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DHS Secretary issues warning ahead of major winter storm

On Friday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a public service announcement about an approaching winter storm expected to impact the United States over the weekend.


DHS announces arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that several individuals described as violent criminal illegal aliens were arrested in Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge.


ICE lodges detainer after fatal DWI crash involving undocumented immigrant in North Carolina

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an arrest detainer for Juan Alvarado-Aguilar, a Mexican national accused of causing the deaths of Fletcher Harris, 20, and...


ICE arrests violent offenders including murderers and gang members across multiple states

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested several individuals described as violent criminal illegal aliens across the United States.


Homeland Security coordinates with states ahead of major winter storm

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working closely with state governments as a severe winter storm approaches much of the country.


Homeland Security intensifies anti-human trafficking operations during prevention month

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have marked National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by reaffirming their efforts to combat human trafficking and support victims.


Trump approves emergency declarations for severe winter storms across multiple states

Under the direction of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, FEMA is working with states across a wide area of the country to help state-led and locally managed responses to severe winter weather.


Hearing examines calls for more transparency on MLK assassination records

Yesterday, the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets held a hearing to examine why key records related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Lawmakers examine regulatory impact on rising U.S. housing costs at subcommittee hearing

Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs convened a hearing titled “Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream.” Lawmakers examined factors contributing to rising housing costs and discussed...


China weighs risks amid unrest as future of Iranian regime remains uncertain

As unrest continues in Iran and international attention focuses on the regime’s response to mass protests, analysts at the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution have examined how China is positioning itself amid these...


House completes FY26 appropriations; awaits Senate action before January deadline

After several months of hearings, negotiations, and committee work, the House of Representatives has completed action on all twelve Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills.


Cantwell leads Senate effort for independent review panel on FAA’s internal safety systems

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Tammy Duckworth, Mark Warner, Ed Markey, and Jeanne Shaheen have introduced the FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026.


President issues statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

This year, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed with a message from the President of the United States, reflecting on the events and victims of the Holocaust.


Diane J. Sabatino highlights CBP drug seizure, EMT efforts, and anti-counterfeit partnership

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared updates on major activities by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in late January 2026.



Albuquerque man charged with murder after fatal shooting on Pueblo of Isleta land

An Albuquerque resident has been taken into federal custody following the fatal shooting of a Pueblo of Isleta tribal member.


Deputy Secretary Rigas visits Japan for embassy operations and alliance strengthening

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas visited Japan from January 25 to 28.


Former bank executive pleads guilty in New York sex crimes case

Edward Gene Smith, a former senior executive at major financial institutions, pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple charges including sexual assault, child pornography, and obstruction of justice.


Co-creator of dark web marketplace pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charge

A Virginia resident has pleaded guilty in Chicago to a federal drug conspiracy charge for his role in creating and running Empire Market, a major dark web marketplace that operated from 2018 to 2020.


Prewitt woman faces federal charges for alleged stabbing incident

A woman from Prewitt, New Mexico, has been charged in federal court after allegedly stabbing a man during an argument earlier this month.