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Weekend Interview: Brian Darling on Venezuela and War Powers

Washington is grappling with the aftermath of the dramatic operation to seize Venezuela’s longtime strongman, Nicolás Maduro.


Comer seeks answers from CMS over alleged fraud in New York Medicaid funding

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has requested information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding allegations that New York State has not complied with federal law in matching Medicaid funds.


DHS highlights arrests in Minnesota under Operation Metro Surge

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the results of Operation Metro Surge, reporting the arrest of several individuals described as "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" in Minnesota.


Maryland man pleads guilty to federal charges involving child sexual abuse material

Marcus Jerome Hunt, a 32-year-old resident of Temple Hills, Maryland, has pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Anaheim man charged with threatening Vice President JD Vance during Disneyland visit

An Anaheim man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint for allegedly making death threats against Vice President JD Vance during the Vice President's visit to Disneyland Resort in July 2025.


Idaho man pleads guilty in Boston federal court to cyberstalking Massachusetts professor

An Idaho man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to cyberstalking a Massachusetts professor over several months.


Senators seek answers from Pentagon over alleged politicization of Stars and Stripes

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has led a group of senators in seeking clarification from the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding concerns about potential political influence over...


Notre Dame alumni, faculty urge unveiling of historic Columbus murals

Alumni and faculty at the University of Notre Dame are calling on President Rev.


Judicial Conference adopts rule to vet mass tort claims

The Judicial Conference has implemented Rule 16.1 to ensure federal courts review injury claims in multidistrict mass tort cases due to rising litigation volumes and associated costs highlighted by recent data on settlements and economic impacts...


Henrico man sentenced to 13 years for illegal firearm possession

A Henrico man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.


Oregon man indicted for alleged cyberstalking and threats against Massachusetts prosecutor

An Oregon resident, Lewis Floyd, 40, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges of cyberstalking and making interstate threats against a Massachusetts state prosecutor.


Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group flags Ford-CATL deal risks

The Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group has raised concerns about Ford's partnership with CATL due to potential national security risks linked to ties with the Chinese Communist Party.


U.S. urges allies to cut China dependence on critical minerals amid Ford-CATL risks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with G7 officials advocating for diversified mineral supply chains away from China.


Navarro on Ford-BYD battery talks: Ford wants to 'prop up a Chinese competitor's supply chain'

Peter Navarro warns that Ford's potential collaboration with China's BYD on hybrid batteries could expose U.S. automakers to risks amid ongoing efforts to secure domestic mineral sources for electric vehicles.


Ford redirects CATL battery technology to Michigan energy storage amid China risks

Ford plans a strategic shift by using CATL's lithium iron phosphate batteries for North America's power grid instead of electric vehicles amid national security concerns regarding China's influence on battery technology


U.S. Attorney’s Office reports weekly immigration prosecutions in New Mexico

In its weekly update, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico reported on recent immigration enforcement activities.


South Boston man pleads guilty in scheme targeting elderly victim for $500K

A South Boston resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy that targeted an elderly man from Berkshire County, Massachusetts, resulting in a loss of nearly $500,000.


CBP highlights arrest of convicted murderer and reports drop in border parole releases

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared updates via Twitter in January 2026 about a recent arrest involving a convicted murderer from Dominica, concerns over political rhetoric impacting law enforcement safety, and significant reductions...


Dauphin County man receives over three years in prison for fentanyl trafficking

Francisco Baez, a 53-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for drug trafficking.


HUD announces $4.4 million in grants for lead hazard reduction

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that more than $4.4 million in Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building grants are now available to help communities address lead-based paint hazards in privately owned rental...