Stories by T. J. Graves on Federal Newswire


Judicial Conference adopts rule to vet mass tort claims

The Judicial Conference has implemented Rule 16.1 to ensure federal courts review injury claims in multidistrict mass tort cases due to rising litigation volumes and associated costs highlighted by recent data on settlements and economic impacts...


Former Canton aldermen sentenced to prison for role in bribery scheme

Andrew Grant and Eric Gilkey, both former members of the Canton Board of Aldermen in Mississippi, have been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for their involvement in a bribery scheme with former Madison County engineer Rudolph M. Warnock Jr.


NFIB president outlines top federal priorities for small businesses on podcast

NFIB President Brad Close appeared on the organization’s “Small Business Rundown” podcast to outline federal legislative priorities for small businesses in 2026.


Henryetta man pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation charge

A resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge involving the sexual exploitation of a child.


Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group flags Ford-CATL deal risks

The Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group has raised concerns about Ford's partnership with CATL due to potential national security risks linked to ties with the Chinese Communist Party.


Micron begins construction on $100B semiconductor facility in New York

Micron has begun construction on its new manufacturing facility in New York, marking a significant investment of $100 billion.


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

In its weekly update, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico reported on recent immigration enforcement activities.


Former Jamestown postal worker sentenced for mail theft and delay

Anita D. Miller, a former postal worker from Jamestown, New York, has been sentenced to three years of probation and 100 hours of community service after being convicted of theft and delay of mail by a postal employee.


Maine man sentenced to 35 years for producing and possessing child sexual abuse imagery

A Maine man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. District Court in Portland.


South Boston man pleads guilty in scheme targeting elderly victim for $500K

A South Boston resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy that targeted an elderly man from Berkshire County, Massachusetts, resulting in a loss of nearly $500,000.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reports arrests after protest and highlights rise in attacks

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted updates on January 16 about violent protests outside the Whipple Federal Building and an alleged surge in vehicle attacks targeting its officers.


New York man indicted for string of six Manhattan bank robberies

A New York man has been indicted in connection with a series of bank robberies and attempted robberies at six banks in Manhattan between August and October 2025.


Sioux City man receives ten-year sentence for child pornography conviction

Andrew Gross, a 42-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison on January 16, 2026, after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.


CBP reports record-low migrant encounters at U.S.-Mexico border for eighth consecutive month

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported that for the eighth consecutive month, there have been no releases of migrants at the border, according to operational statistics released for December 2025.


Tennessee man admits hacking Supreme Court e-filing system and federal agency accounts

A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty in federal court to hacking into the electronic filing system of the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as accounts at AmeriCorps and the Department of Veterans Affairs Health System.


Death of Mexican national under investigation at Georgia ICE detention center

A 34-year-old Mexican national, Heber Sanchaz Domínguez, died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Robert A. Deyton Detention Center in Lovejoy, Georgia.


Builder confidence drops amid affordability concerns and rising construction costs

Builder confidence in the single-family home market declined at the beginning of 2026, as ongoing affordability issues and increasing construction costs continue to affect buyers and builders.


Delhi man sentenced for illegal export conspiracy involving aviation parts bound for Russia

A man from Delhi, India, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for conspiring to illegally export aviation components from Oregon to Russia.


DHS reports rise in attacks on border patrol amid Portland gang incident

Yesterday in Portland, Oregon, two individuals suspected of being associates of the Tren de Aragua gang attempted to evade arrest by U.S. Border Patrol agents.


Former Steuben County deputy sentenced to over nine years for child pornography

A former deputy with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison after being convicted of possessing child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.