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July 25, 2022

New Jersey woman sentenced to prison for viral $400K GoFundMe scam for homeless veteran

New Jersey woman Kate McClure was sentenced to one year and one day in prison in a federal GoFundMe fraud case in which she and an ex-boyfriend raised $400,000 under false pretenses.

July 23, 2022

Lee Zeldin attack suspect arrested on federal assault charge

David Jakubonis, the suspect in the attack of Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York, was arrested on a federal assault charge Saturday, the U.S. Attorney's Office says.

July 22, 2022

Turley: Bannon 'didn't put on a defense,' guilty verdict 'one of the most predictable convictions'

Steve Bannon is bound to serve at least 30 days in prison for the two counts of contempt of Congress given today, with a sentencing hearing set for October.

July 22, 2022

Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt of Congress for ignoring Jan. 6 hearing subpoena

A jury in Washington, D.C. found former Trump White House official Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress for ignoring a Jan. 6 committee subpoena.

July 22, 2022

Sole BLM-backed federal candidate charged with wire fraud scheme involving campaign and party funds

Karen Carter Peterson, a former Louisiana state senator, and the only BLM-backed federal candidate this cycle, is facing a federal wire fraud for diverting campaign cash for personal use.

July 20, 2022

Hunter Biden probe reaches 'critical stage,' as officials weigh possible charges: source

The federal investigation into Hunter Biden has reached a "critical stage," a source told Fox News Wednesday, as officials weigh charges against President Biden's son.

July 20, 2022

Jordan, Grassley push DOJ for answers on ‘purge’ of Trump-era immigration judges

Republicans on the House and Senate Judiciary committees want details about the termination of multiple Trump-era immigration judges which they believe could be illegal.

July 18, 2022

Buffalo shooting suspect Payton Gendron pleads not guilty to federal hate crime charges

Payton Gendron pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges Monday, three months after allegedly opening fire at the Tops grocery store in Buffalo, N.Y.

July 15, 2022

Maryland State Police hiring practices being investigated by federal government

MD State Police are being accused of being racially discriminatory in their hiring and promotional practices. Many black officers have complained about mistreatment and harassment.

July 15, 2022

Buffalo market reopens following mass shooting

The Buffalo, New York, supermarket where 10 Black people were allegedly killed by a White gunman in May reopened Friday with additional security measures in place.