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United States inspects foreign research stations in Antarctica

A team of officials from the U.S. Department of State, National Science Foundation, and Department of War carried out a five-day inspection of foreign research stations in Antarctica between January 16 and January 20.


Plano pair convicted for running Collin County sex trafficking operation

A Plano man and woman have been convicted of federal sex trafficking offenses in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Florida inmate indicted on federal child pornography charges

Edward G. Winn, a 47-year-old inmate at Okaloosa Correctional Institution in Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography.


Worcester pharmacy settles false claims allegations with $750,000 payment

Trang Pharmacy, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare for medications it did not have in stock.


National Restaurant Association announces 2026 board officers for association and foundation

The National Restaurant Association and its Educational Foundation have announced their board officers, directors, and trustees for 2026.


Treasury designates Egyptian, Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood branches as global terrorists

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with the Department of State, has designated the Egyptian and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.


Secretary Bessent meets UK Chancellor Reeves to discuss economic cooperation

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, on January 12 in Washington.


Secretary Bessent meets with Australian Treasurer Chalmers on critical minerals and security

On January 12, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers in Washington to discuss matters related to critical minerals and shared concerns about economic and national security.


Treasury Secretary Bessent meets with Japan’s Finance Minister to discuss economic cooperation

On January 12, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama in Washington.


U.S. Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting Houthi revenue generation networks

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions against 21 individuals and entities, as well as one vessel, for their roles in supporting Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis.


Trump ratifies Board of Peace charter at Davos ceremony for Gaza initiative

In a ceremony held in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald J. Trump ratified the Charter of the Board of Peace, officially establishing it as an international organization.


U.S. Secretary of Education highlights civic education during Rhode Island school visit

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Exeter-West Greenwich Regional Junior High School and High School in West Greenwich, Rhode Island as part of two nationwide tours: the Department’s History Rocks!


U.S. Department of Education investigates alleged Title IX violations in ten states

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened investigations into eighteen educational entities across ten states following complaints that these organizations may have violated Title IX regulations.


Education Department investigates transgender athlete policy at California community colleges

The U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice’s Title IX Special Investigations Team (Title IX SIT) has launched an investigation into the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A).


Secretary McMahon visits Kentucky schools as part of national education tours

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Georgetown, Kentucky, on January 15, 2026, as part of two national tours focused on history education and state-led educational practices.


U.S. Secretary of Education visits Fayetteville school as part of national civics tour

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina as part of the Department of Education’s national History Rocks!


U.S. Department of Education delays involuntary collections during rollout of new loan repayment reforms

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a temporary delay in involuntary collections on federal student loans, including Administrative Wage Garnishment and the Treasury Offset Program.


Two men sentenced for smuggling over ten kilograms of cocaine through Laredo

A 45-year-old U.S. citizen, Jimmy Vasquez Gonzalez, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for smuggling more than 10 kilograms of cocaine into the United States from Mexico.


Mexican national receives 14-year sentence for drug trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

An individual from Mexico has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses in the Eastern District of Texas, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


National Energy Dominance Council announces $15 billion grid reliability agreement

The National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) has announced an agreement aimed at expanding the U.S. energy supply, lowering costs, and supporting the growth of data centers.