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Ithaca man receives 15-year federal sentence for drug trafficking and firearms charges

Zachary Jackson, 38, from Ithaca, New York, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug and firearms offenses.


Clairton man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material

A Clairton, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the production of child sexual abuse material, according to an announcement from First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Retired DEA agent sentenced to five years for corruption involving organized crime

Retired Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Joseph Bongiovanni, 61, of Tonawanda, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction on multiple charges. U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo handed...


New Jersey man indicted for alleged hate crimes against Jewish victims in Manhattan

A New Jersey man has been charged with federal hate crimes for allegedly assaulting Jewish individuals in Manhattan.


McLoud man faces federal charge for alleged online threats against law enforcement

A McLoud, Oklahoma man has been charged with making threats to kill federal agents and others through comments posted on YouTube, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.


New York man sentenced for postal service fraud involving stolen identities

Ezekiel Bailey, a 33-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for using stolen identities to defraud the U.S. Postal Service.


CBP intercepts vessel carrying Uzbeki and Russian migrants near Vieques Island

Marine Interdiction Agents from Air and Marine Operations, part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), stopped a sailing vessel carrying 12 undocumented migrants near Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, on January 13.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights cartel fugitive case and policy changes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several updates on January 21, 2026 regarding a cartel-linked fugitive, reactions to critics, and new enforcement policies attributed to President Trump’s administration.


Tallahassee residents indicted on federal charges related to mail theft and bank fraud

Jaheed Anthony Lloyd Williams, 25, and Taija Avion Smith, 26, both from Tallahassee, Florida, have been indicted on multiple federal charges including mail theft, bank fraud conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft.


Birmingham man receives 15-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


Philadelphia man pleads guilty to child pornography charges involving abuse of two children

Isaiah Smith, a 19-year-old from Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in federal court.


Trump outlines priorities for U.S. prosperity at World Economic Forum in Davos

President Donald J. Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, today, presenting his vision for American prosperity and reinforcing the importance of transatlantic cooperation.


Portugal becomes 60th nation to join Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration

Portugal has become the 60th country to sign the Artemis Accords, an international agreement focused on peaceful and responsible space exploration.


FAA announces flight restrictions for general aviation during Super Bowl LX

General aviation pilots planning to fly in the San Francisco Bay Area during Super Bowl LX week, from February 4 to 10, 2026, will need to follow temporary flight restrictions and special air traffic procedures.


FAA orders Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. to surrender all aircraft registrations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has notified Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. (SACI) that all its aircraft registration certificates are invalid.


U.S. begins direct disaster relief shipments to Cuba after Hurricane Melissa

The United States government has announced the first direct humanitarian shipments to Cuba as part of a $3 million disaster assistance package following Hurricane Melissa.


Russellville man sentenced to over 17 years for attempted production of child pornography

A Russellville man, Jackson Whitt, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for attempted production of child pornography.


UAE joins Pax Silica Declaration as ninth member in global tech coalition

The United Arab Emirates has signed the Pax Silica Declaration, becoming the ninth country to join this economic security coalition.


U.S. and Australia discuss strengthening Indo-Pacific defense cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Australian Secretary of Defense Greg Moriarty to continue discussions from the recent U.S.-Australia Ministerial meeting in Washington, which took place on December 8, 2025.


Sarasota laboratory settles kickback allegations with $980,000 payment

Allin IP DX LLC, a laboratory based in Sarasota, Florida, has agreed to pay $980,000 to settle allegations that it violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act.