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AFBF supports Julie Callahan's nomination as chief agricultural negotiator

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has expressed approval for the nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative.


U.S. Chamber backs new DIGNITY Act introduced by Salazar and Escobar

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has expressed support for the newly introduced DIGNITY Act of 2025.


AFPI files lawsuit against Manhattan DA Bragg over withheld Trump case records

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has initiated legal action against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in a New York State court.


Laredo man sentenced for leading human smuggling conspiracy

A 21-year-old resident of Laredo, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a multi-year conspiracy to smuggle illegal aliens into the United States. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Juan Francisco Reyna pleaded...


Babysitter indicted for child sex crimes under Project Safe Childhood

A federal grand jury in Florence has indicted Brandon Brill, 26, of Berkeley County on charges related to child sexual abuse material and coercion and enticement of minors.


Trump signs order to accelerate federal permitting for data center infrastructure

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at speeding up the development of data center infrastructure.


CATL found de facto controlled by China in preliminary dumping ruling

The Department of Commerce has announced on the Federal Register website that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) is subject to a 102.72% preliminary U.S. antidumping duty on active anode material.


Vermont man sentenced to 36 months for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

Burlington, Vermont – On July 7, 2025, Shawn Snead of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, was sentenced to a total of 36 months in prison by United States District Judge William K. Sessions III.


Muscatine men receive lengthy sentences for drug trafficking and shooting incident

Two men from Muscatine, Iowa, have been sentenced to federal prison for drug and gun offenses related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 29, 2024.


Chairman Moolenaar addresses tech competition at Krach Institute

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party addressed the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy today.


Drug trafficker sentenced for role in Virgin Islands drug operation

On July 22, 2025, Kai James, a resident of St. Croix, was sentenced to ten years in prison and six years of supervised release for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Man sentenced for role in large cocaine importation scheme in Puerto Rico

A federal court in San Juan sentenced Domingo Acosta to 18 and a half years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for his involvement in importing more than 850 kilograms of cocaine into the United States.


Moolenaar & Krishnamoorthi express support for AUKUS amid China's military threats

Today, Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on China sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.


Bapchule man receives 20-year sentence for fatal stabbing

Daryl Patrick Johns, a 46-year-old resident of Bapchule, Arizona, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.


Three men sentenced for telemarketing fraud scheme targeting thousands

Brian Hopkins, a 62-year-old resident of Chandler, Arizona, was sentenced to 21 months in prison on July 16 by Senior United States District Court Judge David G. Campbell.


St. Louis felon sentenced for gun and drug offenses

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey sentenced Jordin White, a 24-year-old felon from St. Louis, to 97 months in prison on Tuesday.


Donald J. Trump references meeting with Philippine president and posts brief statement on treason

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social between July 20 and July 22, 2025, including remarks about meeting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and a brief post stating "Treason."


Mexican national pleads guilty to leading alien smuggling operation

A Mexican national residing illegally in Houston has admitted to leading a smuggling organization and reentering the United States unlawfully, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Woman sentenced for role in child smuggling ring from Mexico

A Laredo woman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for her involvement in a child smuggling ring.


Ernst announces EPA's Zeldin as speaker at Entrepreneur Expo

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has announced that Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will be a featured speaker at her upcoming Entrepreneur Expo.