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WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Luke de Pulford on Leading the Global Charge Against China’s Authoritarian Reach

As tensions between the United States and China escalate, most recently over tariffs, but also over issues of human rights, forced labor, national security, and global trade, a growing coalition of lawmakers and activists is pushing back against the Chinese Communist Party. The coalition includes Luke de Pulford, founder of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), a cross-party initiative launched in 2020 that now spans legislatures across the democratic world.


Trump announces overhaul of federal procurement policy to cut bureaucracy

President Trump has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to reform federal procurement policy, aiming at enhancing competition, efficiency, and reducing costs.


Gray wolf bill passes House Natural Resources Committee

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act (PALPA), introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and Congressman Tom Tiffany, has passed through the House Natural Resources Committee.


Federal government instructed to choose commercial solutions for contracts

By the authority of the President, a new directive aims to reduce unnecessary government spending by prioritizing commercial and cost-effective solutions in federal contracts.


Canastota man sentenced to 5 years for drug conspiracy and firearm offense

Andrew Snyder, a 46-year-old resident of Canastota, New York, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison.


Kansas woman faces charges for unemployment fraud during COVID-19 pandemic

A federal grand jury in Wichita, Kansas, indicted Kylie Charles, a 35-year-old resident of Wichita, on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.


U.S. Rep. Pfluger: Trump admin should delist 'Lesser Prairie Chicken and the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard' to protect wildlife

U.S. Representative August Pfluger of Texas's 11th Congressional District has expressed concerns over certain endangered species listings, stating they have negatively impacted the American energy sector.


U.S. Trade Rep. Greer: 'Our trading partners have taken advantage of the United States'

Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, said that President Trump's reciprocal tariff policy aims to restore balance and fairness in the country's trade relationships.


President Trump on tariff policy: ‘We will not be held hostage by other countries’

President Trump said that his tariff policy would level the economic playing field and benefit the United States.


Pew Research Center survey finds tipping is expected in more places

The Pew Research Center has released a survey indicating that most Americans believe tipping is now expected in more places than it was five years ago.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Ralph Reed Believes U.S. and Israel Face Churchill Moment with Iran

America’s challenges in the Middle East are made more complicated at home, where domestic debates sometimes rage over the U.S. relationship with Israel.


Tyler tax preparer receives 24-month federal sentence for tax refund fraud scheme

A Tyler tax preparer has been sentenced to federal prison for her involvement in a tax refund fraud scheme.


Canadian man sentenced to 14 years for transporting minor for illegal activities

A Canadian man from Saskatchewan received a 14-year federal prison sentence on March 6, 2025, for transporting a minor across borders with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.


Gang member pleads guilty to role in 2017 murder conspiracy

Andrew Alvarado, a member of a Salinas-based Norteño gang, admitted guilt in federal court to involvement in a racketeering conspiracy and a conspiracy to commit murder.


Arizona man imprisoned for kidnapping Utah teen for sexual conduct

Tadashi Kura Kojima, also known as Aaron Michael Zeman, received a 15-year prison sentence and a lifetime of supervised release.


Elma man pleads guilty to child pornography charges, facing up to 30 years

Matthew A. Steele, a 53-year-old resident of Elma, NY, has pleaded guilty to charges of production and possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.


New Jersey business owner admits to $3.2 million PPP fraud scheme

Daniel Dadoun, an owner of multiple businesses in New Jersey, has admitted to fraudulently acquiring over $3.2 million from the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). U.S. Attorney Alina Habba made this announcement, noting that Dadoun,...


Trump announces executive order to reduce prescription drug prices

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at continuing efforts to lower prescription drug prices, a move tied closely to initiatives from his first term in office.


Browning man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender and fleeing police

A Browning man was sentenced to 15 months in prison for failing to register as a sex offender and attempting to flee law enforcement, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Trump orders investigation into national security risks from mineral imports

President Donald J. Trump has issued an order for an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine whether imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products threaten to impair national security.