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Former congressional IT worker indicted for theft of hundreds of government cell phones

Christopher Southerland, a 43-year-old resident of Glen Burnie, Maryland, was arrested and charged in connection with the theft of approximately 240 government cell phones from the U.S. House of Representatives.


Cruz introduces bill targeting drunk driving among undocumented immigrants

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, both Republicans from Texas, have introduced the Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen immigration laws by ensuring that individuals who are in...


Wakulla County man charged with attempted enticement of minor following FBI sting

A man from Sopchoppy, Florida, has been arrested and charged with attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.


Former Navy SEAL convicted for transporting explosives intended for use at California protest

A federal jury in Albuquerque has found Gregory Vandenberg, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, guilty of transporting explosives with the intent to use them against law enforcement at the June 14, 2025 “No Kings Day” protests in California.


Brownsville CBP officers seize $551K in cocaine at Gateway International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas, recently intercepted a shipment of cocaine valued at over $551,000.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights cases involving homicide convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted on January 11, 2026 about three individuals from Mexico, Sudan, and Guatemala convicted of homicide or related offenses.


D.C. man charged with murder in death of MPD officer Terry Bennett

A Washington, D.C. man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Metropolitan Police Department Officer Terry Bennett, who died on January 7, 2026 after being struck by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a previous...


ICE detains individuals convicted of violent crimes in Minnesota amid sanctuary policy debate

Federal immigration authorities have arrested several individuals in Minnesota who were previously convicted of serious crimes, including murder and sexual offenses against children.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details arrests and operations honoring Laken Riley

On January 10, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted updates about recent arrests, including that of Waheed Allah Mohammad in Rochester, NY, as well as commemorating Laken Riley through Operation Angels Honor.


Biden DOE officials transition to academic roles at major universities

Former Biden DOE officials Shalanda Baker and David Turk have secured positions at prestigious universities following their government service.


ICE announces death of Cuban aggravated felon at Texas detention facility

Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55-year-old Cuban national with multiple felony convictions, died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on January 3 at Camp East Montana in Texas.


Honduran national sentenced to federal prison for repeated illegal entry into United States

A 38-year-old Honduran national, Jose Castro Orellana, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for illegally entering the United States without authorization.


Secretary Rubio and NATO Secretary General Rutte discuss Ukraine conflict and Arctic security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on January 9, 2026.


Seminole County man pleads guilty to assault causing serious injury on reservation

A Seminole County resident has pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Indian Country, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details recent cases and acknowledges partner agencies

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) highlighted recent criminal cases involving foreign nationals—including one individual previously deported—on their Twitter account between January 8-9, 2026.


Rhode Island man receives prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

A Rhode Island resident, Star Sirikhom, has been sentenced to two years in prison and five years of supervised release for drug-related offenses.


General contractor sentenced for evading over $3 million in federal taxes

A former general contractor in Massachusetts has been sentenced for tax evasion after concealing millions of dollars in business income from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Federal authorities seize websites linked to illegal gun device imports from China

Federal authorities in Boston have seized two internet domains and two cryptocurrency accounts that were allegedly used to import illegal machine gun conversion devices (MCDs) and silencers from China.


White House blocks seizure attempts on Venezuelan government oil revenue

The White House has issued a new executive order aimed at protecting Venezuelan government funds held in the United States from legal claims and judicial processes.


Denton men sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

Two men from Denton, Texas, have received significant federal prison sentences for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking operation in the Eastern District of Texas.