United States

SBA Drought Disaster Loans for Utah Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofits in Utah that the deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans for drought-related economic losses is April 13, 2026. These Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) can provide working capital up to $2 million.

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center for Winter Storm Victims

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Business Recovery Center in Sultan, WA, to assist businesses and residents affected by the 2025 Severe Winter Storms. The center provides assistance with disaster loan applications and operates until April 3, 2026.

FMCSA Warns Against Selling, Buying, or Leasing USDOT/MC Numbers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a warning that selling, buying, or leasing USDOT or MC numbers outside of legitimate corporate transactions is prohibited. The agency will inactivate USDOT numbers and revoke registrations if this practice is discovered.

FMCSA Removes Fourteen Devices from Registered ELD List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed fourteen electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its registered list due to failure to meet minimum requirements. Motor carriers must replace these devices within 60 days.

FMCSA Seeks Drivers for Hours-of-Service Pilot Program Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking 18 truck drivers to participate in a six-week pilot program to test upcoming hours-of-service flexibility options. This pre-testing phase aims to refine study plans and data collection tools before a broader rollout.

FMCSA Removes Nine Devices from Registered ELD List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed nine electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its registered list due to non-compliance with federal requirements. Motor carriers using these devices have 60 days to replace them with compliant alternatives.

ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of numerous criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted of sex crimes and drug trafficking. The agency highlighted that a significant portion of its arrests involve individuals with prior criminal charges or convictions in the U.S.

DHS: Four-Time Deported Alien Arrested After Subway Attack

The Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of Bairon Posada-Herandez, a four-time deported illegal alien with multiple prior charges, following an alleged assault on two individuals in New York City. DHS is calling on New York authorities to honor an ICE detainer against the individual.

ICE Requests NJ Politicians Not Release Criminal Alien Accused of Assault

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has requested New Jersey politicians not release Gerardo Garcia Gonzalez, an undocumented immigrant accused of sexual assault. The individual had previously been removed from the U.S. but re-entered illegally.

ICE Arrest of Truck Driver Involved in Critical Injury Crash

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Sukhdev Singh, an undocumented immigrant with a New York-issued Commercial Driver's License, in connection with a semi-truck crash that critically injured a U.S. citizen. The agency highlighted concerns about undocumented individuals operating commercial vehicles.