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Donald J. Trump's recent social media activity continues election discourse

Former President Donald J. Trump remains vocal on Truth Social about past election controversies and emerging scandals as of mid-May 2025.


Maine sees highest April arrests by Border Patrol in nearly 24 years

The United States Border Patrol (USBP) in Maine reported a significant increase in arrests during April, marking the highest number in nearly 24 years.


NFU comments on U.S.-China tariff reduction agreement

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued a statement regarding the recent announcement by the United States and China to implement a 90-day tariff reduction.


Families USA criticizes Trump's executive order on drug pricing

Anthony Wright, executive director of Families USA, has expressed concerns regarding President Trump's recent executive order on prescription drug prices.


Families USA responds to proposed Medicaid cuts by House committee

Anthony Wright, executive director of Families USA, issued a statement following the House Energy and Commerce Committee's decision to advance Medicaid cuts.


Health aide worker sentenced for theft from hospice patient's family

Beverly Ochoa, a 30-year-old resident of Derwood, Maryland, received a 12-month suspended sentence for first-degree theft.


Beaumont man sentenced for defrauding local psychiatric practice

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas.


Houston man sentenced for enticing minor through social media

A Houston man, Michael Ramone Hooks, aged 25, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor.


Keshena man sentenced for fentanyl distribution causing death in tribal jail

On May 16, 2025, Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach sentenced Warren Grignon, a 43-year-old man from Keshena, Wisconsin, to 12 years in federal prison.


Ethos Asset Management CEO sentenced for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

Carlos Manuel da Silva Santos, the CEO of Ethos Asset Management, Inc., based in San Diego, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison.


Middletown man pleads guilty in $1.8 million Medicaid fraud scheme

A Middletown man, Ramon Apellaniz, also known as "Kristopher Rockefeller" and "Kris," has pleaded guilty to a health care fraud offense in connection with a scheme that defrauded Connecticut's Medicaid program of over $1.8 million.


Washington D.C. man receives prison sentence for two shootings at Starburst Plaza

Renard Levenberry, a 29-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in two separate shootings at Starburst Plaza during the summer of 2024.


Las Vegas man sentenced to 49 years for armed robberies

A Las Vegas man, George Perez, was sentenced to 49 years in prison for multiple armed robberies of businesses in the city.


Trump administration challenges Harvard's tax-exempt status over civil rights concerns

In a recent article for National Review, John Yoo and Robert Delahunty discuss the Trump administration's decision to challenge Harvard University's tax-exempt status.


Amherst man sentenced for fentanyl distribution

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Dewayne Vass, 43, from Amherst, New York, has been sentenced to 188 months in prison.


Senators introduce bill supporting new charter school development

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Cory Booker, and Michael Bennet have introduced the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act.


Justice Department announces results of Operation Restore Justice in North Georgia

Between April 28 and May 1, 2025, the FBI executed Operation Restore Justice, an initiative aimed at identifying and arresting child sex offenders.


Perry Hall man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl

Terrell Ridgley, a 34-year-old resident of Perry Hall, Maryland, has entered a guilty plea to charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Former NYPD officer sentenced for exploiting minors online

Earlier today, Carmine Simpson was sentenced to 23 years in prison by United States District Judge Gary R. Brown at the federal courthouse in Central Islip.


Carla Sands supports resolution on appliance standards

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a statement from Carla Sands, Vice Chair of the Center for Energy & Environment, regarding Senate Joint Resolution 50.