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- 1Feds Seek Prison For AI Music Royalty Fraudster●Feds Say AI Music Fraudster Deserves Prison For Stealing Royalties From ‘Hard-Working Songwriters’ https:// fed.brid.gy/
Federal prosecutors say a man who used artificial intelligence to generate fake music and fraudulently collect streaming royalties deserves prison time, arguing he stole income from hard-working songwriters. The case, reported by Billboard, is being closely watched as one of the first major prosecutions involving AI-generated content used to game music royalty systems.
- 2Jack Smith defends Trump investigations under GOP attack▼Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team's tactics
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who prosecuted Donald Trump, is forcefully defending the investigations he led after Republicans accused his team of improper tactics. Smith pushed back against the criticism, and the clash has renewed partisan fighting over the legitimacy of the federal cases brought against the president and how they were conducted.
- 3Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Perjury Claim Falters●Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falters
Special counsel Jack Smith is standing by the criminal charges brought against Donald Trump, while a US senator's accusation that Smith lied under oath has failed to gain traction. The dispute centres on the federal prosecutions of the former president, with supporters and critics clashing over the legitimacy of the cases and the credibility of the claims made against the prosecutor.
- 4Feds say Indiana gambling boss sent witness death threats from church▼Feds say accused Indiana gambling boss sent witness death threats from church
Federal prosecutors allege an accused Indiana gambling boss sent death threats to a witness while inside a church. The claim adds a witness intimidation element to the case against him, and the unusual setting of the alleged threats has drawn attention to the charges. Details about the suspect's identity, the victim, and court proceedings remain limited as the case develops.
- 5Feds Seek Nearly 4 Years for AI Music Streaming Fraudster▼Feds Want Nearly 4 Years in Prison for AI Music Fraudster Who ‘Stole Millions’
Federal prosecutors are asking for a sentence of nearly four years in prison for a man who used AI-generated songs and armies of bot accounts to fraudulently stream music, taking in millions of dollars in royalties. Prosecutors say the scheme, one of the first major cases of its kind involving AI-created music, 'stole millions' from legitimate artists and rights holders who lost streaming revenue.
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Federal prosecutors say an Indiana man facing gambling-related charges sent death threats to a witness while attending church, using the setting to evade detection. The allegation adds a witness tampering element to the case and is drawing attention for its unusual use of a place of worship to allegedly intimidate someone involved in the prosecution.
- 7Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends his investigations▼Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led federal prosecutions against Donald Trump, has publicly and forcefully defended the investigations he conducted. His remarks come after the cases collapsed following Trump's 2024 election victory, and they are renewing debate over whether the prosecutions were justified or politically motivated.
- 8Jack Smith to Testify Before Congress▼Jack Smith, Former Special Counsel, Will Appear Before Congress https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/jack-smit
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump, is set to appear before Congress. The scheduled testimony is drawing attention as lawmakers are expected to question him about his probes and decisions, including the cases brought against the president that were later dropped after his election victory. The appearance promises a public accounting from the prosecutor at the center of the most consequential legal battles of recent years.
- 9Prosecutor in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, claims scapegoating●Prosecutor accused of misconduct in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, says US attorney 'scapegoated' her
A federal prosecutor accused of misconduct in the 'Broadview Six' immigration case has resigned. In her resignation, she said the US attorney scapegoated her for the case's failures. The Broadview Six case involves defendants arrested near an immigration detention facility in Broadview, Illinois, and the misconduct allegations have fueled ongoing controversy over the federal immigration enforcement effort there.
- 10Colorado Amendment 81 would require police to alert ICE after charges▼Amendment 81: Colorado police, prosecutors would be forced to alert ICE after filing certain charges
Colorado's Amendment 81 would require police and prosecutors to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after filing certain criminal charges. The measure is drawing attention as part of a broader debate over cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, with supporters arguing it improves public safety and critics warning it could deter immigrants from reporting crimes or cooperating with investigations.
- 11Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting officer●Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot in his car by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors have charged a Venezuelan man who was shot in his car by an ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer. The case is drawing attention to immigration enforcement tactics, with critics questioning why a man shot by agents is the one facing charges while scrutiny falls on the agent's decision to open fire.
- 12Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards, Cornell case reopened●Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards. And, Cornell fraternity rape case reopened https://www.npr.org/2026/09/29/g-s1-
The Trump administration has moved to loosen federal fuel efficiency standards, a rollback with broad implications for automakers and emissions policy. In separate news, prosecutors have reopened a rape case involving a Cornell University fraternity, reigniting discussion about campus accountability. Both stories are being covered in NPR's morning newsletter alongside reporting on terror suspects.
- 13Ex-special counsel Smith defies Trump prosecution threats before senators▼Ex-special counsel Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by Trump's threats of prosecution
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led federal cases against Donald Trump, told senators he will not be silenced by the president's threats to prosecute him. His closed-door testimony marks a rare public defence by the ex-prosecutor, who has largely stayed silent since dropping the cases after Trump's 2024 election victory.
- 14Another prosecutor quits Trump grand conspiracy probe●Another prosecutor in the case against federal agents who investigated Donald Trump has quit. Imagine that. Trump’s “Gra
A second prosecutor working on the case against federal agents who investigated Donald Trump has reportedly resigned, raising questions about the future of the so-called grand conspiracy probe. Critics say the departures signal the investigation is collapsing under pressure from the Trump administration, while supporters view it as the end of what they call a politically motivated case.
- 15Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith to tell senators he won't be silenced●Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won’t ‘be silenced’ by threats of prosecution
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought two federal cases against Donald Trump, is set to testify before senators that he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution against him. Smith has faced calls from Trump allies for investigation and prosecution over his handling of the cases, which were dismissed after Trump's 2024 election victory.
- 16Counselor Accused of $26 Million Tricare Fraud Spent on Cybertruck, Parties▼Mental Health Counselor's $26 Million Tricare Fraud Scheme Helped Buy $100K Cybertruck and Throw Lavish Parties
A mental health counselor is accused of defrauding Tricare, the US military health program, out of roughly $26 million. Federal prosecutors say the alleged scheme financed luxury spending, including a $100,000 Cybertruck and lavish parties. The case highlights concerns about billing fraud in mental health services billed to military health benefits, and the suspect now faces charges that could bring lengthy prison time.
- 17Detroit man sentenced for pandemic loan fraud scheme●Fake payroll, millions in loans: Detroit man sentenced in pandemic fraud case
A Detroit man has been sentenced for defrauding pandemic relief programmes, prosecutors and local reports say. He allegedly fabricated payroll records to obtain millions of dollars in emergency loans intended to help businesses survive Covid-19 shutdowns. The sentencing is part of ongoing federal efforts to prosecute misuse of pandemic-era aid, with investigators continuing to pursue similar cases across the country.
- 18Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent charged with assaulting officer●Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors have charged a Venezuelan man with assaulting an officer after he was shot by an ICE agent in Texas. The case adds to the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement tactics in the United States, with critics questioning the use of force and supporters backing agents' actions during arrest operations.
- 19Jack Smith to tell senators he won't be silenced●Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won't 'be silenced' by threats of prosecution
Special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump, is set to testify before senators and say he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution against him. His closed-door appearance comes after Trump and allies called for Smith's prosecution following his investigations into the president-elect's handling of classified documents and election interference efforts.