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By F. E. Simons | Apr 29, 2026

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance announced that limited-government groups want Congress to expand federal protections against vicarious liability for ridesharing platforms.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 29, 2026

The U.S. Department of Defense filed and then withdrew a notice adding BYD and other Chinese firms to its Section 1260H military companies list.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 28, 2026

Federal authorities have seized more than $2 million from a Pasadena wound care clinic accused of submitting fraudulent Medicare claims totaling tens of millions of dollars between September 2025 and April 2026. Investigators say many claimed treatments were never performed.

By T. P. Broyles | Apr 28, 2026

Chairman James Comer has asked for all records from a completed internal probe into alleged manipulation of D.C.'s police-reported crime data. The request follows earlier findings suggesting pressure on commanders under former Chief Pamela A. Smith.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 28, 2026

Kerome Lendon Paisley has been sentenced to ten years in prison for organizing a major fentanyl trafficking operation while still incarcerated. Prosecutors say he used a contraband cellphone and planned distribution of thousands of counterfeit pills before being apprehended at his scheduled release.

By T. P. Broyles | Apr 28, 2026

President Donald Trump has signed legislation reversing a previous ban on mineral exploration across over 225 thousand acres in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. Supporters say this move opens up access to vital resources while allowing standard environmental reviews.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 28, 2026

Isaiah Warren received more than fourteen years in prison after robbing two armored trucks while armed. He was also ordered to pay nearly $700,000 restitution following his arrest with stolen money.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 28, 2026

A Michigan man received a five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to distributing crack cocaine in Burlington. Authorities highlighted collaborative law enforcement efforts addressing drug-related crimes affecting Vermont communities.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 28, 2026

Darrin Begay from Shiprock has pleaded guilty to assault by strangulation and kidnapping after two incidents last summer left a victim seriously injured. Authorities say he now faces up to life in prison at sentencing.

By H. B. Edwards | Apr 28, 2026

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is leading a group of senators investigating a recent Trump Administration move exempting Gulf oil drilling from certain endangered species protections. Lawmakers are questioning whether legal requirements were met during what they describe as an opaque process involving national security claims.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 28, 2026

A Pensacola mail handler has been federally indicted on charges related to mail crimes and drug possession following an investigation led by postal authorities. If convicted, he faces significant prison time.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 28, 2026

Aaron Lynn Parks has been sentenced to more than thirteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine while on supervised release for an earlier conviction. Authorities linked him through evidence recovered during his arrest after he fled police during a traffic stop.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 28, 2026

Nicholas Michael Freeman has been charged with drug trafficking offenses following an indictment announced by U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin on April 28. The case involves methamphetamine, cocaine, and cocaine base distribution allegations investigated by federal authorities.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 28, 2026

A Connecticut woman has been sentenced after admitting involvement in a decade-long scheme defrauding state treasuries out of more than $1 million in unclaimed property funds. Authorities say Patricia A. White must serve nine months in prison and repay over $1 million.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 28, 2026

Damon Jones has pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court for participating in illegal sports betting using inside NBA information along with running rigged poker operations tied to organized crime families. Authorities say these activities resulted in more than $10 million lost.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 28, 2026

Robin Repass has been named Executive Director of the Restaurant Law Center by The National Restaurant Association. Her appointment aims to strengthen legal advocacy for restaurant operators facing ongoing regulatory challenges.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 28, 2026

Russia’s war in Ukraine has expanded into classrooms, culture, and competing historical narratives. Reports of forced curriculum changes and ideological instruction highlight a broader effort to reshape identity in occupied territories.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 28, 2026

Chrysantha Wilson from Beaumont has been indicted on charges related to fraudulent tax return preparation following an investigation by IRS Criminal Investigation agents. The U.S. Attorney's Office highlights that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 28, 2026

Jose Luis Rodriguez has pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court after admitting he used another person’s identity for years—including obtaining a fraudulent driver’s license and U.S. passport—while living unlawfully in Connecticut. Authorities say sentencing will take place July 27.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 28, 2026

A Deltona man has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison for attempting to meet someone he believed was a minor for sex acts. Authorities say Keiron Jashua Williams communicated online with an undercover detective posing as a child before traveling to Marion County where he was arrested.