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Secretary Rubio meets Indian minister Jaishankar to boost cooperation on minerals and trade

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss strengthening cooperation between the United States and India.


DOE issues emergency order for New York grid after Winter Storm Fern

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an emergency order to address power outages in New York and nearby areas after Winter Storm Fern caused extreme cold and significant damage.


Energy Department issues emergency order for Carolinas’ grid after Winter Storm Fern

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an emergency order to address power grid challenges in North and South Carolina following Winter Storm Fern.


DOE issues emergency orders for backup power after Winter Storm Fern

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued two emergency orders to allow the use of backup power generation in the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas after Winter Storm Fern led to significant risks of blackouts in those regions.


Energy Department extends emergency grid orders for Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic before second winter storm

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended four emergency orders to support the power grids in the Carolinas and the Mid-Atlantic as another winter storm approaches.


Energy Department extends emergency order for New England ahead of major winter storm

The U.S. Department of Energy has extended an emergency order aimed at stabilizing the power grid in New England as another major winter storm approaches.


NAR opens applications for 2026 Good Neighbor Awards recognizing volunteerism

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has opened applications for its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards, which recognize real estate agents who show dedication to volunteer service and have a lasting impact on their communities. “Service is at the...


Chief Michael W. Banks details arrests and seizures in California, New Mexico, and Texas

Chief Michael W. Banks reported multiple law enforcement actions on February 3, 2026—including drug seizures in California, checkpoint enforcement in New Mexico, and an arrest of a convicted murderer in Texas—through official social media updates


Massachusetts man charged after allegedly assaulting marshal during Syracuse arrest

Cedric E. Cundiff, a 67-year-old man from Massachusetts, appeared in federal court in Syracuse, New York, on charges of assaulting a federal officer with a knife.


Sandpiper Trading CEO on Ford’s Kentucky battery plans: ‘Increasingly close’ CATL partnership

Ford is set to incorporate Chinese company CATL's technology into its Kentucky plant for producing energy storage batteries.


Two Pennsylvania men plead guilty to fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking

Two Pennsylvania residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Delafield man receives prison sentence for healthcare kickback conspiracy

A Delafield man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a healthcare kickback conspiracy.


Rep. Moolenaar on Ford-Xiaomi venture: 'Ford would be turning its back on American and allied partners'

The potential collaboration between Ford and Xiaomi raises concerns about increased US reliance on Chinese EV supply chains amidst existing trade tensions.


Senate Judiciary Committee presses UBS over handling of Nazi-linked Credit Suisse accounts

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing today focused on accounts at Credit Suisse linked to Nazi officials, following an oversight investigation led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).


Pittsburgh man pleads guilty in car rental fraud using stolen credit cards

A Pittsburgh resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a car rental fraud scheme involving stolen credit card numbers, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Senator Cassidy addresses need for modernization at Senate HELP Committee hearing on NIH

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed efforts to modernize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) during a committee hearing on bringing innovative cures to...


Deputy Secretary Landau and Sierra Leonean Foreign Minister Kabba discuss economic cooperation and migration

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Sierra Leonean Foreign Minister Timothy Musa Kabba in Washington, D.C., according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


Menasha man sentenced to 15 years for producing child pornography involving minor

A Menasha, Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.


Congress passes FY 2026 financial services appropriations bill with focus on taxpayer services

The U.S. Congress has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Act, following a 217 to 214 vote in the House of Representatives and a 71 to 29 vote in the Senate.


Senator urges hearing with telecom CEOs over unresolved network security issues

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has called for a hearing with the CEOs of AT&T and Verizon regarding ongoing concerns about network security following the Salt...