News from February 2026
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 3, 2026
On January 27 and February 3, 2026, David M. Amin and Bryce K. Amin, brothers and members of the Bloods street gang, pleaded guilty in federal court in Central Islip to sex trafficking conspiracy and substantive sex trafficking.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
A Kansas City, Missouri woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a money laundering conspiracy related to an international grandparent fraud scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 3, 2026
An Illinois resident has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to charges related to a scheme that targeted nearly 600 women through phishing attacks on their Snapchat accounts.
By R. C. Jamison | Feb 3, 2026
In a recent editorial, The Washington Examiner addressed concerns about American companies engaging in partnerships with Chinese firms that could pose risks to U.S. national security.
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 3, 2026
Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), has released a report criticizing the Trump administration for cutting funding to medical research at the National Institutes of...
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
A Brooklyn man has been charged in connection with a daytime shooting that occurred near Kelly Playground and a middle school in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
A man from Powell, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
A Johnstown, Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges related to criminal activity at Cambria County Prison.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has promoted new recruitment initiatives for veterans while outlining enhanced security plans ahead of the Super Bowl in recent social media posts dated February 2-3, 2026.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
A man from Waterloo, Iowa, has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 3, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss strengthening cooperation between the United States and India.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 3, 2026
Rui-Siang Lin, the owner and operator of Incognito Market, an online narcotics marketplace, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in distributing illegal drugs, money laundering, and selling adulterated and misbranded medication.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an emergency order to address power outages in New York and nearby areas after Winter Storm Fern caused extreme cold and significant damage.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an emergency order to address power grid challenges in North and South Carolina following Winter Storm Fern.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued two emergency orders to allow the use of backup power generation in the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas after Winter Storm Fern led to significant risks of blackouts in those regions.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended four emergency orders to support the power grids in the Carolinas and the Mid-Atlantic as another winter storm approaches.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 3, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy has extended an emergency order aimed at stabilizing the power grid in New England as another major winter storm approaches.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has opened applications for its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards, which recognize real estate agents who show dedication to volunteer service and have a lasting impact on their communities. “Service is at the...
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
A Landover Hills man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a lottery fraud scheme that targeted victims across the United States, many of whom were elderly.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 3, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks reported multiple law enforcement actions on February 3, 2026—including drug seizures in California, checkpoint enforcement in New Mexico, and an arrest of a convicted murderer in Texas—through official social media updates
