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David Neil Haas, a 38-year-old resident of Clay County, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

Senators to discuss effects of Trump-era energy policies on consumer costs

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is set to host a roundtable discussion in Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2026.

Durbin opposes DHS funding bill citing need for reforms

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has issued a statement following his vote against a government funding package that...

Presidential message honors William McKinley's legacy on his birthday

Today marks the birthday of President William McKinley, who served as the 25th President of the United States.

House leaders praise progress as Senate panel advances CLARITY Act

By R. C. Jamison | Jan 29, 2026

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the CLARITY Act, a bill focused on digital asset market structure.

Florida lab owner pleads guilty in $52M Medicare genetic test fraud scheme

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 29, 2026

A Florida laboratory owner has admitted to participating in a scheme that defrauded Medicare of over $52 million by submitting false claims for unnecessary genetic testing.

Former Violence in Boston CEO sentenced for pandemic relief fund fraud

Monica Cannon-Grant, the founder and former CEO of Violence in Boston (VIB), was sentenced in federal court for multiple fraud-related offenses. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley sentenced Cannon-Grant, 44, of Taunton, to four years’...

White House launches Great American Recovery Initiative targeting nationwide addiction crisis

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 29, 2026

The White House has announced the launch of the Great American Recovery Initiative, a coordinated federal effort to address addiction and substance use disorder across the United States.

Shiprock man charged federally after firing rifle into occupied home

A Shiprock resident has been charged in federal court following a shooting incident that targeted an occupied home.

Poplar man receives nearly two-year sentence for assault on Fort Peck Reservation

A Poplar resident, Lawrence George Fast Horse, has been sentenced to 23 months in prison and three years of supervised release for assaulting a woman on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

Sharon man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution and firearm charges

A Sharon, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to drug trafficking and firearms.

Trump launches national initiative targeting addiction crisis

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 29, 2026

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Great American Recovery Initiative.

Troy Rivetti named U.S. attorney for Western District of Pennsylvania

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 29, 2026

Troy Rivetti has been appointed as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Las Cruces woman charged with assaulting deputy U.S. marshal during arrest attempt

A woman from Las Cruces, New Mexico, has been charged with assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal during an attempted arrest.

Rep. Moolenaar on Ford-CATL partnership: China 'poses a serious threat to our supply chain independence and economic security'

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 29, 2026

Chairman John Moolenaar has raised concerns about Ford's use of technology linked to a Chinese military company at its U.S. facilities.

Senator Cantwell commemorates victims one year after Reagan National Airport mid-air collision

By R. C. Jamison | Jan 29, 2026

On the eve of the first anniversary of the mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, spoke at a commemoration event in Washington,...

ROTOR Act advances after NTSB urges stricter flight tracking following DC midair collision

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released safety recommendations following its investigation into the January 29, 2025, midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter.

MCESRG urges Ford to disclose agreements with Chinese firms CATL, BYD

The Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group has shared a congressional letter urging Ford Motor Company to disclose its licensing agreements with Chinese firms CATL and BYD due to their designation as military companies by the Department...

Senate Aging Committee chairman proposes country-of-origin labels for prescription drugs

Chairman Rick Scott of the Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on the risks associated with America's reliance on foreign-manufactured generic drugs.

Senator Cruz commemorates victims on anniversary of Reagan National Airport mid-air collision