U.S. Politics Press Releases

McCormack Baron Salazar awarded $75 million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation

The allocation will be invested in projects that provide educational opportunities, community services, and employment in underserved urban neighborhoods. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McCormack Baron …

DoD Tightens CMMC 2.0 Enforcement: Why Automation Is Now the Only Scalable Path to CMMC Level 2 Certification

With stricter DoD oversight, automation is becoming critical for defense contractors seeking faster, scalable, and audit-ready CMMC Level 2 compliance. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Department of …

Rohnert Park Man Indicted On Charges Of Manufacturing And Selling Firearms To Gang Members

SAN FRANCISCO – A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Alfredo Perez on charges of unlicensed manufacturing and dealing of firearms as well as firearms trafficking

Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced to 200 Months for Spying for China

Today, the Justice Department announced that Jinchao Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor who was convicted of espionage by a federal jury in August 2025, was sentenced in federal court to 200 months in prison. Wei, 25, also known as Patrick Wei, was arrested in …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Appoints Daisy Hartsfield to Represent House District 36

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   GOVERNOR GREEN APPOINTS DAISY HARTSFIELD TO REPRESENT HOUSE DISTRICT 36   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2026 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced the …

New Community Program Unites Service, Education, and Human Dignity

MINEOLA, NY, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chabad of Mineola Launches Student Dialogue Program to Foster Respect and Civil Discourse Mineola, NY — In response to rising social polarization, increased antisemitism, and a …

Stand Up for Science Receives 2025 Prix de l’Union Rationaliste

Stand Up for Science reçoit le Prix de l’Union rationaliste 2025 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up For Science is honored to receive the 2025 Prix de l’Union Rationaliste, awarded by the Union …

Federal Appeals Court Highlights Due Process Risks in Long-Term K–12 Suspensions

A federal appeals ruling warns that long-term K–12 suspensions require heightened due process, clear notice, and a reviewable record. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Primary source: You can read about …

United States Attorney’s Office Files Civil Forfeiture Action to Recover Proceeds of Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – The United States Attorney’s Office filed a civil forfeiture action to recover 200,000.039646 USDT (Tether), alleged to be proceeds of an online investment fraud scheme. The cryptocurrency currently has an estimated value of approximately $200,000 …

Huntington Man Sentenced for Federal Drug Crime and Violating Supervised Release

Former Operations Manager for Suburban Chicago Medical Center Indicted in Alleged $900,000 Fraud Scheme

BRANDON GETZLOFF allegedly embezzled $700,000 from his employer and $200,000 through a sports-event fraud.

Elizabeth Man Pleads Guilty to Making Antisemitic Threat to Injure Local Public Official and Making False Statements to FBI

Former Congressional Employee Arrested, Indicted in Theft of 240 Cell Phones

Christopher Southerland, 43, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, was arrested Friday and charged in a federal indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court for stealing approximately 240 government cell phones, valued at over $150,000, from the U.S. House of …

Fifteen Previously Deported Illegal Aliens Indicted for Illegal Reentry in the Southern District of Florida

U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones announced today that federal grand juries in the Southern District of Florida have separately indicted 15 previously deported illegal aliens on charges of illegally reentering the U.S.

Camden County Felon Sentenced to 133 Months’ Imprisonment for Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine and Possessing a Firearm

A Camden County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 133 months’ imprisonment for conspiring to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine and possessing a firearm.

Career offender admits to drug trafficking

A 52-year-old Laredo resident has admitted to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to do so

Laredo pharmacist pays six figures to settle Controlled Substance Act violations

The owner of Martinez Pharmacy in Laredo has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve allegations his pharmacy violated federal recordkeeping and dispensing requirements

Mississippi Man Arrested for Arson of Beth Israel and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life

A Mississippi man was arrested Saturday evening for charges related to his alleged arson of Beth Israel Congregation and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life building. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, United States Attorney J.E. Baxter …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Increasing Access to Employer-Provided Child and Elder Care Assistance for Workers Hardworking families deserve access to affordable care for their children and elderly loved ones who rely on them. But current law discourages employers from providing …

Boston City Council Welcomes Councilor Miniard Culpepper

The Boston City Council welcomed Councilor Miniard Culpepper, who began his first term representing District 7 on January 5, 2026, following a recent inauguration ceremony. Councilor Culpepper represents the neighborhood of Roxbury and sections of …