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Two men indicted for trafficking suboxone into Guaynabo detention center

Two men from Manatí, Puerto Rico, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly conspiring to traffic suboxone and introducing contraband into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Guaynabo.


Brockton man charged with fentanyl trafficking while on GPS home confinement

A Brockton resident has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking after authorities allegedly found hundreds of fentanyl pills, a respirator mask, cutting agents, and other paraphernalia during a search of his home.


Canandaigua man charged with threatening holiday market attendees via email

A Canandaigua man has been charged with making threats to harm attendees at a holiday Christmas market event in Rochester, New York.


Trump administration removes noncompliant CDL training centers from federal registry

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the removal of nearly 3,000 commercial driver’s license (CDL) training providers from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry (TPR).


Steve Cortes on U.S. aid to Ukraine: 'No more blank checks for crooks'

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has expressed concerns over Ukraine's corruption scandal, stating that significant U.S. funding has facilitated misconduct by senior officials.


Tech entrepreneur on AI model choices: ‘80% of startups pitching Andreessen Horowitz are running on Chinese open-source models’

Aakash Gupta, a tech entrepreneur, has observed that most startups pitching to venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz are opting for low-cost Chinese open-source AI models over leading U.S. systems.


Former New York correctional officers sentenced for assaulting inmate

Michael Williams and Rohail Khan, both former correctional officers at Mid-State Correctional Facility in New York, have been sentenced to federal prison for violating the civil rights of an inmate.


Homeland Security Task Force targets cartels fueling fentanyl crisis in eastern Pennsylvania

Federal authorities have launched the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, aiming to dismantle cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that contribute to fentanyl overdoses, violence, human...


Bay Area man receives 13-year sentence for drug trafficking in Stockton

Robert Godinez, a 53-year-old resident of Hayward, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for possessing methamphetamine and heroin with the intent to distribute, as well as using a cellphone to facilitate drug trafficking offenses.


Chairman Williams introduces resolution supporting Small Business Saturday

Last week, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, introduced a bipartisan resolution in Congress to reaffirm support for Small Business Saturday.


Stimson Center appoints Randa Slim as head of new Middle East Program

Randa Slim has been appointed to launch and lead the Stimson Center’s new Middle East Program, according to an announcement from the organization on December 1, 2025.


Acting U.S. attorney swears in seven assistant district attorneys as special assistants

Since October, Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III has sworn in seven Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) as Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys (SAUSAs) for the Northern District of New York.


Minnesota risks losing funds over illegal CDL issuance

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has revealed that a significant portion of Minnesota's non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) were issued illegally, according to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) review.


House passes Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act reauthorizing rare disease voucher program

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1262, known as the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act.


ICE HSI arrests two men for allegedly trafficking over 70 firearms

Federal authorities have charged Andres Avila, a 48-year-old Mexican national living in the United States illegally, and his son Anthony Avila, a 22-year-old resident of Houston, with illegally trafficking 75 firearms and ammunition.


Dr. Joe Rigney outlines Christian response to secularism on Restoration Spotlight

Restoration Spotlight has announced that New Saint Andrews College participated in its podcast, featuring Dr. Joe Rigney discussing how Christians can reclaim culture from secularism.


House passes five bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening small business support

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed five bipartisan bills focused on supporting small businesses, according to a statement released by the House Committee on Small Business.


EPA proposes new rule narrowing scope of protected wetlands and ditches

A new rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks to clarify which bodies of water fall under federal jurisdiction, a longstanding issue for landowners.


Martin Kulldorff appointed chief science officer at HHS Office of Planning and Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has named Martin Kulldorff, Ph.D., as chief science officer for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE).


Weekend Interview: Weifeng Zhong Uses AI to Read Dictators and Diagnose Regulatory Overload

Weifeng Zhong, senior advisor to the America First Policy Institute’s Office of Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis, says artificial intelligence can reveal how autocrats telegraph their moves and how regulatory buildup has slowed U.S. growth.