.S. Chamber's Global Energy Institute, expressed approval of the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).


House advances reconciliation bill supporting small business priorities

After extensive debate, the House has advanced the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act with a narrow vote of 215-214.


NSBA submits comments on reducing regulatory barriers impacting small businesses

The National Small Business Association (NSBA) has submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in response to a request for public comment on reducing anti-competitive regulatory barriers.


NSBA urges Congress to prioritize small-business policies in new tax bill

The National Small Business Association (NSBA) has reached out to Congress, emphasizing the importance of small-business policies in the latest tax bill discussions.


Farmers face potential $9 billion tax hike if Congress doesn't extend TCJA

If Congress does not extend current tax provisions, farmers and ranchers in the United States could face an additional $9 billion in federal taxes annually.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Gadi Taub Explains Why Israel Stands Firm Amid Shifting Alliances

As U.S. foreign policy is being realigned with many nations, the longstanding alliance between Israel and the United States also faces new tests.


Oregon woman pleads guilty in New Orleans child sex trafficking case

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Cora Beuving, a 26-year-old from Oregon, has pled guilty to misprision of a felony before United States District Judge Eldon E. Fallon on May 29, 2025.