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First Lady Melania Trump approves rare art loan of Whistler painting for European exhibit

First Lady Melania Trump has authorized a rare international loan of James McNeill Whistler's Nocturne from the White House Collection for a major European exhibition. The artwork will appear at Tate Britain and Van Gogh Museum before returning home in summer 2027.


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted of violent and sexual crimes

ICE announced it has arrested several individuals with serious criminal convictions across the United States. Offenses include manslaughter and crimes against children. Officials say nearly 70 percent of recent ICE arrests involve those charged or convicted with crimes.


Chief Michael W. Banks reports arrests for human smuggling and violent crime near U.S.-Mexico border

Chief Michael W. Banks detailed multiple incidents involving human smuggling attempts and the arrest of a murder suspect between April 13-14, 2026.


House committee chairmen demand ActBlue comply with subpoenas in ongoing investigation

House committee leaders have called on ActBlue's CEO Regina Wallace-Jones to provide all documents requested under past subpoenas amid an ongoing investigation into donor verification practices. The move follows allegations that ActBlue misled Congress about screening for foreign donations.


ICE lodges detainer for Guatemalan national charged with murder in Tulsa

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has requested that local authorities not release Willie Ricardo Merida-Escobar, charged with murder in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The agency highlighted cooperation between federal officials and local law enforcement as crucial for public safety.


Executive Asst. Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino highlights CBP drug seizures at border ports

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino posted on April 14, 2026 about multiple CBP drug interdictions involving canine teams and non-intrusive inspections at San Diego-area border crossings.


Behavioral therapist pleads guilty to health care fraud for submitting inflated insurance reimbursement claims

Mira Stallings pled guilty in federal court on Apr. 14 to health care fraud involving false TRICARE claims and misuse of pandemic relief loans. She faces up to ten years in prison as sentencing awaits further review.


Cleveland woman charged with filing false federal income tax returns

A Cleveland woman has been charged with preparing false federal income tax returns for clients, authorities said Tuesday. The charges follow an investigation by IRS Criminal Investigation agents.


Two former postal workers sentenced for theft of $4 million in Treasury checks

Two former postal workers have been sentenced after stealing over $4 million in U.S. Treasury checks from a mail facility at JFK Airport between June 2021 and August 2023. Authorities say Kevaughn Wellington received five years' imprisonment while Ky-Mani Straker got one year; both must pay restitution after pleading guilty.


Ashley Moore sentenced to over a year in prison for mass shooting threats in Raleigh

Ashley Moore has been sentenced by a federal judge for making threats related to a mass shooting in Raleigh after pleading guilty earlier this year. Authorities say she sent several threatening messages when unable to access medical treatment following her move from Michigan.


Five individuals sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States in Ohio

Five people have been sentenced in Toledo for illegally re-entering the U.S. after deportation. The cases are part of Operation Take Back America targeting repeat immigration offenses.


Connecticut CPA sentenced to prison for tax evasion and ordered to pay fine

Edward J. Sodlosky was sentenced for evading taxes after hiding over $1 million in income from his accounting practice between 2016 and 2022. He received three months' imprisonment along with fines after pleading guilty last November.


House passes ALERT Act to address air safety after DCA midair collision

The House has passed bipartisan legislation responding to last year's fatal DCA midair crash involving a commercial jetliner and an Army helicopter. The ALERT Act aims at comprehensive reforms based on federal investigators' recommendations.


Senate confirms 100th district judge under Judiciary Chairman Grassley’s leadership

John Thomas Shepherd was confirmed as U.S. District Judge for Arkansas' Western District under Chairman Chuck Grassley's leadership. This marks Grassley's hundredth successful confirmation for district court positions while leading the Senate Judiciary Committee.


House Energy and Commerce Committee announces hearing on 2027 health budget

The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on April 21 about next year's Department of Health and Human Services budget. Chairmen Brett Guthrie and Morgan Griffith said they aim to address healthcare affordability while discussing future collaboration with Secretary Kennedy.


Burleson man sentenced to over 11 years for fentanyl trafficking in Texas

A Burleson man has been sentenced to over eleven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl in East Texas. The case was part of an initiative led by the Homeland Security Task Force targeting drug trafficking organizations.


Operation Atlantic targets approval phishing and identifies $12 million in stolen cryptocurrency

Operation Atlantic brought together law enforcement from three countries against cryptocurrency scams known as approval phishing. The week-long campaign froze millions in stolen assets and identified thousands affected worldwide.


Fairfax man sentenced to 12 months for role in Potomac Gardens drug conspiracy

Lawrence Smith of Fairfax has been sentenced to just over one year in prison for participating in a major cocaine distribution scheme linked to Potomac Gardens housing complex in Southeast Washington D.C., federal prosecutors announced Monday. The case resulted from an extensive FBI-led wiretap investigation targeting regional narcotics activity.


Secretary Rubio meets Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen to discuss Iran and cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen during a U.S. visit by Dutch royalty. Their talks centered on Iran and emphasized continued close cooperation between the two countries.


Ohio man sentenced to 30 years for production of child pornography

A South Point man received a thirty-year federal sentence after admitting to producing child pornography involving a minor victim in Kentucky. Authorities say Michael Merrick must serve most of his term before supervised release under Project Safe Childhood efforts.