News published on Federal Newswire in February 2026

Camden man receives 27-month federal sentence for credit card fraud

By C. M. Ingle | Feb 26, 2026

Jamel Christopher Chisolm, a 37-year-old resident of Camden, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for his involvement in access device fraud.

Rubio meets Greek foreign minister to discuss energy and security cooperation

By C. M. Ingle | Feb 26, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis to discuss the ongoing strategic partnership between the United States and Greece.

Romanian man pleads guilty in Louisiana card skimming scheme

By C. M. Ingle | Feb 26, 2026

A Romanian national, Daniel Iulian Teutoc, also known as Simon Mikula, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a card skimming operation targeting Walmart stores across the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Victoria business owner receives prison sentence for laundering drug proceeds

By T. J. Graves | Feb 26, 2026

A business owner from Victoria, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy.

Federal strike force seizes over $580 million in crypto linked to international scams

By T. J. Graves | Feb 26, 2026

Federal authorities have announced that the Scam Center Strike Force has frozen and seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency connected to fraud schemes operated by Chinese transnational criminal organizations.

Afton man sentenced to 10 years for methamphetamine possession

By F. E. Simons | Feb 26, 2026

An Afton man, Zackery True Huddleston, 38, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell also ordered four years of supervised release...

Senate HELP Committee advances bipartisan bills on education reform and health care protections

By R. C. Jamison | Feb 26, 2026

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has advanced four bills aimed at improving access to education and health care in the United States.

Adams man sentenced to 28 years in prison for child exploitation offenses

By C. M. Ingle | Feb 26, 2026

Brian Warner from Adams, Massachusetts was sentenced to 28 years in prison for sexually exploiting a child and producing illegal material. The case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Childhood, a national effort against child exploitation.

Border Patrol arrests cartel scout during operation in Sierra Pinta Mountains

By T. J. Graves | Feb 26, 2026

Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector, in partnership with Air and Marine Operations, arrested a cartel scout in the Sierra Pinta Mountains.

Senate Aging Committee examines impact of FDA regulations on rare disease treatment access

By H. B. Edwards | Feb 26, 2026

Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging focused on how regulatory processes at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may delay access to treatments for rare diseases.

Markey introduces bill offering aid for small businesses hit by federal immigration raids

By R. C. Jamison | Feb 26, 2026

Senator Edward J. Markey, the ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, has introduced legislation aimed at supporting small businesses affected by federal immigration enforcement actions.

Binance CEO disputes Wall Street Journal coverage, calls compliance claims 'defamatory'

By T. J. Graves | Feb 26, 2026

Binance CEO Richard Teng said recent media coverage has misrepresented the company's compliance efforts.

Indiana man indicted for robbery and murder of Illinois bar owner in Momence

By C. M. Ingle | Feb 26, 2026

Julius Burkes has been indicted for robbing and murdering an Illinois bar owner using a firearm in February this year. Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated on his arrest following swift coordination between Indiana and Illinois authorities.

Former embassy worker sentenced to life imprisonment for sexual abuse crimes against minors

By F. E. Simons | Feb 26, 2026

A Maryland man was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two minor girls in Burkina Faso while working as an employee at the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou.

Three Dominican nationals sentenced in Puerto Rico federal court for alien smuggling

By F. E. Simons | Feb 26, 2026

Three Dominican nationals were convicted in federal court in Puerto Rico for violating U.S. laws related to alien smuggling.

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino reports CBP drug seizures and pest interceptions

By T. J. Graves | Feb 26, 2026

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino announced on February 25-26, 2026 that CBP officers intercepted significant quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine at major U.S. entry points and highlighted efforts to prevent invasive pests...

Kershaw man pleads guilty after nightclub shooting incident

By C. M. Ingle | Feb 26, 2026

Davon Jermaine Mickle, a 40-year-old resident of Kershaw, South Carolina, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Washington man convicted after failing to report to Portland re-entry center

By T. J. Graves | Feb 26, 2026

A federal jury in Portland, Oregon, has found Brandon Charles Nelson, 40, guilty of escape after he failed to report to the Northwest Regional Re-entry Center (NWRRC) as required.