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Department of the Interior expands West Virginia's oversight over coal mining on federal land

The Department of the Interior has amended its cooperative agreement with West Virginia, expanding the state's authority to oversee coal mining and reclamation on federal lands within its borders.


HUD appoints six new members to Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the appointment of six new members to the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC), a federal advisory body.


Mississippi men indicted for alleged bid rigging affecting school sports equipment contracts

Three Mississippi residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly conspiring to rig bids on sports equipment sold to public schools in the state.


FTC finalizes consent order requiring divestitures in Boeing-Spirit AeroSystems deal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order related to Boeing's acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. The order was initially accepted by the FTC on December 2, 2025, pending final approval.


Tucson airman and spouse indicted for multi-million dollar fraud against Department of War

A Tucson couple has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of War of millions of dollars over several years.


Five plead guilty in Miami check theft ring tied to drugs

Five residents of Miami Gardens have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a scheme involving stolen U.S. Postal Service mail keys, counterfeit checks, and drug trafficking.


Philadelphia man sentenced to over 21 years for triple armed carjacking spree

Symair Carson-Williams, also known as “Lil Meer,” was sentenced to 253 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay over $10,000 in restitution for his involvement in a series of armed carjackings in Philadelphia.


Colombian robbery crew member pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar South Florida jewelry theft ring

The last member of a Colombian transnational robbery crew has pleaded guilty for his involvement in a series of jewelry thefts targeting couriers and high-end retailers in South Florida, resulting in losses exceeding $5 million.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal re-entry and failure to register as sex offender

Teodoso Gonzalez-Guzman, a 40-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegal re-entry and failing to register as a sex offender.


El Salvador national sentenced to 45 years for exploiting minor in North Texas

An individual from El Salvador living illegally in the United States has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for child exploitation crimes involving a 12-year-old boy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney for the Northern...


CBP highlights closure of Puebla Tree border gap and multi-agency fugitive arrest

CBP reported on February 18-19, 2026 about closing a major San Diego border gap previously exploited by cartels and about apprehending an INTERPOL fugitive in Houston with help from ICE.


Justice Department seeks end to federal oversight for Cleveland police

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City of Cleveland have jointly requested the termination of the federal consent decree that has overseen the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) since 2015.


Former Troup County payroll manager sentenced after embezzling over $500K

Wesleigh Gaddy, a former payroll and benefits specialist for Troup County, Georgia, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than $500,000 from the county’s payroll accounts.


Senators seek answers from Pentagon on securing generic drug supplies for military

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth, seeking information about efforts to secure the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain for...


Plainview man receives 50-year sentence for child sexual exploitation

A Plainview man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a 10-year-old child, according to an announcement from United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould.


CBP reports significant decline in border apprehensions under Trump administration

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its operational statistics for January 2026, highlighting the impact of President Donald J. Trump’s border security policies over the past year.


Secretary Rubio meets with Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif to discuss security and economic cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington, DC, according to a statement from Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights Florida cases involving violent crime and marriage fraud

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported on February 17, 2026 about two major cases in Florida—a violent attack by a Venezuelan national in Port St. Lucie and an alleged Chinese-run marriage fraud scheme targeting U.S soldiers—emphasizing...


Prince George's County schools employee indicted on charges related to child sexual abuse material

A Prince George’s County Public Schools employee, Xaviour Smith, 28, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been indicted on five counts related to the production of child sexual abuse material.


CBP seizes $602K in methamphetamine at Laredo Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at over $602,000 on February 8.