News from January 2026
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6938, a legislative package that includes appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment for...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 8, 2026
Two Mexican nationals have been indicted in the Eastern District of Texas for federal firearms violations, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
Chairman Jodey Arrington, a Republican from Texas and current chairman of the House Budget Committee, appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the upcoming House vote on extending COVID-era Obamacare subsidies.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 8, 2026
A South Dennis man has been sentenced for threatening to kill a federal official and members of the official’s family, according to an announcement from federal authorities.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
A man from Cubero, New Mexico, has been charged in federal court following a fatal shooting that occurred during a confrontation at a cemetery on January 1, 2026.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Mike Rounds...
By T. J. Graves | Jan 8, 2026
A Maplewood, Missouri resident has pleaded guilty to selling machine gun conversion devices to an undercover agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 8, 2026
A Salem, Missouri man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for neglecting his uncle, a U.S. Army veteran with quadriplegia, and concealing his death in order to steal nearly $1.8 million in disability benefits.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on several bipartisan bills aimed at improving the health of American families.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley responded to the Trump administration’s recent announcement regarding the creation of a new Assistant Attorney General position dedicated to combating waste, fraud, and abuse in government.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the results of Operation Buckeye, a law enforcement initiative that led to the arrest of more than 280 individuals identified as illegal aliens in Ohio between December 16 and 21, 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee held a markup session to consider two bills aimed at supporting pregnant students and combating human trafficking.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2026
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, criticized the Trump Administration on the Senate floor for what he described as retaliatory actions against clean energy projects.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 8, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted Hector Gomez, a Mexican citizen residing in Chicago, on charges of illegal firearm possession.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 8, 2026
Victor Villarreal, a 30-year-old resident of Sioux City, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 8, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted Matthew White, 43, of Jamestown, New York, on charges related to threats made against a Department of Homeland Security agent and the agent's family. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that White faces...
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 7, 2026
Victoria Kates, a 35-year-old resident of New Britain, was sentenced to three months in prison and two years of supervised release for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jan 7, 2026
Ukraine is enduring daily missile strikes, power outages, and a prolonged war that has reshaped every part of life. Mark Serguyev says faith and community remain essential sources of strength, and he sees the church as a place where healing, unity, and hope take root even under fire.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at changing how defense contractors operate in relation to the U.S. military.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2026
Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), has released a report that details 17 cases where President Donald Trump allegedly violated or likely violated the First Amendment...
