A federal judge in Vermont sentenced Luis Fernando Barragan-Palacios, 29, to 18 months in prison for smuggling nearly 100 migrants across the Canadian border into the United States. Barragan-Palacios, originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, earned approximately $500,000 from the human smuggling operation over a five-month period. He is expected to be deported upon completing his sentence.
President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the State Department on Monday, reflecting on his foreign policy achievements as his presidency enters its final week.
Rep. Andy Olges (R-TN) introduced a bill that would permit President-elect Donald Trump to enter negotiations with Denmark about the potential for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.
The Biden administration announced an Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion that regulates AI chip exports and aims to keep the technology out of the hands of U.S. adversaries.
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser expressed his lack of confidence in New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s ability to ensure the city’s safety following a terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people. In an interview with the Christian Post, Nungesser accused Cantrell of being disengaged from addressing the city’s safety concerns.
Norfolk Southern crews are working to clear the wreckage of a train derailment in Scott County, Kentucky, as the region braces for an incoming snowstorm.
Macy’s has announced plans to close 66 underperforming stores this year as part of its Bold New Chapter strategy, which includes closing about 150 underproductive locations over a three-year period.
Actress Jean Smart has called on television networks to forego broadcasting live award shows and instead donate the proceeds to aid victims of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is set to host a live-streamed chat on his platform X with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, ahead of the country's February 23 national election.
