News published on Federal Newswire in January 2026

News from January 2026


Tallahassee man indicted on federal child pornography charges

Cedrick Campbell, a 35-year-old resident of Tallahassee, Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to child pornography.


Seven charged in alleged Houston-based firearms trafficking scheme

Seven individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged firearms trafficking operation, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei of the Southern District of Texas.


FTC finds continued strong competition in U.S. ethanol market in 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its 2025 Report on Ethanol Market Concentration, fulfilling its obligation under the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005.


Senate Republicans demand answers on alleged misuse of child care funds in Minnesota

U.S. Senate Republicans, led by Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, have called for greater accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following reports of widespread...


Previously convicted felon sentenced to four years for illegal machine gun possession

Floyd Clark, 22, from the District of Columbia, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a Glock 22 .40 caliber pistol modified to function as a machine gun.


Former Doximity executive pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar insider trading case

A former corporate executive has admitted to participating in an insider trading scheme involving the stock and options of Doximity, a company that provides online networking services for medical professionals.


NFIB reports steady job openings and rising wage pressures among small businesses

In December, 33% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).


Secret Service removes hundreds of illegal card skimmers during nationwide operations

In 2025, the United States Secret Service collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to address card skimming and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) fraud across the country.


Pentagon adopts new safeguards after committee finds US-funded research aided Chinese defense sector

The Pentagon has introduced new measures to strengthen research security after a House Select Committee investigation found that department-funded research was being exploited through collaborations with Chinese entities during the Biden...


U.S. Attorney's Office reports over 200 charged in recent border-related crimes

In Albuquerque, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its weekly report on immigration enforcement activities.


Secretary Rubio and NATO Secretary General Rutte discuss Ukraine conflict and Arctic security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on January 9, 2026.


Felon sentenced to over two years for firing gun while on supervised release

Bruce R. Hart, a 31-year-old resident of the District of Columbia with a prior felony conviction, has been sentenced to 34 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a loaded pistol and a high-capacity magazine while on supervised release...


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details recent cases and acknowledges partner agencies

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) highlighted recent criminal cases involving foreign nationals—including one individual previously deported—on their Twitter account between January 8-9, 2026.


Rhode Island man receives prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

A Rhode Island resident, Star Sirikhom, has been sentenced to two years in prison and five years of supervised release for drug-related offenses.


Walpole man convicted of smuggling precious metals from Colombia faces sentencing

A Walpole resident, Thomas Cataloni, was found guilty by a federal jury in Boston for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle gold, platinum, and other precious metals from Colombia into the United States and launder the proceeds.


Camden County man receives over 11-year sentence for drug conspiracy and gun possession

A man from Camden County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for his involvement in a cocaine distribution conspiracy and illegal firearm possession.


General contractor sentenced for evading over $3 million in federal taxes

A former general contractor in Massachusetts has been sentenced for tax evasion after concealing millions of dollars in business income from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Chairman Arrington supports new DOJ unit targeting federal government fraud

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) has voiced support for the Trump Administration’s recent decision to establish a new division within the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at addressing fraud against the federal government.


Venezuelan man charged with laundering $1 billion through global crypto network

A Venezuelan citizen has been charged in the Eastern District of Virginia with conspiracy to launder approximately one billion dollars in illicit funds.


Dauphin County man convicted for possessing child pornography while on supervised release

Dwayne Cavanaugh, a 56-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been convicted by a federal jury for receiving and possessing child pornography.