Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Secret Service outlines presidential security measures ahead of Davos forum

When the President of the United States travels, his security is managed by the U.S. Secret Service, which prioritizes safety through a comprehensive approach involving specialized teams and collaboration with other agencies.


Treasury announces new actions against government benefits fraud in Minnesota

In Minnesota, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing widespread government benefits fraud that has resulted in significant losses for taxpayers.


Finance ministers meet in Washington to address critical minerals supply chain risks

Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent hosted a meeting in Washington with finance ministers and senior officials from several countries to discuss measures for strengthening and diversifying supply chains for critical minerals, including...


CFTC launches Innovation Advisory Committee to address emerging technologies in finance

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael S. Selig has announced the launch of the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC), a group intended to provide expertise and recommendations on innovation in financial markets.


U.S. Departments plan tribal consultation on Indian Education Partnership

The U.S. Department of Education has invited tribal leaders to a consultation regarding the Indian Education Partnership Interagency Agreements (IAA) with the Department of Interior and the Department of Labor.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details arrests, warnings, and remembrance posts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published several posts between January 16-17, 2026 about recent enforcement actions—including an arrest in Minneapolis—warnings about firearm thefts from federal vehicles, and a tribute to Special Agent...


CBP reports eight consecutive months with zero migrant releases at U.S.-Mexico border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported zero releases for the eighth consecutive month, marking historic lows in border encounters during December 2025 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.


DHS highlights arrests in Minnesota under Operation Metro Surge

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the results of Operation Metro Surge, reporting the arrest of several individuals described as "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" in Minnesota.


D.C. man pleads guilty to assault with gun against taxi driver

Erick Blanco-Cordova, a 24-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident in November 2019 in which he pointed a firearm at a taxi driver.


Idaho man pleads guilty in Boston federal court to cyberstalking Massachusetts professor

An Idaho man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to cyberstalking a Massachusetts professor over several months.


Southern District of Texas files over 300 new border-related cases

A total of 318 new cases related to immigration and border security were filed in the Southern District of Texas between January 9 and January 15, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Man pleads guilty to strangulation charge in domestic violence case

Marcus Hazel, a 32-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to strangling his romantic partner, Sandy Watts.


Coast Guard announces $200 million rebuild for South Padre Island station

The United States Coast Guard has announced a $200 million expansion and reconstruction of its station in South Padre Island, Texas.


Henrico man sentenced to 13 years for illegal firearm possession

A Henrico man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.


Ford redirects CATL battery technology to Michigan energy storage amid China risks

Ford plans a strategic shift by using CATL's lithium iron phosphate batteries for North America's power grid instead of electric vehicles amid national security concerns regarding China's influence on battery technology


Dauphin County man receives over three years in prison for fentanyl trafficking

Francisco Baez, a 53-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for drug trafficking.


HUD announces $4.4 million in grants for lead hazard reduction

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that more than $4.4 million in Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building grants are now available to help communities address lead-based paint hazards in privately owned rental...


Guatemalan man sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into United States

Marcos Ismalej Ixpancoc, a 39-year-old Guatemalan national who had been living in Stamford, Connecticut, was sentenced to 30 days in prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Taos Pueblo man sentenced to ten years for killing artist DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo

A Taos Pueblo man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for the killing of DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo, an Indigenous artist from Taos Pueblo.


Two Massachusetts residents indicted for alleged roles in statewide bank fraud scheme

Two Massachusetts residents have been charged and arrested in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud banks in the state, according to federal authorities.