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Medical software firm settles false claims act case over breast cancer screening billing

PenRad Technologies, Inc., a medical software company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $529,069 to resolve allegations that it caused health care providers to submit claims for unnecessary breast cancer screenings to Medicare...


Port Charlotte man indicted for alleged enticement of minor for sexual activity

A federal grand jury has indicted James Gregory Ford, 34, of Port Charlotte, on charges of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and transferring obscene material to a minor.


House committee investigates allegations of antisemitism at American Psychological Association

The House Education and Workforce Committee, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), has opened an investigation into the American Psychological Association (APA) following reports of antisemitism within the organization.


Trinitarios gang member sentenced for shootings and attempted prison contraband smuggling

Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, Abel Mora, also known as “Moreno,” was sentenced to 135 months in prison by United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis.


Senator Cassidy criticizes FDA over lack of response on abortion pill safety

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for not responding to Republican inquiries regarding its commitment to conduct a safety...


ICE arrests over 400 criminal offenders during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

During Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested over 400 individuals described as illegal aliens with criminal backgrounds, including those convicted of sexual offenses and violent crimes.


Missouri man sentenced to prison for orchestrating $174M Medicare fraud scheme

A Missouri man, Jamie P. McNamara, 50, from Kansas City, was sentenced on October 23 to ten years in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting fraudulent claims for cancer and cardiovascular genetic testing.


House Select Committee ties seized tanker operations directly to Chinese shipping network

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has identified direct links between China and an oil tanker seized by U.S. authorities for alleged sanctions evasion.


Southern District of Texas files nearly 300 immigration-related cases during one week

A total of 294 cases related to immigration and border security were filed in the Southern District of Texas from December 5 to December 11, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


House Energy and Commerce Committee holds Member Day hearing highlighting bipartisan efforts

Congressman Brett Guthrie, who serves as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivered his opening statement at the committee’s Member Day hearing in Washington, D.C. on December 12, 2025.


Lorain man receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine and cocaine distribution

A Lorain resident, Tiawan Taylor, age 44, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug-related offenses.


Third defendant pleads guilty in betting website hacking case

Nathan Austad, also known as “Snoopy,” pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer intrusion in connection with a hacking scheme targeting a fantasy sports and betting website.


New York developer indicted on charges related to $8 million pandemic loan fraud

A New York City real estate developer, David Ebrahimzadeh, has been indicted on multiple federal charges for allegedly defrauding pandemic relief loan programs of more than $8 million.


Foley man sentenced to over ten years for attempted enticement and child pornography

Kaden Heard, a 31-year-old resident of Foley, Alabama, was sentenced on December 12, 2025, to over ten years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography.


Ripple CEO: Institutional support of crypto will create ‘a lot of tailwind’

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, addressed Binance Blockchain Week, highlighting the impact of clearer regulations and institutional investor participation through regulated Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the growth of cryptocurrency.


Uber analysis shows riders overpay by $2 billion in heavily regulated cities

Uber has reported that riders in heavily regulated U.S. cities are overpaying more than $2 billion annually for rideshare trips, with fares inflated 1.4 to 1.8 times typical rates.


California man sentenced for transporting meth through Indianapolis airport

Cesar Alexander Pineda-Penaloza, a 21-year-old from California, has been sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release.


Mexican men sentenced for illegal reentry after traffic stop near Malta

Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced to 39 days in prison each for illegally reentering the United States, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


DHS reports over 250 arrests in New Orleans under Operation Catahoula Crunch

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported the arrest of more than 250 individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens in the New Orleans area since the start of Operation Catahoula Crunch on December 3, 2025. “For too long, the...


Everett man admits guilt to unlicensed firearm sales involving AM-15 rifles

An Everett resident has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the illegal sale of firearms, including AM-15 rifles, in Eastern Massachusetts.