By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
Christopher Southerland, a former system administrator for the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was arrested and charged in connection with the theft of approximately 240 government cell phones.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
The United States Department of Justice, together with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, has launched a new educational outreach initiative called Breaking the Cycle to address...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working to raise awareness about human trafficking on the state’s roadways.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents removed several individuals with serious criminal records from Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis over the weekend, according to a statement released by the U.S. Department...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to address several international issues.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
Pernell Sims, a 35-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to the second degree murder while armed of his former romantic partner, Tyshida Williams.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
A 68-year-old man was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after being stranded for more than 24 hours off the coast of Puerto Rico.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
The American Financial Services Association has announced that the upcoming restart of federal student-loan collections could disproportionately affect lower-income borrowers despite having a modest effect on overall consumer spending.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
The U.S. Secret Service posted several updates in January 2026 about its ongoing collaboration with law enforcement agencies, recent anti-fraud operations in the United States during 2025, and a call for applicants for an industrial hygienist...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
A Calhoun County resident has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for illegally possessing a machinegun, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has successfully blocked the proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc. by Edwards Lifesciences Corp., a move expected to help lower healthcare costs and improve access to lifesaving medical devices in...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
A Kokomo couple has been sentenced to a combined 50 years in federal prison for their involvement in a fentanyl distribution operation that led to a fatal overdose.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 12, 2026
A Laredo man has pleaded guilty to charges related to cocaine trafficking, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 11, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks shared updates on Twitter about recent incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border in January 2026—including human smuggling cases near El Paso and new technology deployments—while also reporting rising morale within Border Patrol...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 11, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Constantinos Kombos, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 11, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 10, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge have apprehended Antonio Ford, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen from McIntyre, Georgia, who was wanted on a felony warrant for sexual exploitation of a minor.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 10, 2026
Santana Matthews, a 20-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed following the death of 26-year-old Marckell Williams on January 7, 2026.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 10, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks used Twitter in January 2026 to highlight ongoing efforts by Border Patrol agents along the U.S. border and reinforce his commitment to strict enforcement policies.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 9, 2026
Daniel Cleggett, the operator of several sober homes and insulation companies in Massachusetts, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes.
