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DOGE cancels 141 wasteful contracts worth up to $5.1B

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced via the social media platform X that federal agencies have terminated 141 contracts, which had a potential value of up to $5.1 billion.


DOGE: 33 more weather radio sites upgraded to wireless

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on X that the National Weather Service has upgraded 33 additional weather radio sites to wireless, generating monthly cost savings and completing networking kit production for all...


Rep. Pfluger: China's dominance in battery supply chain market is a 'national security-level concern'

August Pfluger, a congressman representing Texas' 11th District, expressed concerns on a podcast about the United States' reliance on China for battery and critical mineral supply chains.


Texas Tribune reporter: AG Paxton has 'grown increasingly reliant on pricey private lawyers to argue cases'

Zach Despart, an investigative reporter for The Texas Tribune, has highlighted that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton increasingly relies on private attorneys, some with political connections, to handle significant legal cases for the state.


Weekend Interview: Senator James Lankford on Solving Hard Problems and a Hopeful Middle East

America’s role on the global stage has come under scrutiny in recent years, with divides over foreign aid, military alliances, and the future of diplomacy.


Georgia man convicted for role in multi-million dollar romance scam

A Georgia man has been convicted in a multi-million dollar romance scam that targeted women across social media platforms, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Presidential message marks National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On July 28, 2025, the White House released a presidential message commemorating National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.


Colorado Springs pair charged with supplying fatal dose of fentanyl to minor

Two residents of Colorado Springs, Eugene Edwards, 57, and Destiny Benjamin, 30, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in the death of a 15-year-old girl.


Ten indicted on racketeering charges involving Cambria County Prison contraband scheme

Ten people from Pennsylvania and Arizona have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on racketeering charges connected to activities inside Cambria County Prison.


Q Link Wireless settles criminal charges over fraudulent claims involving federal Lifeline Program

Q Link Wireless LLC and its owner, Issa Asad, based in Dania Beach, Florida, have agreed to pay more than $110 million to settle criminal charges and civil allegations related to the submission of false claims to the Federal Communications...


Donald J. Trump shares multiple 'President Trump News Community' posts on July 28

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates from the "President Trump News Community" on July 28, 2025.


Registered sex offender sentenced to 37 years for child exploitation in Maryland

A Hagerstown man has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two children, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland.


Senator Capito supports David Wright's return to Nuclear Regulatory Commission leadership

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor supporting David Wright’s confirmation as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).


Arizona man pleads guilty in $13 million cryptocurrency investment fraud

An Arizona resident has pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering and conspiracy to obstruct justice in connection with a scheme that defrauded investors of more than $13 million.


Oklahoma City man sentenced to over thirteen years for motel shooting incident

Antjuan Lamont Gaines, 47, from Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 162 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and illegal possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction.


Wetzel County man pleads guilty to solicitation of child pornography

Jon Talkington, a 36-year-old resident of New Martinsville, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to soliciting child pornography.


District man receives 35-year sentence for Southeast Washington murder

Dennis Chase, 33, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced on July 25, 2025, to 35 years in prison for the murder of Anthony Orr in Southeast Washington.


U.S. Attorney's Office for Utah joins statewide National Night Out community events

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah has announced its participation in National Night Out events across various cities in Utah.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on elder abuse and reauthorization of OAA

The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on Wednesday, July 30, titled “Awareness to Action: Combating Elder Abuse and Neglect.” The session will be led by Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand.


Mother-daughter pair sentenced for stealing nearly $500K from elderly Alabama victim

A mother and daughter from Alabama have been sentenced for their roles in an elder fraud scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Court Judge Anna M. Manasco handed down sentences to Mykia L. Henderson, 32, of Moody, and...