News from February 2026
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 23, 2026
Pending home sales in the United States declined by 0.8% in January compared to the previous month and dropped 0.4% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report released on February 19, 2026.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 23, 2026
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has released its 2026 Space Priorities, outlining policy recommendations for the U.S. government to reinforce American leadership in civil, commercial, and national security space sectors.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 23, 2026
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of its 13th annual Best of IBS Awards at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 22, 2026
A closed meeting of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was held on February 23, 2026, at 1:30 PM EDT.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 22, 2026
The Department of the Interior has announced it will issue Public Land Order No. 7966, opening about 2.1 million acres in Alaska’s Dalton Utility Corridor to location and entry under public land and mining laws.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 22, 2026
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner has announced a proposed rule that would require all residents of HUD-funded housing to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 22, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted a shipment of methamphetamine valued at nearly $6 million at the World Trade Bridge, according to an announcement from the agency.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 22, 2026
ICE Charleston, along with the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Secret Service, and West Virginia State Police, arrested Cody Smith in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 22, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on February 20, 2026, that it has charged twenty-seven members of the Anti-Tren gang—linked to Tren de Aragua—in connection with a double murder in Bronx, NY.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 22, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held a law enforcement career expo in Tampa, Florida this January as part of its ongoing recruitment efforts.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 22, 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has started 2026 with a range of major transportation projects across the state, focusing on highway expansion, safety improvements, and local mobility initiatives.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 22, 2026
The Texas Transportation Commission held its January 2026 meeting in Austin, where members discussed recent winter weather response efforts and future transportation planning.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino reported on significant fentanyl seizures by CBP officers in New Orleans as well as recent agricultural enforcement statistics since October 2025 in a series of February 2026 posts.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 21, 2026
As the Daytona 500 approaches, a presidential message has been released recognizing the event as an important American tradition.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 21, 2026
On February 15, 2026, a presidential message marked Susan B. Anthony Day by recognizing the legacy of Susan B. Anthony as a leading advocate for human dignity and women’s rights in American history.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
President extends Lunar New Year greetings, highlights Asian American contributions President Joe Biden issued a message to mark the Lunar New Year, sending greetings to millions of people of Asian heritage in the United States and around the world.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have released new guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT).
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the completion of a significant public-private initiative aimed at improving cybersecurity and risk management for artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for December 2025, showing a net TIC inflow of $44.9 billion for the month.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 21, 2026
The President and First Lady issued a message to mark Ash Wednesday, joining Christians in the United States and worldwide in observing the beginning of Lent.
