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OPINION: The Bloat at HHS has reached a fever pitch; Carving out the infection is a great first start

It is no secret that America’s obesity epidemic’s largest victim is the federal government.


Ways and Means Committee advances Trump's economic agenda with new tax bill

On Tuesday, the Ways and Means Committee will mark up "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill," aiming to advance President Trump's economic agenda with a focus on pro-family and pro-worker tax provisions.


Flex Association CEO on tip tax bill: 'This legislation champions American workers'

Kristin Sharp, CEO of the Flex Association, said in a press release that the proposed No Tax on Tips legislation supports American workers by allowing them to retain more of their earnings while ensuring transparency and accountability.


The Kuhner Report host on Trump's tax reform bill: 'No tax on tips and overtime has been confirmed'

Jeff Kuhner, host of The Kuhner Report, said in a post on X that President Donald Trump's latest tax reform bill includes provisions to eliminate federal taxes on tips and overtime pay.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Julian Hayda’s Message from the Front Lines of Ukrainian Advocacy

Depending on who is asked, America’s policy toward Ukraine should be to stand for democracy or avoid an expensive entanglement with no clear end. Julian Hayda argues for continued U.S. support.


Florida woman admits to stealing over $300K in pension benefits

Semiha Nilgun Gencsoy, a 71-year-old resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has pleaded guilty to the possession of stolen money.


Mexican fishermen face indictment over illegal red snapper harvesting

A grand jury in Brownsville, Texas, has indicted four fishermen from Matamoros, Mexico, for allegedly transporting fish unlawfully taken from the Gulf of America. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges against Miguel Angel...


Mexican national sentenced for role in Texas fentanyl conspiracy

A Mexican national, Azael Barrientos-Regalado, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Senators propose bill for equitable access to facilities for charter schools

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Michael Bennet have reintroduced the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act.


Delaware man convicted on multiple counts of sex trafficking and forced labor

A federal jury in Delaware has found Clifton H. Gibbs, 68, guilty of multiple charges related to sex trafficking and forced labor.


Parkersburg man sentenced for harboring illegal immigrant

Frederick Sayre Anderson, a 65-year-old resident of Parkersburg, West Virginia, has been sentenced to three years of federal probation and ordered to pay $75,000 in restitution.


Troy Meink confirmed as 27th Secretary of the Air Force

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has extended his congratulations to Troy Meink following his confirmation as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force.


Small business optimism declines amid uncertainty and hiring challenges

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reported a decline in its Small Business Optimism Index, which fell by 1.6 points to 95.8 in April.


Chinese national sentenced for illegal entry into the United States

A man from Fujian, China, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for entering the United States without inspection.


Mexican national sentenced for false statements at US border

A Mexican national has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for making a false statement to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent.


Oneida County man pleads guilty to charges related to child pornography

John Kelly, an 82-year-old resident of Rome, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to child pornography.


Puerto Rico man sentenced for cocaine trafficking via USPS

A Puerto Rico man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation involving the shipment of cocaine to Manchester, New Hampshire.


Liberian man sentenced for immigration fraud; deportation follows prison term

A Liberian man, Isiah Kangar, 52, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison followed by 90 days of supervised release for immigration fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney handed down the sentence which includes a $1,000 fine and a $100...


Ed Martin discusses tenure challenges at DC press conference

U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. held a press conference on May 13 at the Patrick Henry Building in Washington, D.C., to discuss his tenure and address issues related to the district's Home Rule ordinance and recent immigration actions.


New Hampshire man sentenced for wire fraud linked to pandemic relief programs

A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in a pandemic-related fraud conspiracy.