News from January 2026
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
A former bartender from St. Charles County, Missouri, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material and installing hidden cameras in a previous residence.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
A Glastonbury man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses involving bath salts and other controlled substances.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
The White House has announced new measures to address the national security risks posed by imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products (PCMDPs).
By R. C. Jamison | Jan 14, 2026
Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, opened a hearing today focused on modernizing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for...
By T. J. Graves | Jan 14, 2026
A Cambridge man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the large-scale manufacture of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 14, 2026
On January 14, the United States marks the anniversary of the ratification of the Treaty of Paris in 1784.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
Eight individuals have pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry into the United States and were sentenced to time served before being handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
By H. B. Edwards | Jan 14, 2026
A group of U.S. Senators led by Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced a resolution emphasizing the importance of American leadership in supporting religious freedom worldwide.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
A Worcester resident, Gilbert Morin, 39, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
By H. B. Edwards | Jan 13, 2026
The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), is set to begin a series of hearings on artificial intelligence.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 13, 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is calling on Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act, a bill that aims to give small businesses more options for credit card processing networks.
By R. C. Jamison | Jan 13, 2026
The House of Representatives has passed the SHOWER Act, a bill aimed at changing federal regulations on showerheads and increasing consumer choice.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 13, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks posted several updates on January 12-13, 2026 regarding cartel misinformation campaigns targeting migrants, collaborative meetings with DHS leadership in Texas, and recent law enforcement actions against repeat offenders at...
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 13, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met to discuss the ongoing implementation of a bilateral agreement.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 13, 2026
Kristain Harris of Memphis has been sentenced to ten years in prison for distributing methamphetamine and a firearm in Peoria. Authorities say undercover purchases led to her arrest as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 13, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced a new push notification feature in its Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) Mobile Application, allowing users to receive real-time updates on their application status.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 13, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia.
By H. B. Edwards | Jan 13, 2026
Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will hold a hearing on January 14 to examine international scams that target older Americans.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 13, 2026
Ruby Jade Corado, the founder of Casa Ruby, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that served the LGBTQ+ community, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for diverting at least $150,000 in federal Covid-relief funds to offshore accounts for personal use.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 13, 2026
A man from Pekin, Illinois, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges.
