News from January 2026
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 8, 2026
A 29-year-old man from Alta, Iowa, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, responded to the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and several...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who serves as chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee hearing titled “Plugged Out: Examining the Impact of Technology on America’s Youth.” The...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, a pivotal event in American history.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
In a recent press conference, Tim Walz questioned the effectiveness of President Donald J. Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, stating there is "no verifiable evidence" that these operations are making America safer.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 8, 2026
Five people have been sentenced in connection with a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl and heroin, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 8, 2026
A Boston man has pleaded guilty to several federal charges related to his leadership role in the Cameron Street gang, a group described by authorities as violent and based in the Dorchester neighborhood.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has passed HB 155, a bill that would lower the state's Business Enterprise Tax (BET) from 0.55% to 0.50%.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Jason Smith, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, have announced that five major health insurance company CEOs will testify at...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will host a workshop on February 26, 2026, to discuss how the agency can improve its understanding and measurement of consumer injuries and benefits related to the collection, use, or disclosure...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
The Department of War has announced new steps to protect research funded by the agency from foreign interference and intellectual property theft.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
A Houston resident has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a fraudulent immigration scheme that stole nearly $1.5 million from more than 100 people.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 8, 2026
Jesse William Korff, 31, of North Fort Myers, pleaded guilty to several federal charges related to illegal weapons and explosives possession.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
U.S. Senators have introduced the Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act, a bill designed to make it easier for students with disabilities to access accommodations in higher education.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 8, 2026
A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in two violent home invasion robberies that targeted business owners and employees.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has issued a statement regarding the recent Executive Order titled “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting.” The order, signed by President Trump, seeks to speed up the defense acquisition...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries conducted an oversight hearing titled “Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and Power Supplies.” Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) addressed concerns about federal...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
The House of Representatives has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026 by a vote of 397 to 28.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, have expressed support for President Trump’s proposal of a $1.5 trillion defense...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
Today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña regarding a recent law enforcement operation in Venezuela that took place on January 3.
