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‘Maybe DHS Was a Bad Idea’

“We don’t do politics in the Department of Homeland Security,” Tom Ridge, the nation’s first DHS secretary, liked to say whenever reporters would ask how he handled pressure from the White House. Ridge, a moderate Republican and a Vietnam vet with a square …

How FEMA Job Cuts Could Make Disasters Even More Costly

Fire-affected residents meet with FEMA officials on January 14, 2025 in Pasadena, California, where a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened today to help homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profits with their economic recovery. Hot, powerful winds on …

State increases disaster funding

In the face of federal cuts, Pennsylvania is boosting the amount it spends on disaster aid and recovery. State spending to help state agencies respond to disasters doubled to $40 million from $20 million in the state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, the …

One company's push for private flood insurance

By Scott D ance The New York Times WASHINGTON - Flood risk is a losing bet for most insurance carriers because, when a big storm hits, damage can be extraordinarily costly and concentrated. That has left the federal government to insure most flood-prone …

Letters to the Editor: January 15, 2025

The NY power shortage          New York, including Long Island, is facing an existential power shortage. Long-time fossil fuel plants are being closed, the Indian Point nuclear power plant, which supplied about a quarter of New York’s downstate emissions- …

US announces multi-million dollar investment in anti-drone technology

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS, announced the creation of a new office to oversee strategic investments in drone and counter-drone technologies. It also revealed a $115 million investment in anti-drone systems to secure the venues for events …

The State of the Science 1 Year On: The Federal Workforce

Part 4 of “The State of the Science 1 Year On,” a report from Eos and AGU Overview Before Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump openly stated his desire to drastically reduce the size of the federal workforce and cut teams, programs, and even cabinet- …

Bolstered Ditch Plain Dune Is Complete

The 16-foot engineered dune at Ditch Plain in Montauk is expected to interact with the Atlantic eventually and will serve only as a “speed bump” in a big coastal storm. The East Hampton Town Board, minus Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez, who was attending …

NYCHA Celebrates Landmarks for Sustainability in 2025 

On many levels, 2025 was a productive year on the sustainability front for NYCHA.  From new solar power installations and innovative waste disposal systems to expanding energy-efficient heating/cooling service and launching green infrastructure to …

Trump’s War on America

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, in Minneapolis last week, unleashing a wave of anti-ICE protests and sentiment throughout Minnesota and the rest of the United States.  On …

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s Defamation Suit Against Opponent Dismissed

More than four months after U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick filed a defamation lawsuit against her 26-year-old primary challenger, the suit has been tossed out by the courts. In September, the embattled Democratic Broward congresswoman sued Elijah …

Which Local Counties Face The Worst Winter Weather Risks?

Even though we have yet to bear the brunt of just how brutal the snow and cold can be this time of year in the Tri-State Area (South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota), nobody needs to tell us about how extreme winter weather can be. With massive amounts of snowfall …

Alabama farmers and residents brace for a dry Winter and Spring

Alabama is still dealing with drought. The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor lists parts of Marengo, Greene, and Hale Counties as extremely dry. Severe drought includes about twenty counties. The Gulf coast is currently listed as exceptionally …

A storm tore open the roof of this massive Oregon landmark. Will anyone save it?

When they were completed in 1943, Tillamook’s twin blimp hangars were marvels of wartime engineering. Each structure was 175 feet tall, 1,072 feet long and nearly 300 feet wide — large enough that one hangar could house six football fields. Constructed …

DHS Pours $115M Into Counter-Drone Tech for World Cup Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday that it is investing $115 million into drone and counter-drone technologies in anticipation of the 2026 World Cup (FIFA 2026).  That investment is being overseen by the new DHS Program Executive …

Democrats are winning in court on one key issue: Trump’s funding freezes

Democrats keep taking the Trump administration to court over funding freezes — and they keep winning. Yet they don’t see this cycle — in which the White House cuts off funding, and they sue to recoup it — ending any time soon. Dozens of Democratic …

Keeping Score: Renee Good Fatally Shot by ICE; Women Work Longer and Are Paid Less Worldwide; N.Y. Fights Back Against ...

