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Dylan Johnson named assistant secretary for global public affairs at State Department

Dylan Johnson has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs, with the appointment set to take effect on January 26, 2026.


Under Secretary Hooker to visit Nigeria, Oman, Bahrain, and Italy for diplomatic talks

Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker is set to visit Abuja, Nigeria; Muscat, Oman; Manama, Bahrain; and Rome, Italy from January 21 to 29.


United States supports Iraqi plan to detain ISIS militants after Syrian unrest

The United States has expressed support for the Iraqi government's recent efforts to detain ISIS terrorists in secure facilities within Iraq.


U.S. Secret Service highlights new fleet vehicles and advanced agent training

The U.S. Secret Service shared updates from January 22-24, 2026 about its protection efforts during President Trump's trip to Davos, collaboration with General Motors on new fleet vehicles, and specialized gas mask training for agents.


Trump administration emphasizes anti-abortion stance during March for Life

President Donald J. Trump and his administration have emphasized their support for anti-abortion policies as Americans gather in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life event.


Eleventh Circuit upholds conviction of Tallahassee attorney for defrauding NFL players

Phillip Timothy Howard, a 64-year-old attorney from Tallahassee, Florida, will continue serving his 14-year federal prison sentence after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld his conviction and sentence on January 7, 2026.


President Trump extends FEMA Review Council through March 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council will continue its work until March 25, 2026, according to a new executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump.


Mexican citizen sentenced to 25 years for distributing child pornography

Edwin Morones, a 23-year-old Mexican citizen who previously lived in Watertown, New York, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.


Amherst man sentenced to nine years for selling cocaine and fentanyl resulting in overdoses

Lloyd Smith, a 26-year-old resident of Amherst, New York, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for distributing cocaine and fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury to two people.


Executive director accused of diverting $23M from L.A. homeless funding

A Westwood resident was arrested on federal charges for allegedly misusing $23 million in public funds meant to address homelessness in Los Angeles.


Former St. Louis alderman found guilty on fraud charges

A federal jury in St. Louis has convicted former city alderman Brandon Bosley on charges of wire fraud and making false statements to the FBI.


Niagara Falls man sentenced to seven years for meth distribution

A Niagara Falls man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of distributing methamphetamine, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Mount Carmel man indicted for unlawful firearm possession

Zachary Comerford, a 33-year-old resident of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for the unlawful possession of a firearm.


Dominican national charged with identity theft after allegedly obtaining US passport under false name

A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Luis Rodriguez, a 46-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic living in Waterbury, Connecticut, on charges of passport fraud and identity theft.


Southern District of Texas files hundreds more border-related cases under Operation Take Back America

Federal authorities in the Southern District of Texas have charged 334 individuals in new cases connected to ongoing border security efforts, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Rochester man faces federal charges related to child exploitation offenses

A Rochester man, Rashad Rabah, 33, was arrested and charged with production, receipt, and possession of child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Buffalo man pleads guilty in narcotics conspiracy involving fentanyl distribution

A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a narcotics conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Three Louisiana residents plead guilty in federal fentanyl conspiracy case

Three Louisiana residents have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to fentanyl distribution and conspiracy, according to an announcement from United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.


Five charged with laundering $30 million in suspected drug proceeds

Five individuals have been charged in connection with a large-scale money laundering scheme involving tens of millions of dollars, including drug proceeds.


Bozeman woman pleads guilty to PPP fraud involving over $600K

A Bozeman woman has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to fraudulently obtaining relief funds, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.