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Laurel resident pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

A man from Laurel, Montana, has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


New York man pleads guilty to D.C. swatting hoax and violent carjacking

Thierno Barry, a 23-year-old resident of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to several charges related to incidents that occurred in Washington, D.C., in March 2025.


Chairman Steil addresses oversight hearing on Government Publishing Office's adaptation in digital era

Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) delivered opening remarks at the Full Committee Hearing titled "Oversight of the Government Publishing Office in the Digital-First Era."


Department of the Interior reports record-high graduation rates for Bureau of Indian Education

The Department of the Interior has announced that the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) achieved its highest graduation rate to date.


National Energy Dominance Council announces $15 billion grid reliability agreement

The National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) has announced an agreement aimed at expanding the U.S. energy supply, lowering costs, and supporting the growth of data centers.


HUD provides $251.2 million loan for hospital expansion in South Carolina

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $251.2 million Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured supplemental mortgage to support the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).


FTC seeks contempt ruling against payment processor Cliq over alleged violations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested that a federal court hold payment processor Cliq, Inc., formerly known as Cardflex, Inc., and its top executives in contempt for allegedly violating a 2015 order regarding illegal credit card...


U.S. signs trade agreement with Taiwan to boost domestic semiconductor production

The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States have signed a trade agreement aimed at boosting the U.S. semiconductor industry.


U.S. signs trade agreement with Taiwan to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing

Today, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed a trade agreement focused on strengthening the U.S. semiconductor sector.


Ithaca man receives 15-year federal sentence for drug trafficking and firearms charges

Zachary Jackson, 38, from Ithaca, New York, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug and firearms offenses.


Three Pinehill men charged with murder after fatal assault

Three men from Pinehill, New Mexico, have been charged by federal authorities in connection with a violent assault that left one person dead and another seriously injured.


Clairton man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material

A Clairton, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the production of child sexual abuse material, according to an announcement from First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


USPS employee pleads guilty to stealing over $250K through fraudulent money orders

A U.S. Postal Service employee from East Hartford admitted in federal court to stealing more than $250,000 by issuing fraudulent postal money orders.


Retired DEA agent sentenced to five years for corruption involving organized crime

Retired Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Joseph Bongiovanni, 61, of Tonawanda, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction on multiple charges. U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo handed...


Executive Asst. Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino highlights recent CBP enforcement actions and agricultural threat

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared several updates between January 19-21, 2026 regarding CBP activities along the border and efforts to intercept agricultural threats like the khapra beetle.


House committee advances bills on charter schools expansion and boxing safety

The House Education and Workforce Committee has approved three bills aimed at expanding charter school opportunities and improving safety in professional boxing.


New Jersey man indicted for alleged hate crimes against Jewish victims in Manhattan

A New Jersey man has been charged with federal hate crimes for allegedly assaulting Jewish individuals in Manhattan.


House votes to reverse Superior National Forest mining withdrawal

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved H.J. Res. 140, a resolution aimed at reversing the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw over 225,000 acres in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development.


House Energy and Commerce Committee reviews bills on clean air reforms and public safety alerts

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, opened the committee's first full markup session of 2026 by reflecting on the previous year's legislative activity.


House panel seeks contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton over subpoena refusal

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has called for former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be held in contempt of Congress.