News from January 2026
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 6, 2026
Mario Fernandez Nunez, 23, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 6, 2026
Charles Robinson, 44, of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks reported several arrests along the southern border on January 5–6, including incidents involving criminal histories and multi-agency cooperation in Arizona and Texas
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its legislative priorities for the remainder of the 119th Congress, reflecting feedback from its small business members.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is scheduled to hold two subcommittee hearings this week in Washington, D.C. The Subcommittee on Energy will convene on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10:15 AM ET in Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin have issued a joint statement criticizing the Trump administration for not including their committee in a Capitol Hill briefing about the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
ICE arrested 118 individuals who were in the country illegally during a recent six-day operation in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, California.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
The House Committee on Small Business has released its schedule for hearings in January.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
The Department of Education has launched a new online portal, foreignfundinghighered.gov, which allows the public to view the amount of foreign money received by American universities.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it will reverse a set of child care regulations from the Biden administration that allowed states to pay providers before verifying attendance and delivering care.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement regarding Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's decision not to seek re-election amid an ongoing billion-dollar fraud scandal involving the state's social...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
Yesterday marked one year since the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act became law.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 5, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced updates to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule following a directive from President Trump.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
American culture cycles quickly from one obsession to the next, leaving few stories that span across generations.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks provided updates on recent apprehensions near San Diego and emphasized the importance of border security measures in tweets dated January 4-5, 2026.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has announced the capture and extradition of Nicolas Maduro, who is now in custody on U.S. soil to face charges.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, who serves as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, appeared on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier to discuss the Trump Administration’s recent operation in Venezuela.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Administration for Children and Families, announced it will rescind rules established during the Biden administration that allowed states to pay child care...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted a Natrona Heights resident on charges of violating federal firearms laws, according to an announcement from First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2026
Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Jim O’Neill, serving as Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has signed a decision memorandum to update the U.S. childhood immunization schedule.