In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup. Lest We …

Marin Voice: Council member shares plans for Corte Madera in 2026

Despite recent rising waters, 2025 was a remarkable year for Corte Madera. I’m writing to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of our town staff under manager Adam Wolff and, secondly, to suggest a few areas where I believe we should focus our …

Trump administration to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities starting February

Trump administration to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities starting February The Trump administration will cease federal funding to sanctuary cities and states starting Feb. 1, escalating enforcement of immigration policies. Trump accuses …

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travel and Tour World (TTW) has revealed its Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026, showcasing airports that are …

Thomas J. Henry Sponsors Martin Luther King Jr Marches Across Major Texas Cities honoring a Legacy of Justice & Equality

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry, a Texas-based attorney, is proud to announce his sponsorship of the Martin Luther King Jr. marches taking place in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, …

Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. Publishes The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11 and Power in U.S. Bankruptcies

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. has released his new non-fiction book, The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11, a compelling and eye-opening examination of how U.S. Chapter 11 …

Main Street Economics Releases New Video Contrasting Socialism and Capitalism in Action

Illustrates Economic Outcomes Through Real-World Examples of Poland and Venezuela WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics, an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to educating Americans …

Join Us Jan. 27 to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Event: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music

Livestream on 1/27 at 5:30 PM ET: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music will be at Paul Robeson House & Museum with UPenn’s MLK Symposium. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearm and Ammunition

BOSTON – A Worcester man pleaded guilty today in federal court to being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition.

Armed Bank Robber Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison

Five people arrested for alleged drug conspiracy at Dumfries motel

Five defendants made their initial appearance in court today on charges relating to criminal activity alleged to have taken place in and around the Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries.

Jefferson County Man Accused of Distributing Fatal Dose of Fentanyl

An indictment accuses Daryn Karnes of supplying a mixture containing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a man in Jefferson County, Missouri in 2024.

Matthew L. Harvey Formally Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey has taken the formal oath of office in a special ceremony today at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. U.S. Attorney Harvey was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on June 30, 2025, and confirmed …

Virginia Beach man sentenced to 45 years in prison for auto loan scheme and identity theft

Dion Lamont Camp, 41, of Virginia Beach, was sentenced today to 45 years in prison for defrauding and exploiting numerous victims including romantic partners, credit unions, auto dealers, and even strangers.

Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Mexican National Sentenced for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy and Money Laundering Conspiracy

Man sentenced for PPP loan fraud of more than half a million dollars

A Missouri man was sentenced to 21 months in prison for submitting false information on applications for disaster relief loans resulting in a loss of $522,000 for the Small Business Administration (SBA). 

Port Huron Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing $900,000 From His Employer

High-ranking Sinaloa Cartel member extradited to Atlanta to face cocaine trafficking charges

Following his extradition from Mexico to the United States, Roberto Najera Gutierrez, a/k/a Kunfu Panda and a/k/a La Gallina, pleaded not guilty in the Northern District of Georgia to a federal charge of conspiring to manufacture and …

Mexican Child Rapist Alien Charged with Perjury and Immigration Fraud

Anchorage woman indicted, arrested for wire, bank fraud scheme involving mail theft and aggravated identity theft

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Anchorage woman was arrested Wednesday in Anchorage after a federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment last month alleging she executed a wire and bank fraud scheme where she stole victims’ personal identifying information …

Jacksonville Woman Charged with Assaulting Officers Conducting an Immigration Operation

Jacksonville, Florida - Jennifer Susan Cruz (40, Jacksonville) has been charged by complaint with assaulting officers conducting an immigration operation. If convicted, Cruz faces a maximum penalty of eight years in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. …

District Man Sentenced to 21 Years for April 2023 Murder at Southeast Apartment Complex

Darrell Hinkle, 37, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 21 years in prison for the April 2023 murder of Dajuan Blakney in front of an apartment complex in Southeast Washington, DC, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.