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Repurposing reserpine might help treat vision loss, according to NIH animal studies

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has conducted studies in animals indicating that the drug reserpine, approved in 1955 for managing high blood pressure, may have potential in treating retinitis pigmentosa.


CBP officers seize large meth shipment at the Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted over $14 million worth of methamphetamine.


America First Policy Institute Unveils 'Farmers First Agenda' to Boost Rural Communities

The America First Policy Institute has launched Farmers First Agenda, an extensive policy initiative designed to strengthen U.S. agriculture, support farmers and ranchers, and revitalize rural economies.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Dalibor Rohac Defies Aggression in Ukraine’s Battle for Freedom and the Stakes for the West

For many, the war in Ukraine is a test for Western commitment to freedom, sovereignty, and democratic values. Under this view, appeasing Russia would embolden authoritarianism globally and undermine decades of hard-won liberal gains.


DOGE requiring justification for $700M in federal payments

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that over $700 million in federal daily payments are now subject to increased scrutiny by agency officials.


Louisiana residents face federal charges over stolen vehicle conspiracy scheme

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the indictment of five individuals in New Orleans for conspiracy and interstate transport of stolen vehicles.


Marathon County woman sentenced to six years for methamphetamine conspiracy

Mercadys A. Perkins, a 32-year-old resident of Weston, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Sixteen arrested for federal meth conspiracy in East Texas

A federal indictment in the Eastern District of Texas has led to the arrest of 16 individuals accused of various violations related to a widespread methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin Jr.


Trump opens Pacific Remote Islands for commercial fishing

In a new proclamation, President Donald J. Trump has announced a significant revision to the management of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM).


Independence man sentenced to 84 months for child pornography offenses

An Independence, Kentucky resident, Ralph Britton, aged 55, received a prison sentence of 84 months for transporting child pornography across state lines using a computer or cell phone.


16 individuals charged in San Diego County drug trafficking bust

Federal authorities have charged 16 individuals across San Diego County in connection with a drug trafficking network distributing large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin.


Philadelphia man sentenced for arson with incendiary device

Jason Mattis, a 51-year-old from Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for using a destructive device to start a fire at a residence in Northeast Philadelphia.


Eight charged in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme targeting small U.S. businesses

Eight individuals have been charged with orchestrating a large-scale fraudulent lending scheme targeting small business owners across the United States.


Philadelphia woman sentenced to five years for embezzlement and fraud

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Kimberly Lawson, 44, from Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for embezzling over $250,000 from her employer and $23,000 from the U.S. government.


Former Keolis engineer sentenced to prison for defrauding company and IRS

BOSTON – John P. Pigsley, the former Assistant Chief Engineer of Facilities for Keolis Commuter Services, received a sentence of 70 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges.


Mineral Springs man sentenced for meth distribution and firearm possession

A man from Mineral Springs, Pennsylvania, has received a 15-year prison sentence for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution and firearms possession in connection with drug trafficking activities, according to Acting United States Attorney...


Miske Enterprise member sentenced for racketeering conspiracy and Johnathan Fraser case involvement

Delia Fabro-Miske was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for racketeering conspiracy, according to Acting United States Attorney Kenneth M. Sorenson.


Las Vegas man sentenced for unlicensed firearm sales and meth distribution

A Las Vegas man, James Mosqueda, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Leake County man admits to burglarizing Red Water Day Care

On April 17, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi, a man from Leake County, John Edward Tubby, Jr., aged 34, admitted to the burglary of the Red Water Day Care.


Cherokee County man sentenced to 220 months for drug trafficking

An Alto man, Robert Jessie Martin, has been handed a federal prison sentence for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas.