News from January 2026
By H. B. Edwards | Jan 21, 2026
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened an oversight hearing to discuss public access to hunting and fishing and the maintenance of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
By H. B. Edwards | Jan 21, 2026
The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs will hold a hearing titled “Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream” on January 22, 2026.
By T. P. Broyles | Jan 21, 2026
Congressman Richard Hudson, who chairs the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, opened a markup session in Washington, D.C., to discuss six bipartisan bills aimed at improving public safety communications for first responders across the...
By H. B. Edwards | Jan 21, 2026
The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, led by Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing to review the policies and priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
By T. P. Broyles | Jan 21, 2026
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management will hold a hearing to review the implementation of reforms made to economic development programs under the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024.
By R. C. Jamison | Jan 21, 2026
The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation will hold a bipartisan roundtable to address crimes against children in the digital age.
By H. B. Edwards | Jan 21, 2026
At a hearing titled “Drugs, Thugs, and Fish: Examining Coast Guard Law Enforcement Effort,” Addison McDowell (R-NC), Vice Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, addressed the committee on the Coast Guard’s law...
By H. B. Edwards | Jan 21, 2026
Members of the Subcommittee on Government Operations met to discuss the need for improved methods to detect and prevent fraud in federal programs.
By R. C. Jamison | Jan 21, 2026
The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), conducted a markup session in Washington, D.C., to review several bills related to public safety communications. “Our public safety and law...
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
Two owners of Abby’s Bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas, have been sentenced for harboring illegal aliens at their business. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Leonardo Baez-Lara, 56, and Alicia Avila-Guel, 46, were found guilty by a jury...
By R. C. Jamison | Jan 21, 2026
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands convened an oversight hearing to mark the first anniversary of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
An 18-year-old Houston resident, Patrick Santana Scott, has been charged with illegal possession of a machine gun and unlawful receipt of a firearm and ammunition in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on a Metro bus in Houston.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
In the International Falls, Minnesota area, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding snowmobile operators about the proper use of the Report Offsite Arrival (Mobile) application, or ROAM, for reporting border crossings during the...
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
Sergey Nechaev, a dual citizen of the United States and Russia, was sentenced on January 15, 2026, to 41 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for attempting to illegally export aircraft to Russia.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
Every January, global leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum to discuss international economic trends and policies.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 21, 2026
A Fayette County woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for her role as a "money mule" in a foreign-based scam conspiracy that defrauded victims and used their stolen identities.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 21, 2026
Roderick Tyrone Boyd, a 30-year-old resident of Vandalia, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to charges involving the distribution of fentanyl and aiding and abetting its distribution.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
VH Foods Inc., operating as Outside The Breadbox, has announced a recall of its 8-ounce "Bread Crumbs" product due to the presence of undeclared egg and milk.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
Karison Foods & Snacks Inc, based in Port Washington, New York, has issued a recall for several of its products due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026
Diva Fam Inc., based in Los Angeles, has announced a voluntary recall of all lots and flavors of its Sea Moss Gel Superfood products.
