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Senate Aging Committee urges crackdown on scams targeting seniors

In a recent report, WLRN covered a letter from U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and other committee members, including Senator Mark Kelly, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, and Senator Ashley Moody.


Charleston man pleads guilty to federal drug distribution charges

Jason K. Hairston, a 27-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


House Select Committee discusses strategies against PRC economic coercion

This week, the House Select Committee on China conducted a hearing titled "United We Stand: Strategies to Counter PRC Economic Coercion Against Democracies."


St. Louis postal worker pleads guilty to mail theft and pandemic loan fraud

A former mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service in St. Louis pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing checks from hundreds of pieces of mail and committing pandemic-related fraud.


Former LWC subcontractor sentenced for theft related to CARES Act

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Jazmin J. Bougere, a 38-year-old resident of Raceland, Louisiana.


Oklahoma City duo sentenced for check fraud scheme involving stolen mail

GAYLEN DASHON STEPHENS and LENIE EUGENE JENNINGS, both aged 29 from Oklahoma City, have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 40 months in federal prison.


NFIB celebrates victory as small business deduction becomes permanent

NFIB leaders Brad Close and Jeff Brabant discussed recent legislative victories for small businesses in a podcast episode of "Small Business Rundown."


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after fentanyl trafficking arrest

ADRIAN GOMEZ-OSORIO, a 40-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 64 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after a prior removal.


AIA praises Senate committee's move on transportation funding bill

Arlington, Va – Eric Fanning, President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), has expressed approval for the Senate Appropriations Committee's recent advancement of a funding bill.


Maryland man sentenced for involvement in pet-selling fraud scheme

Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Anomah Ndonwi, a 32-year-old resident of Chillum, Maryland, to 30 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


FTC issues refunds after student loan forgiveness scam

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $356,900 in refunds to consumers affected by a student loan forgiveness scam.


Senate committee approves funding bill supporting environmental initiatives in Maine

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, announced significant funding for Maine as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Cassidy emphasizes importance of expanding employee ownership through strengthening retirement systems

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks at a hearing focused on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).


Jefferson County man gets 19 years for fentanyl trafficking

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Detroit man convicted for trafficking minors; faces minimum 25-year sentence

After a seven-day trial, a federal jury in Detroit found Kevin Lavon Giles guilty of sex trafficking two minors and one adult.


Greenville man receives 15-year sentence for armed standoff with police

Jonas Michael Fucito, a 32-year-old convicted felon, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release after an armed standoff with police.


Roswell man sentenced for threats against former FBI Director Christopher Wray

John Woodbury, a 35-year-old resident of Roswell, Georgia, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for transmitting threats against former FBI Director Christopher Wray.


Red Lake man found guilty in federal court for child sexual assault

Following a four-day trial, Matthew Thomas McGregor, 35, from Red Lake, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges of sexual abuse of a minor.


Donald J. Trump addresses speculation over government subsidies for Elon Musk’s companies

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social on July 24, 2025, addressing rumors about removing government subsidies from Elon Musk's companies.


Donald J. Trump shares updates on Federal Reserve Building renovation tour

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on July 24, 2025 about touring renovations at the Federal Reserve Building alongside Chairman Jerome Powell and Senator Tim Scott.