Oklahoma FEMA Newswire

Democrats’ Best Hope To Rein In ICE Is Right Now

WASHINGTON – If Democrats in Congress have any chance at reining in how Immigration and Customs Enforcement operates under President Donald Trump, it’s right now. Lawmakers in both parties and both chambers are set to work over the weekend to try to reach …

FAA Establishes New Drone Testing Hubs in Oklahoma, Indiana

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating two new test sites for drones, located in Oklahoma and Indiana, the Department of Transportation announced last week.   The winning site bids came from The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Indiana …

When can you start filing taxes? Deadlines to know in Oklahoma

Jan. 15, 2026, 5:01 a.m. CT In just a few weeks, Oklahomans will be able to start filing their taxes. Don't worry, even though returns can be filed as early as late January, the deadline isn't until April, but it's recommended to start …

Oklahoma emergency management faces federal funding shortfall

Summary: Federal Emergency Management Performance Grant funding to Oklahoma drops significantly. OEM requests $6.8 million from the state to cover FY 2027 shortfall. 97% of OEM funding depends on uncertain federal grants. Like a few other state agencies, …

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 …

A Government in Chaos: Trump’s first year back in office

Trump entered office in January 2025 with plans for quick action that would dramatically change the way the federal government operates. Not only did he and his top aides hold specific views about the role of government, they came to power with a …

ICE’s threat was there from the beginning

America has been through plenty of dark times in its history, from a Civil War to depressions and two bloody world wars that leveled much of the world. But for most of us alive today, those events all happened before we were born. Aside from the ongoing …

CT's Murphy, DeLauro seeking Homeland Security reforms in funding bill

Democrats’ desire to rein in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has spilled into Congress’ appropriations process as the party weighs whether to stymie efforts to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security without some guardrails. That has …

Murphy, DeLauro seeking Homeland Security reforms in funding bill

Democrats’ desire to rein in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has spilled into Congress’ appropriations process as the party weighs whether to stymie efforts to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security without some guardrails. That has …

Islamic Society of Tulsa weighing next steps after BA denies mosque zoning request

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The Islamic Society of Tulsa said it's currently weighing its options after the Broken Arrow City Council voted on Monday night to deny a zoning request for a new mosque. It's a decision the Islamic Society said was both …

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.