Stories by T. J. Graves on Federal Newswire


Judge rules on leadership at U.S. Attorney’s Office for District of New Mexico

On January 14, 2026, U.S. District Judge David Nuffer issued a decision concerning the leadership at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico.


Kristi Noem appoints Charles Wall as deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Secretary Kristi Noem has named Charles Wall as the new Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Jacksonville minister pleads guilty to obstructing IRS tax collection

A Jacksonville minister has admitted to obstructing the Internal Revenue Service’s efforts to collect his tax debts.


Waterloo man sentenced to over eight years for drug trafficking and gun offenses

A man from Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.


Dubuque man receives five-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

A Dubuque resident, Justin Jawuan Members, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


New Haven man receives over 23-year sentence for drug trafficking offenses

Willie Franco, 37, of New Haven, has been sentenced to 280 months in federal prison and ten years of supervised release for narcotics trafficking and firearm possession offenses.


Army veteran finds new role at CBP through DoW SkillBridge program

For U.S. Army veteran Jhakeil Jackson, the transition from military service to civilian employment began with participation in the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge program.


Trump Administration highlights impact of mass deportations on housing and public safety

In the past year, the Trump Administration has carried out a series of mass deportations aimed at addressing illegal immigration and its effects on American society.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issues warnings and reports arrests in recent tweets

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several tweets between January 13-14, 2026 regarding enforcement actions under federal law.


Jamestown man sentenced to over three years for role in drug conspiracy

Jacob Snow, a 39-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for his involvement in a narcotics conspiracy.


Marianna man receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution

Lionel Mitchel Crawford, a 54-year-old resident of Marianna, Florida, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine.


Mesa man sentenced to five years for arson at Tesla dealership

Ian William Moses, a 35-year-old resident of Mesa, Arizona, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for setting fire to a Tesla vehicle and the Tesla dealership in Mesa.


Chicago nurse charged with distributing counterfeit Ozempic

A registered nurse has been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly distributing counterfeit Ozempic to three people in the city during 2023.


Two charged with wire fraud conspiracy over fake transit services

Jael Watts, 44, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, and Luis Pino-Copete, 41, of Bogota, Colombia, have been indicted on charges related to a wire fraud conspiracy involving their non-profit company, Pearl Transit Corporation.


Previously convicted felon indicted for illegal firearm possession in Washington D.C

Rocky Lee Brown, 53, a resident of the District of Columbia with a prior felony conviction, has been indicted by a U.S. District Court grand jury on one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Trump directs talks on processed critical mineral imports over national security concerns

President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, directing the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with trading partners regarding imports of...


Cambridge man pleads guilty to manufacturing millions of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills

A Cambridge man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the large-scale manufacture of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Presidential message commemorates anniversary of Treaty of Paris ratification

On January 14, the United States marks the anniversary of the ratification of the Treaty of Paris in 1784.


Chief Michael W. Banks addresses cartel misinformation and recent border security actions

Chief Michael W. Banks posted several updates on January 12-13, 2026 regarding cartel misinformation campaigns targeting migrants, collaborative meetings with DHS leadership in Texas, and recent law enforcement actions against repeat offenders at...


Homeland Security announces end of protected status for Somali nationals

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia.