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Secretary Rubio urges renewed transatlantic partnership at Munich Security Conference

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Munich Security Conference, emphasizing President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to strengthening the transatlantic alliance through shared heritage and mutual strength.


CBP details ammunition seizure, flower inspections, and self-deportation offer in February posts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published several updates in mid-February regarding their enforcement actions at U.S. borders.


DHS urges California officials not to release thousands of inmates subject to ICE detainers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest detainers, which are requests for state and local authorities to transfer custody of...


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes across several states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens, convicted of serious offenses including aggravated sexual assault of children, kidnapping, and violent assault in...


Judge orders release of four immigrants convicted of serious crimes in Louisiana

On February 6, 2026, a federal judge in Louisiana ordered the release of four individuals held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Rubio meets Japanese foreign minister Motegi to discuss alliance and regional security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu in Munich to discuss economic cooperation, security issues, and ways to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance.


Secretary Rubio meets G7 foreign ministers on global security issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with G7 foreign ministers in Munich, Germany, to discuss current international security challenges.


Small business optimism index declines slightly as uncertainty rises

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped by 0.2 points in January to 99.3, according to the latest report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).


Interior launches Materials Access Program to ease access to construction minerals

The Department of the Interior has introduced the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Materials Access Program, which aims to make it easier and less costly for the public to obtain mineral materials such as sand, gravel, and stone.


Jamaican man pleads guilty in Tacoma court for lottery scam targeting elderly woman

A Jamaican citizen has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to wire fraud after orchestrating a lottery scam that led an elderly victim to lose more than $550,000.


Mexican national sentenced for assaulting federal agent with vehicle

Cristian Geovanni Rojas Benitez, a 37-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for assaulting a federal agent with a vehicle.


Miami man faces federal charges for alleged grandparent scam and failing to appear

Otmane Khalladi, a 33-year-old resident of Miami, Florida, has been charged by a federal grand jury with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, and failure to appear in court.


Healthcare executives plead guilty in Texas multimillion-dollar fraud case

Two healthcare executives have admitted guilt in a federal court for their roles in a multimillion-dollar fraud conspiracy, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs of the Eastern District of Texas.


Twenty-seven charged over Bronx double homicide linked to Tren de Aragua splinter group

Federal authorities have charged 27 individuals linked to the Anti-Tren faction, a splinter group of the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TDA), with a range of offenses including racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of...


Cruz introduces bill targeting childcare payment fraud

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) have introduced the Payment Integrity Act, a bill aimed at reducing fraud in childcare programs funded by federal dollars.


New Castle man pleads guilty in Puerto Rico-linked cocaine trafficking case

A New Castle, Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a cocaine trafficking operation and firearm offenses.


U.S. Secret Service issues warnings on romance scams and meets school safety advocates

The U.S. Secret Service used its Twitter account in February 2026 to warn about rising romance scams around Valentine’s Day while also spotlighting discussions on school safety advocacy involving Stand with Parkland representatives Tony Montalto...


Fruitland man receives 15-month sentence for assault causing severe injuries

A man from Fruitland, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison following an assault that caused significant injuries to another individual.


CBP details recent border arrests and agency mission under Trump administration

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided updates via Twitter on February 12, 2026 regarding its enforcement actions along the southern border.


St. Margaret’s Center settles $1.3 million false claims case over substandard pediatric care

St. Margaret’s Center, a skilled nursing facility in Albany, New York, has agreed to pay $1.3 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by billing for care deemed worthless and falsely claiming to have implemented an...