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CBP AMO highlights new maritime collaboration and aviation safety concerns in recent posts

CBP Air and Marine Operations shared updates between February 3-4, 2026 regarding equipment transfers with the USCG for coastal enforcement efforts; incidents involving lasers targeting aircraft in Minnesota; and warnings against illegal border...


Form I-9 compliance requirements detailed amid increased ICE audits

Federal law requires U.S. employers to verify the work authorization of all employees by completing Form I-9.


NFIB files amicus brief challenging constitutionality of Oregon EPR law

NFIB has filed an amicus brief in the case National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors v. Leah Feldon, et al., at the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.


NFIB urges support for House Bill 585 reforming Vermont health insurance regulations

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is calling on Vermont lawmakers to back reforms to state health insurance regulations included in House Bill 585.


NFIB Texas PAC endorses nearly 100 incumbent lawmakers for re-election

Today, the NFIB Texas PAC announced its endorsement of 97 incumbent state legislators for re-election, including 11 members of the Senate and 86 from the House of Representatives.


UAW reshapes leadership amid retaliation scheme findings

The United Auto Workers is restructuring its leadership following a federal monitor's report on retaliation schemes involving senior officials.


Farmington man faces federal charges for fentanyl distribution and firearms violations

A Farmington resident, Stevie Anthony Lovato, 39, has been charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses following a traffic stop on January 26, 2026.


Senate Judiciary Committee examines unresolved Nazi-linked Swiss bank account records

At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “The Truth Revealed: Hidden Facts Regarding Nazis and Swiss Banks,” Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), the committee’s Ranking Member, questioned witnesses about the ongoing investigation into Nazi-linked...


Grassley urges scrutiny of Netflix-Warner Brothers merger at Senate Judiciary hearing

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has called for careful scrutiny of the proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Brothers.


Savannah man convicted as armed career criminal for illegal firearm possession

A Savannah man has been convicted in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm and being an Armed Career Criminal.


Jury convicts Antonio Hawley for murder after Watkins Elementary School sports field shooting

Antonio Hawley, 22, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of first-degree murder while armed and related charges in connection with a shooting on the sports fields of Watkins Elementary School in Southeast Washington.


Congress passes FY 2026 national security appropriations bill with $50 billion allocation

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act with a vote of 217 to 214.


Arrington outlines plan for lower health care costs through budget reconciliation

In a recent op-ed published by RealClearHealth, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) outlined his plan to address rising health care costs through the budget reconciliation process.


Senate Judiciary Committee reviews Swiss banks’ handling of Nazi-linked accounts

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss new findings regarding connections between Swiss banks and Nazi-linked accounts.


Pasadena man receives 15-year federal sentence for child sexual exploitation

A Pasadena, Maryland man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation offenses. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Andrew Joseph Stilling, Jr., who will also be subject...


Congress passes FY 2026 transportation and housing appropriations bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act by a vote of 217 to 214.


Former Philadelphia restaurant owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Cihan Calkap, the former owner of Mimmo’s Pizza and Kitchen in Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion before United States District Judge Kai N. Scott, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.


Secretary Rubio meets with South Korean foreign minister to strengthen alliance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to discuss the U.S.-South Korea alliance and ongoing cooperation between the two countries.


VA plans record $4.8 billion investment in health care facility improvements

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a planned investment of $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair, and improve health care facilities through the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM)...


Curt Cashour named new chief of staff at Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Chief of Staff Chris Syrek will leave the department for a private-sector role, with his last day set for February 13.