News from February 2026
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 10, 2026
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Sheldon Whitehouse, Ben Ray Luján, and 21 other members of Congress have called on the European Union to maintain strict implementation of the European Union Methane Regulation (EUMR).
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 10, 2026
Federal authorities have charged Jalen Teague, also known as “Bizzle” and “Too Official,” and Cheleia Council Sanders, also known as “Mercedes,” with racketeering conspiracy.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 10, 2026
Three individuals were recently sentenced in the District of Wyoming for separate federal offenses, according to information released by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 10, 2026
A man from Clinton, Maryland has been sentenced to more than 27 years in federal prison for crimes involving the production and possession of child sexual abuse material.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 10, 2026
Timothy Smith, a tax preparer from Winter Haven, has been sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aiding in the filing of false tax returns. U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday also...
By F. E. Simons | Feb 10, 2026
A federal court has ruled in favor of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in a case concerning the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA).
By F. E. Simons | Feb 10, 2026
Angel Rivera, a 49-year-old resident of Tampa, has been indicted on charges including coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, production of child sexual abuse material, and transfer of obscene material to a minor.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 10, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted updates on February 10, 2026 regarding challenges posed by potential government shutdowns as well as recent seizures of cartel property and arrests at the southern border.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 10, 2026
Shawn Marshall Owens, a 44-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 67 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to six counts of interference with interstate commerce by robbery.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 10, 2026
Two men from North Texas have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in fentanyl trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 10, 2026
Jason Brundige, a 51-year-old resident of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison on February 5, 2026.
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 10, 2026
At a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing titled “We Interrupt This Program: Media Ownership in the Digital Age,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) questioned whether current broadcast media ownership rules are suitable for...
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 10, 2026
The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee held a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on childhood literacy and effective reading instruction.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 10, 2026
A former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Officer has admitted to fraudulently obtaining pandemic unemployment benefits while working full-time at Boston Logan International Airport.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 10, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted Jaydine Brown, a tax preparer from Chicago Heights, Illinois, for allegedly preparing over 25 fraudulent tax returns through her business, Hall Tax & Services Corp. in Flossmoor.
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 10, 2026
House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast have sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, urging closer collaboration with...
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 10, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $23 million to consumers across the United States who purchased real estate lots in Sanctuary Belize and Kanantik, two overseas developments that were marketed as luxury projects but failed...
By T. J. Graves | Feb 10, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted Gregory L. Tischuk, 65, of Fort Mill, for allegedly making a straw purchase of a firearm in April 2024.
By R. C. Jamison | Feb 10, 2026
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized OPEXUS for not adequately protecting sensitive federal government information after a cyber breach involving the company.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 10, 2026
Joshua Rosser, a 28-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a high-speed chase and collisions with law enforcement vehicles.
