News from January 2026
By F. E. Simons | Jan 21, 2026
Isiah Lewis, a 35-year-old resident of Prince George’s County, Maryland, has been sentenced to 53 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 21, 2026
Henry Ford, also known as Cleothus “Lefty” Jackson, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for defrauding investors out of about $5 million.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
Isaiah Smith, a 19-year-old from Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in federal court.
By R. C. Jamison | Jan 21, 2026
Seven Veterans Affairs health care facilities have been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) for their efforts to reduce physician burnout.
By H. B. Edwards | Jan 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the creation of a commission to identify candidates for the leadership role at the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).
By Federal Newswire | Jan 21, 2026
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 21, 2026
The United States government has announced its decision to withdraw from 66 international organizations.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 21, 2026
Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg is scheduled to visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel from January 9 to 18.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
Qatar has become the eighth country to sign the Pax Silica Declaration, an initiative aimed at enhancing economic security through collaboration on technology and critical minerals.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
Portugal has become the 60th country to sign the Artemis Accords, an international agreement focused on peaceful and responsible space exploration.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 21, 2026
Victor Milbourne, a 52-year-old resident of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $241,260 in disability benefits.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
General aviation pilots planning to fly in the San Francisco Bay Area during Super Bowl LX week, from February 4 to 10, 2026, will need to follow temporary flight restrictions and special air traffic procedures.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
The United States, alongside other members of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), has brought attention to a recent report detailing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) ongoing violations and evasions of United...
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has notified Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. (SACI) that all its aircraft registration certificates are invalid.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
The United States has announced its support for Jennifer Warren as a candidate for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations Board (RRB).
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
The United States hosted the APEC Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) Regional Roundtable in Mexico City on January 13, 2026.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
The United States government has announced the first direct humanitarian shipments to Cuba as part of a $3 million disaster assistance package following Hurricane Melissa.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
The United States government has announced the delivery of $3 million in disaster relief to support Cuban communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
The United Arab Emirates has signed the Pax Silica Declaration, becoming the ninth country to join this economic security coalition.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Australian Secretary of Defense Greg Moriarty to continue discussions from the recent U.S.-Australia Ministerial meeting in Washington, which took place on December 8, 2025.
