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Colonie man sentenced for plotting murder-for-hire using interstate communication

Jeal Sutherland, a 58-year-old resident of Colonie, New York, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme targeting a man from the Capital Region.


Former counterintelligence director on Ford-CATL partnership: 'Malign influence is real'

William Evanina, former head of U.S. counterintelligence, said Ford Motor Company's dealings with Chinese firms like CATL present risks of foreign influence and require closer scrutiny. His comments follow mounting concerns over security vulnerabilities linked to Ford's battery plant partnerships in Michigan. State officials and federal agencies have highlighted potential national security implications tied to these collaborations.


Senate Judiciary Democrats urge public testimony from Jack Smith on special counsel report

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, led by Dick Durbin (D-IL), have renewed their call for Special Prosecutor Jack Smith to testify publicly under oath before the committee.


Comer and James launch probe into Michigan's jury-pool selection integrity

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Representative John James have initiated an investigation into the processes used for jury-pool selection and voter registration in Michigan.


Cantwell raises concerns over broadcast consolidation at Senate hearing

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on the future of broadcast ownership.


Report: Ford in talks with China’s Geely on potential partnership

Ford is reportedly in advanced talks with China's Geely over sharing European manufacturing capacity and collaborating on automotive technology. The potential deal could help Geely avoid EU tariffs while raising questions about U.S.-China industry ties. Lawmakers continue to scrutinize related partnerships involving Chinese battery suppliers.


Durbin urges DOJ officials to preserve records tied to probes into lawmakers

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has called on Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to preserve all records related to investigations involving Senators...


Huntington man receives five-year sentence for distributing crack cocaine

Tyron Charles Kimbro, known as “T-Mow,” has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing 28 grams or more of cocaine base, commonly referred to as crack.


CBP outlines enhanced border security efforts and interagency cooperation in recent statements

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared updates on its ongoing border security initiatives through several posts dated February 9-10, 2026.


Nicaraguan man pleads guilty to assaulting federal agent under Laken Riley Act

Michel Manuel Garcia Rojas, a 39-year-old citizen of Nicaragua, has pleaded guilty to charges of resisting, impeding, and assaulting a federal officer during an arrest.


Las Cruces man faces federal charges after FBI-led drug trafficking investigation

A man from Las Cruces, New Mexico, has been charged in federal court after an investigation led by the FBI resulted in the seizure of various drugs and firearms.


Durbin questions telecom executives on congressional privacy changes during subcommittee hearing

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned witnesses during a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing titled “Arctic Frost Accountability: Oversight of Telecommunications Carriers’ Responses to...


Jalen Teague charged with murder and racketeering in GHB-related robbery scheme

Federal authorities have charged Jalen Teague, also known as “Bizzle” and “Too Official,” and Cheleia Council Sanders, also known as “Mercedes,” with racketeering conspiracy.


CBP details government shutdown concerns and enforcement actions in February 2026 posts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted updates on February 10, 2026 regarding challenges posed by potential government shutdowns as well as recent seizures of cartel property and arrests at the southern border.


Saratoga County man sentenced to seven years for cocaine distribution and gun charges

Jason Brundige, a 51-year-old resident of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison on February 5, 2026.


FTC sends nearly $23 million in refunds over Sanctuary Belize real estate scheme

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $23 million to consumers across the United States who purchased real estate lots in Sanctuary Belize and Kanantik, two overseas developments that were marketed as luxury projects but failed...


Guatemalan national sentenced for assaulting ICE officers during Florida arrest

Fredy Aureliano Morales-Ramirez, a Guatemalan national described as a criminal illegal alien by U.S. authorities, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for assaulting two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in...


ICE urges Charlotte officials not to release suspect in attempted murder case

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has requested that local authorities in Charlotte, North Carolina, not release Jamie Iram Gamez Cadena, a Mexican national who is in the United States illegally on an expired B-2 tourist visa.


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted for violent crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens over the past weekend.


DHS adds 5,000 profiles to public database tracking criminal illegal aliens

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded its online database, WOW.