News published on Federal Newswire in February 2026

News from February 2026


U.S. cattle inventory shows slight decline according to USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has reported that the total number of cattle and calves on American farms was 86.2 million as of January 1, 2026.


DHS reports surge in threats against ICE officers amid rising tensions

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported a significant increase in threats and assaults against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.


DHS reports arrests of national security threats during first year under Trump administration

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported arrests of several individuals considered national security threats during the first year of the Trump administration.


ICE highlights arrests of individuals with violent crime convictions during winter storm

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals described as "the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" over the weekend.


ICE files detainer after alleged violent crime involving undocumented immigrant in Georgia

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed an arrest detainer for Kenneth Moreno Guzman, a Mexican national accused of serious crimes in Georgia.


DHS deports three ex-Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps members identified as terror suspects

On January 26, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deported three individuals identified as former members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to Iran.


DHS announces arrests during Operation Metro Surge targeting serious offenders in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of several individuals in Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge, a law enforcement initiative targeting criminal non-citizens with serious convictions or charges.


ICE arrests individuals convicted of violent crimes across several states

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced recent arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting individuals described as "the worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens.


DHS details arrests of individuals convicted or charged with serious crimes in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it has arrested several individuals in Minnesota over the weekend as part of Operation Metro Surge.


DHS announces arrests of serious offenders during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that several individuals described as "worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens were arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge.


ICE highlights recent arrests of violent offenders including child abusers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted of violent crimes against children.


DHS releases video honoring Megan Bos amid renewed focus on immigration-related crimes

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a video to honor Megan Bos, an Illinois woman whose body was discovered in a garbage can in Waukegan, Illinois, on April 10, 2025.


DHS highlights arrests of individuals convicted of violent crimes during operation in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge.


ICE lodges detainer for man charged with rape of autistic child in California

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported the arrest of Enrique Bautista Vasquez, a Mexican national charged with lewd or lascivious acts with a minor and rape in California.


ICE arrests criminal non-citizens for serious offenses across multiple states

Seventy percent of arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) involve non-citizens who have been charged with or convicted of crimes in the United States, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


DHS marks one year since implementation of Laken Riley Act

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has marked the one-year anniversary of the Laken Riley Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on January 29, 2025.


DHS announces over $2.2 billion in new disaster relief funding

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the allocation of more than $2.2 billion in federal disaster relief funding to aid recovery efforts in communities affected by past natural disasters.


DHS leads coordinated response as major winter storm impacts twelve U.S. states

In response to a severe winter storm affecting 12 states, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) led federal efforts to support state and local emergency management.


Homeland Security Secretary announces $480 million in new disaster recovery funds for Florida

The United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, has announced an additional $480 million in disaster recovery funding for Florida.


FEMA provides rapid upfront aid to three states after severe winter storm

In response to a recent severe winter storm, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing expedited emergency funding to Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana.