News from January 2026
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as high-priority criminal illegal aliens, following a recent increase in agency personnel.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
Electricity demand is rising as data centers expand and artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday services.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali to discuss efforts to strengthen security cooperation between the United States and Guyana.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino posted updates between January 4-6 about new officer incentives at the Office of Field Operations, CBP's role during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and a large cocaine seizure by San...
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 6, 2026
Three men have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud in connection with the theft of mail from collection boxes and postal vehicles throughout Northern New Jersey, according to an announcement by Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
Senior officials from the United States, Israel, and Syria met in Paris under U.S. auspices to discuss regional security and cooperation.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted Joshua Mahley, 42, of Gasport, New York, on six counts including interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct, transportation of a minor, penalties for registered sex offenders, and possession of obscene...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), who serve as Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Senate NATO Observer Group, released a statement on Tuesday addressing U.S. relations with Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released a statement following the death of Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), who chaired the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
Sara Carter has been confirmed by the United States Senate as the 10th Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), becoming the first woman to hold the position.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 6938, a legislative package for fiscal year 2026 appropriations covering Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development;...
By T. J. Graves | Jan 6, 2026
Jesus Zapata, also known as “Jeezy” and “Hendrix,” was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his leadership role in the Own Every Dollar (OED) gang.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to discuss regional stability in Venezuela and the recent law enforcement operation that took place there on January 3.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 6, 2026
A Lufkin resident has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fraud scheme, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has suspended access to federal child care and family assistance funds for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York due to concerns about widespread fraud and misuse in...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse have asked White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to clarify her access to materials in the Epstein Files.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement on January 6, 2026, marking five years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol. “Five years ago on this day, armed...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a series of arrests over the New Year holiday, targeting individuals described as some of the most serious criminal offenders among undocumented immigrants.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, led by Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), has called for an audit by the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding the Department’s compliance with the Epstein Files...
By T. J. Graves | Jan 6, 2026
A Maryland resident has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison for participating in a scheme to steal vehicles from airport parking lots.
