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America First Legal (AFL) has filed an amended lawsuit against the State of California, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Attorney General Robert Bonta.

NFIB jobs report highlights concerns over proposed legislation affecting small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest monthly Jobs Report, indicating a weakening in job creation for February.

Luzerne County residents indicted for drug trafficking and firearms violations

Two Luzerne County residents, Craig Lee Hickson and Rasheeda Kelly, have been indicted on charges of drug trafficking and firearms violations.

America First Legal defends Trump's birthright citizenship executive order

America First Legal (AFL), in collaboration with Stone Hilton PLLC, has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Analysis: Washington among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Evergreen Reporter shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Washington is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

Vandalia woman receives ten-year sentence for meth distribution

A Vandalia woman has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

Lake Charles physician settles improper billing case with $450K payment

Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced a settlement involving Dr. Henry Goolsby, his wife Patricia Lenae Goolsby, and their clinic, Infinite Health Integrative Medical Center.

Henderson man sentenced over five years for firearm possession after gas station shootout

Jaymon Gibson, a 26-year-old resident of Henderson, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.

Second defendant pleads guilty in multi-state bank fraud conspiracy

A second individual has confessed to participating in a scheme to defraud banks across ten states, including Rhode Island.

Experts discuss Trump's trade policies' impact on U.S. economy

President Biden’s former economic advisor Jared Bernstein and American Compass Executive Director Oren Cass have engaged in a debate over the trade policies implemented during Donald Trump's presidency.

Charges filed against 25 individuals linked to crimes at Brooklyn federal jail

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York has announced charges against 25 individuals in connection with a series of criminal activities at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC-Brooklyn) in Brooklyn.

El Salvadorian national faces charges for illegal reentry into the US

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Jorge A. Guzman-Montano, a 52-year-old from El Salvador, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal reentry into the United States after...

White House shifts focus from stock market as main economic indicator

The White House has indicated a shift in focus away from the stock market as the primary indicator of economic health.

Healthcare providers settle kickback allegations with over $1.9 million payment

Gerald Congdon, M.D., Gbenga Aluko, M.D., and Anup Banerjee, M.D., along with their respective medical practices, have agreed to a settlement totaling $1,913,808.

Mexican national charged with illegal re-entry after prior removal

A Mexican national, Jaime Aguilar-Guerrero, has been taken into federal custody in Waco on charges related to alleged illegal re-entry into the United States.

Federal prison sentences for two men involved in major drug trafficking conspiracy

Two men involved in a major drug trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced to federal prison.

Steven D. Weinhoeft named interim U.S attorney for Southern District of Illinois

U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Steven D. Weinhoeft as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.

Texas Tech agrees to exclude race from medical school admissions

America First Legal (AFL) has announced a settlement with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Texas Tech) concerning the use of race in admissions decisions.

America First Legal questions judge's impartiality over Trump spending freeze ruling

America First Legal (AFL) has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving Judge John McConnell, who recently blocked President Trump's temporary spending freeze.

Chinese nationals charged in alleged decade-long hacking campaign targeting US entities