News from February 2026
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 4, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has canceled all contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, according to an announcement by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
By H. B. Edwards | Feb 4, 2026
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has approved the Historic Roadways Protection Act, a bill sponsored by Chairman Mike Lee.
By H. B. Edwards | Feb 4, 2026
Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Bob Onder have called for the House of Representatives to pass the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at improving airspace safety.
By H. B. Edwards | Feb 4, 2026
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, spoke at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy conference in Washington.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 4, 2026
Several individuals were recently sentenced in the District of Wyoming for federal firearm, drug, and immigration offenses, according to announcements from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 4, 2026
A federal jury has found Warith Deen Muhammad, 39, of McLean, guilty of wire fraud and violating the Travel Act in connection with a precious metals Ponzi scheme.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 4, 2026
QP Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas-based company, along with its affiliates River Bend Industries, LLC, Master Molded Products, LLC, and 3D Plastics, LLC, has agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act related to...
By F. E. Simons | Feb 4, 2026
CBP Air and Marine Operations shared updates between February 3-4, 2026 regarding equipment transfers with the USCG for coastal enforcement efforts; incidents involving lasers targeting aircraft in Minnesota; and warnings against illegal border...
By T. J. Graves | Feb 4, 2026
A woman from Anadarko, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from the Caddo Nation.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 4, 2026
James Laforte, also known as “Jimmy,” a member of the Gambino organized crime family, pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to racketeering conspiracy, Hobbs Act extortion and conspiracy, witness retaliation, and being a felon in possession...
By R. C. Jamison | Feb 4, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and its affiliated entities.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 4, 2026
The United States and Hungary have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in supporting Christians and other people of faith who face persecution, with a focus on the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 4, 2026
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev after Secretary Rubio’s first Critical Minerals Ministerial.
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 4, 2026
Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened a nominations hearing on February 4, 2026, to consider candidates for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and four federal district...
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 4, 2026
United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the results of the February Federal Grand Jury 2025-A indictments.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 4, 2026
Today in Nogales, Arizona, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem reported that border security measures have reached new records one year into the Trump administration.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 4, 2026
A federal jury in Indianapolis has convicted Deontai Williams, 33, of armed drug trafficking offenses.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 4, 2026
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss the ongoing strategic partnership between the United States and Uzbekistan.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 4, 2026
The first defendant among approximately 20 individuals charged with drug trafficking in Seattle’s homeless encampments and the International District has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 4, 2026
MultiCare Health System, a hospital and healthcare provider based in Tacoma, Washington, has agreed to pay $3.7 million to settle allegations that it endangered patient safety and submitted fraudulent bills to federal health care programs for...
