News published on Federal Newswire in January 2026

Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on the future of nuclear energy in the United States.

House subcommittee examines bills aimed at improving medicare service access

Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on legislative proposals aimed at improving patient access to Medicare services.

House subcommittee reviews ten bills aimed at improving patient access under Medicare

Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, opened a hearing in Washington, D.C. to review ten legislative proposals intended to improve patient access to Medicare services.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee schedules Member Day hearing for January 14

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will conduct a Member Day hearing next week, according to an announcement from Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO).

House passes FY2026 appropriations act with broad stakeholder support

The House of Representatives has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.

House subcommittee examines ways to modernize retirement policy for current workforce

Today, the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss updates to retirement policies for American workers.

House subcommittee schedules hearing on detecting fraud in federal programs

The Subcommittee on Government Operations, led by Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas), has announced a hearing focused on strategies to detect and prevent fraud in federal programs.

Former Steuben County deputy sentenced to over nine years for child pornography

A former deputy with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison after being convicted of possessing child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.

Federal prosecutors charge 26 people with fixing NCAA basketball games

Federal authorities have charged 26 individuals in an alleged scheme to fix NCAA Division I men’s basketball games and Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) games through bribery and point-shaving.

U.S. Secret Service announces job openings and unveils technology upgrades in recent updates

The U.S. Secret Service posted several updates on January 14-15, 2026 about open statistician positions in Washington D.C., new forensic capabilities in Atlanta, and enhancements to protective training with a retired Marine One helicopter.

Durbin criticizes handling of January 6 aftermath during Senate Judiciary Committee meeting

By H. B. Edwards | Jan 15, 2026

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during a recent executive business meeting in Washington, D.C., criticizing what he described as the Trump...

Small business optimism rises heading into 2026

Small business optimism is showing signs of improvement as the new year begins, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Cedar Rapids man receives 40-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple child exploitation offenses.

Congress approves FY 2026 appropriations bill funding energy infrastructure and national security

The U.S. Senate has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act with a vote of 82-15.

House subcommittee schedules hearing on lowering health insurance costs

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, have announced an upcoming hearing focused on health insurance affordability.

Lackawanna man sentenced for kidnapping conspiracy involving forced marriage abroad

Khaled Abughanem, a 53-year-old resident of Lackawanna, New York, has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after being convicted by a jury for his involvement in an international kidnapping conspiracy. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra,...

Eighth Hyena Crips member pleads guilty in Brooklyn racketeering case

Richler Morette, also known as “Breezy,” has pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to racketeering charges related to the murder of a man mistaken for a rival gang member and conspiracy to murder other rivals.

Lane closures planned at El Paso border crossings for International U.S.-Mexico 10K Race

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that there will be partial lane closures at the Stanton Street and Paso del Norte international bridges in El Paso, Texas, to facilitate the International U.S.-Mexico 10K Race scheduled for...

Senate Judiciary Committee advances judicial nominees and foreign lobbying bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced several key nominations and a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing foreign lobbying.

Pensacola man indicted on federal drug trafficking charge