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Senate passes five-bill FY26 appropriations package covering majority of federal funding

The Senate has approved a five-bill funding package for the 2026 fiscal year, following a 71 to 29 vote.


Florissant man receives over 14 years for child pornography offenses

A Florissant, Missouri man has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to a child pornography charge. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey sentenced Patrick Neistat, 24, to 170 months in prison on Thursday.


Baltimore County softball coach indicted on federal child sex crime charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Michael Joseph Pusateri, a 59-year-old softball coach from Nottingham, Maryland, on charges related to child sexual abuse.


District of Arizona charges 200 people in immigration enforcement actions

During a week-long enforcement operation from January 24 to January 30, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 200 individuals with immigration-related crimes.


Mexican national sentenced for smuggling fentanyl and cocaine through Laredo port

A Mexican citizen has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle fentanyl and cocaine into the United States while traveling with his family, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Five foreign nationals sentenced for repeated illegal reentry into United States

Five foreign nationals were sentenced in January for illegally reentering the United States after having previously been deported, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.


New Bedford couple faces federal wire fraud charges over alleged $750K insurance scheme

A New Bedford couple has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with their insurance business, BL Insurance Brokerage, LLC.


Senior official at U.S African Development Foundation pleads guilty in contractor bribery case

Mathieu G. Zahui, the Director of Financial Management at the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), has agreed to plead guilty to charges of accepting gratuities from a USADF contractor and making false statements to federal law...


U.S. Attorney’s Office marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month with multi-agency crackdown

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has announced its participation in National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, joining efforts with the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) to address human trafficking...


Peabody man charged with fraudulently obtaining over $100K in COVID-19 relief funds

A Peabody resident has been charged with theft of government money after allegedly securing more than $100,000 in coronavirus relief funds through fraudulent means.


District man receives 26-year sentence for fatal shooting at BENCO Shopping Plaza

Antoine Turner, a 32-year-old resident of Washington, DC, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for the murder of Demeitri Anderson.


Principals admit guilt in $185 million pre-IPO investment fraud scheme

Mario Gogliormella, Steven Lacaj, and Karim Ibrahim, also known as Chris Hayes, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges related to their roles in managing L & G Capital Corp., Legend Venture Partners LLC, and associated funds.


DOE and NASA renew partnership for lunar nuclear reactor development

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA have announced a renewed partnership to develop a fission surface power system for use on the Moon, with plans to deploy a lunar surface reactor by 2030.


Department of Energy reinstates National Coal Council amid renewed focus on U.S. coal industry

The Department of Energy (DOE) has reinstated the National Coal Council (NCC), a move that marks renewed federal support for the coal industry under President Trump’s administration.


U.S. sets records for oil and natural gas production; gasoline prices fall

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that domestic oil and natural gas production have reached record levels, resulting in lower costs for American families and businesses.


Energy Department details steps taken toward expanding U.S. nuclear power capacity

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a series of initiatives aimed at expanding the nation's nuclear power capacity and strengthening domestic supply chains for nuclear fuel, as part of efforts to meet growing energy demands and...


Trump administration highlights energy policy changes after one year

Under the leadership of President Donald Trump and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has reported a series of policy shifts and initiatives aimed at increasing domestic energy production, reducing regulatory...


Energy Department restructures over $83 billion in loans from prior administration

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), previously known as the Loan Programs Office, is restructuring more than $83 billion in loans and conditional commitments made during the Biden...


Energy Department prepares emergency measures as winter storm Fern threatens U.S. power grid

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on January 22, 2026, that it is prepared to take emergency measures to prevent blackouts as winter storm Fern approaches.


Department of Energy issues emergency order for Mid-Atlantic grid amid winter storm

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an emergency order to address the threat of blackouts in the Mid-Atlantic region during Winter Storm Fern.