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By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Nicholas J. Ganjei has announced he will step down as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas upon his appointment as a federal judge. His tenure saw aggressive prosecution efforts across border security and organized crime cases.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley have been unanimously re-elected as President and Vice President of the National Farmers Union (NFU) at the organization’s 124th Anniversary Convention in New Orleans.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Alejandro Hernandez-Alcudia received a federal prison sentence for his role in a deadly human smuggling case near El Cenizo. Authorities say he worked under cartel direction guiding migrants across dangerous terrain before abandoning an ill man who later died.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
A Syrian national accused of leading an international human smuggling network has been extradited to the United States.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
A Hagerstown man has pled guilty to sexually exploiting minors in Ecuador using online platforms. Authorities say he paid victims' mothers for explicit images over more than a year. The case is part of broader efforts against child exploitation.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
National Farmers Union (NFU) has presented its highest honor, the Award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union and to American Agriculture, to Dr. Dale McCall of Colorado and Joe Logan of Ohio.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 8, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement criticizing Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for her recent decision to end all 287(g) agreements in the state.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 8, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has addressed recent claims about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Dilley facility, stating that reports from some media outlets and sanctuary city officials are inaccurate.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 8, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) marked its 23rd anniversary today, as the agency continues to operate during a government shutdown.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 8, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals across the country who are in the United States illegally and have been convicted of serious crimes.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 8, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens who have been convicted of crimes such as sexual battery against minors, child enticement, and drug trafficking.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 8, 2026
Rep. Tom Barrett, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, recently visited two Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers in Michigan as part of an oversight trip ahead of the rollout...
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 8, 2026
Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) addressed ongoing problems with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) during a hearing focused on the modernization of federal...
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 8, 2026
Rep. Michael Guest, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, has highlighted what he describes as significant progress in border security during President Trump’s second term.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 8, 2026
The House Committee on Small Business has released its schedule for hearings to be held in March.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 8, 2026
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has made public the videos of depositions given by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 8, 2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) announced that the committee is moving forward with H.R. 7613, known as the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 8, 2026
Rep. Jen Kiggans, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, opened a hearing today to review the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) progress in implementing the Senator Elizabeth Dole...
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 8, 2026
Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, opened a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss legislation authorizing the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) pipeline safety program.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 8, 2026
Congressman Gary Palmer, chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, delivered an opening statement at a hearing titled "Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to Unleash the Potential of America’s Brownfields Sites."
