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New Brighton man pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm charges

A man from New Brighton, Pennsylvania, has admitted guilt in federal court to charges involving drugs and firearms, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Treasury Department sanctions Mexican resort network tied to cartel-led timeshare fraud

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on a timeshare fraud network allegedly operated by the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a criminal organization designated as both a...


Texas Tech professor among three charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl

A Texas Tech University professor and two other individuals have been charged in federal court for allegedly participating in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy, according to an announcement by United States Attorney for the Northern District of...


Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport adopts electronic flight strips in tower operations

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy visited Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to highlight the airport’s transition from paper to electronic flight strips in its air traffic control tower.


Aerospace Industries Association outlines policy goals for U.S. leadership in space

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has released its 2026 Space Priorities, outlining policy recommendations for the U.S. government to reinforce American leadership in civil, commercial, and national security space sectors.


Interior Department opens millions of acres in Dalton Corridor for resource development

The Department of the Interior has announced it will issue Public Land Order No. 7966, opening about 2.1 million acres in Alaska’s Dalton Utility Corridor to location and entry under public land and mining laws.


CBP seizes nearly $6 million in methamphetamine at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted a shipment of methamphetamine valued at nearly $6 million at the World Trade Bridge, according to an announcement from the agency.


ICE Charleston arrests West Virginia man for threats against officers

ICE Charleston, along with the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Secret Service, and West Virginia State Police, arrested Cody Smith in Clarksburg, West Virginia.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announces charges against Anti-Tren gang members

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on February 20, 2026, that it has charged twenty-seven members of the Anti-Tren gang—linked to Tren de Aragua—in connection with a double murder in Bronx, NY.


TxDOT launches major road expansions across Texas cities in early 2026

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has started 2026 with a range of major transportation projects across the state, focusing on highway expansion, safety improvements, and local mobility initiatives.


President issues statement honoring Susan B. Anthony Day on February 15

On February 15, 2026, a presidential message marked Susan B. Anthony Day by recognizing the legacy of Susan B. Anthony as a leading advocate for human dignity and women’s rights in American history.


Treasury releases interim guidance on corporate alternative minimum tax

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have released new guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT).


President issues statement marking Ash Wednesday observance

The President and First Lady issued a message to mark Ash Wednesday, joining Christians in the United States and worldwide in observing the beginning of Lent.


NFIB announces 2026 Small Business Day in Albany for legislative engagement

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) will hold its 2026 Small Business Day on March 17 in Albany.


Shaman Botanicals recalls chewable tablets over undeclared concentration of active ingredient

Shaman Botanicals, LLC has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of its Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein after tests found the product contained higher levels of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) than declared.


DHS refutes reports on inadequate medical care at ICE detention centers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement in response to recent claims made by the New York Times regarding the quality of medical care provided at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details seizures and denaturalization actions in recent updates

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on February 19, 2026, that it had seized over $4 million worth of methamphetamine through a joint operation with local law enforcement and reported the denaturalization of an individual convicted...


Homeland Security details impact of government shutdown on national security services

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has criticized the recent government shutdown, stating that it undermines national security and affects critical services across the country. “Shutting down the DHS means cutting off resources and funding...


ICE announces arrests of non-citizens convicted or charged with violent crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported the recent arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens, who have been convicted of serious offenses such as injury to a child, manslaughter, and sex crimes.


U.S. Attorney’s Office reports weekly immigration prosecutions in New Mexico

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico has released its weekly immigration enforcement report, detailing criminal charges filed in partnership with agencies such as the El Paso Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol and...