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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

By R. C. Jamison | Jan 21, 2026

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

By R. C. Jamison | Jan 21, 2026

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.

FTC announces agenda for January 28 workshop on age verification technologies

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the agenda for its upcoming workshop on age verification and estimation technologies, scheduled for January 28, 2026.

House panel reviews bills on charter school expansion and boxer protections

Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee held a markup session to consider three bills focused on expanding educational opportunities through charter schools and enhancing protections for professional boxers.

New York man sentenced for postal service fraud involving stolen identities

Ezekiel Bailey, a 33-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for using stolen identities to defraud the U.S. Postal Service.

Rapids Theatre owner sentenced for fraud involving COVID-19 relief funds

John L. Hutchins, owner of Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls, and Roberto Soliman have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to defraud federal COVID-19 relief programs out of more than $1.8 million. U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca...

Aerospace Industries Association urges swift passage of increased FAA funding bill

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has called on Congress to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation–Housing–Urban Development (THUD) funding bill, which includes an increase in funding for the Federal...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights cartel fugitive case and policy changes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several updates on January 21, 2026 regarding a cartel-linked fugitive, reactions to critics, and new enforcement policies attributed to President Trump’s administration.

Tallahassee residents indicted on federal charges related to mail theft and bank fraud

Jaheed Anthony Lloyd Williams, 25, and Taija Avion Smith, 26, both from Tallahassee, Florida, have been indicted on multiple federal charges including mail theft, bank fraud conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft.

D.C. man sentenced for role in multi-state COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud

Isiah Lewis, a 35-year-old resident of Prince George’s County, Maryland, has been sentenced to 53 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Mexican national sentenced after armed standoff with law enforcement in Levy County

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026

Camerino Perez Perez, also known as “Squirrel,” has been sentenced to sixteen months in prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition as an alien unlawfully present in the United States.

Leader of CJNG cartel indicted in Washington D.C., faces drug trafficking charges

By C. M. Ingle | Jan 21, 2026

Armando Gomez Nunez, identified as a senior leader of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), has been indicted in Washington, D.C. on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

Grassley urges renewed Robinson-Patman Act enforcement for small business protection

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Mike Rounds have called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to strengthen enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act.

Mentmore man sentenced to over three years for assault and strangulation

A man from Mentmore, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for assaulting and strangling a victim, resulting in substantial bodily injury.

Former suburban Chicago officer found guilty of stealing cash and drugs during traffic stops

A former police officer from the Phoenix, Illinois Police Department has been found guilty on federal corruption charges for his role in a scheme to steal cash and drugs during traffic stops.

Pending home sales drop nationally as all regions see monthly declines