News from February 2026
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement opposing Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed legislation that would prevent local police departments in New York from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens were arrested in Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 2, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed an arrest detainer against Mena Mohsen Farez Nmn Awad, an Egyptian national, following his apprehension in Louisville, Kentucky.
By R. C. Jamison | Feb 2, 2026
Last week, the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement held a hearing to review the progress and challenges in implementing non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology at U.S. ports of entry.
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 2, 2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Ranking Member André Carson (D-IN) have issued a joint statement following the...
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 2, 2026
The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing focused on the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
By H. B. Edwards | Feb 2, 2026
The House Committee on Small Business has released its schedule for hearings in February.
By H. B. Edwards | Feb 2, 2026
Senator Deb Fischer, who chairs the Senate Commerce Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, highlighted the significance of FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network, during a subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C. She...
By R. C. Jamison | Feb 2, 2026
The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, led by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled “Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts.” The event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at...
By H. B. Edwards | Feb 2, 2026
During a recent Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy hearing, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) questioned Live Nation Entertainment representative Dan Wall about allegations that Ticketmaster has not...
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 2, 2026
On the first anniversary of the midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, leaders from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and members representing Kansas released a joint statement reflecting on the incident.
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 2, 2026
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has announced a hearing scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, to review the capabilities and readiness of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF).
