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State Department Issues Public Schedule for Jan. 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Jan. 16, 2026:

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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO

Secretary Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the White House.

DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU

11:15 a.m. Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi at the Department of State.

(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)

DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS

Deputy Secretary Rigas attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS ... Show Full Article

PENSACOLA MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:

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PENSACOLA MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Adrian Dion Pettaway Jr., 24, of Pensacola, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with distribution of a controlled substance. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges today.

Pettaway appeared for his arraignment in federal court before United States Magistrate Judge Hope T. Cannon on December 22, 2025, ... Show Full Article TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * PENSACOLA MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Adrian Dion Pettaway Jr., 24, of Pensacola, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with distribution of a controlled substance. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges today. Pettaway appeared for his arraignment in federal court before United States Magistrate Judge Hope T. Cannon on December 22, 2025,in Pensacola, Florida. Jury trial is scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 8:30 am before District Court Judge T. Kent Wetherell, II.

If convicted, Pettaway faces between five to 40 years' imprisonment.

The case involved a joint investigation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey Tharp is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation by a grand jury that a defendant has committed a violation of federal criminal law and is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the government's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug trafficking.

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices that serve as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. To access available public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida (https://ecf.flnd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl) website. For more information about the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl.

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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/pensacola-man-charged-drug-trafficking

Convicted Drug Trafficker On Federal Supervised Release Pleads Guilty To Distributing 63 Kilograms of Cocaine

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:

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Convicted Drug Trafficker On Federal Supervised Release Pleads Guilty To Distributing 63 Kilograms of Cocaine

A convicted drug trafficker pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute more than 63 kilograms of cocaine, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Matthew Gerard Hendy, 42, of Charlotte, was on federal supervised release for a previous drug conviction when ... Show Full Article CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Convicted Drug Trafficker On Federal Supervised Release Pleads Guilty To Distributing 63 Kilograms of Cocaine A convicted drug trafficker pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute more than 63 kilograms of cocaine, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Matthew Gerard Hendy, 42, of Charlotte, was on federal supervised release for a previous drug conviction whenhe reoffended.

Alicia Jones, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Charlotte Field Division, and Sheriff Eddie Cathey of the Union County Sheriff's Office, join U.S. Attorney Ferguson in making the announcement.

According to the plea documents and other court filings, in 2012, Hendy was convicted in federal court in the Eastern District of North Carolina of drug trafficking, money laundering, and firearms offenses and was sentenced to five years in prison followed by a term of supervised release. In 2023, and while Hendy was still under court supervision for the prior offense, law enforcement learned that he had arranged a large delivery of narcotics. On December 9, 2023, law enforcement intercepted the delivery when the tractor trailer loaded with the drugs arrived at the meeting location. When Hendy saw law enforcement on the scene he attempted to flee. Hendy later admitted he had ordered 63 kilograms of cocaine.

Hendy remains in federal custody. At sentencing, he faces a minimum of 15 years in prison due to the prior offense, and a maximum of life in prison. A sentencing date has not been set.

In making the announcement, U.S. Attorney Ferguson thanked the ATF and the Union County Sheriff's Office for their investigation of the case, and the U.S. Probation Office for its invaluable assistance.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Alfredo De La Rosa of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Charlotte is prosecuting the case.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/convicted-drug-trafficker-federal-supervised-release-pleads-guilty-distributing-63

Chicago Nurse Charged With Distributing Counterfeit Ozempic

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026:

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Chicago Nurse Charged with Distributing Counterfeit Ozempic

CHICAGO -- A registered nurse has been charged in federal court in Chicago with distributing counterfeit Ozempic.

SHARON CHRISTINE SACKMAN distributed the counterfeit drugs to three individuals in Chicago in 2023, according to a criminal information filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The drugs were labeled as the weight-loss medication Ozempic, ... Show Full Article ROCKFORD, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Chicago Nurse Charged with Distributing Counterfeit Ozempic CHICAGO -- A registered nurse has been charged in federal court in Chicago with distributing counterfeit Ozempic. SHARON CHRISTINE SACKMAN distributed the counterfeit drugs to three individuals in Chicago in 2023, according to a criminal information filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The drugs were labeled as the weight-loss medication Ozempic,but they were not manufactured by Ozempic's manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, nor did they contain Ozempic's active ingredient semaglutide, the information states. Sackman was a registered professional nurse but was not licensed by law to prescribe, administer, dispense, or sell Ozempic, the information states.

Sackman, 52, who currently resides in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is charged with one count of distributing misbranded drugs and three counts of dispensing counterfeit drugs. Each count is punishable by up to a year in federal prison. Sackman pleaded not guilty on Tuesday during her arraignment in federal court in Chicago. A status hearing was scheduled for Feb. 3, 2026, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Laura K. McNally.

The charges were announced by Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Ronne Malham, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Havey.

The public is reminded that an information is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

View information here: sackman_information.pdf (https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/media/1423396/dl?inline)

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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr/chicago-nurse-charged-distributing-counterfeit-ozempic

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Energizer Large Power Indicator Lanterns

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 15, 2026:

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Name of Product: Energizer Large Power Indicator Lanterns

Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries installed in the lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: January 15, 2026

Units: About 4,100

Consumer Contact: Energizer toll free at 800-383-7323 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customersupport@energizer.com or online at https://energizer.com/lightings/lanternrecall or www.energizer.com and clicking on the "Lantern ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Energizer Large Power Indicator Lanterns Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries installed in the lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: January 15, 2026 Units: About 4,100 Consumer Contact: Energizer toll free at 800-383-7323 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customersupport@energizer.com or online at https://energizer.com/lightings/lanternrecall or www.energizer.com and clicking on the "LanternRecall" tab.

Recall Details

Description: This recall involves the Energizer(R) Large Power Indicator Lantern. The lantern is a cone-shaped portable light with an opaque lens and "Energizer" displayed on the side. The top portion of the lantern is gray with a large power button on top and a red handle. The model number of the lantern is BGAAL9 and the SKU number is 039800143341 or 039800143334. The model is located on the bottom of the light, on the removable cover that provides access to the charging cord storage area. The SKU is located on the packaging. Only lanterns with a date code of June 2024 located on the base of the unit, are part of this recall. The date code is shown using two circles, one circle has an arrow pointing to the year ("24"), and the other has an arrow pointing to the month ("6").

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact Energizer for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to register for the recall by providing proof of the affected date code. Consumers will then be sent prepaid shipping materials to return their recalled lantern. Once the lantern is returned, consumers will be issued a refund.

Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance."

Incidents/Injuries: The firm reported one incident of the lithium-ion battery in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Meijer, Blain, and Fleet Wholesale stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com between January and November 2025 for between $35 to $45. In addition, approximately 100 lanterns were distributed to reviewers through the Bazaarvoice marketing program.

Importer(s): Energizer Holdings, Inc., of Clayton, Missouri

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 26-183

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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Energizer-Recalls-Rechargeable-Lanterns-Due-to-Overheating

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Adams RealComfort & StyleWell Adirondack Patio Chairs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 15, 2026:

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Name of Product: Adams RealComfort and StyleWell Adirondack Patio Chairs

Hazard: The recalled chairs can crack and collapse, posing injury and fall hazards.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: January 15, 2026

Units: About 6,100

Consumer Contact: Adams Manufacturing toll-free at 866-546-1806 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@adamsmfg.com, online at www.adamsmfg.com/recalls or at www.adamsmfg.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the top of the page ... Show Full Article

Treasury International Capital Data for November

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026:

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Treasury International Capital Data for November

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for November 2025. The next release, which will report on data for December 2025, is scheduled for February 18, 2026.

The sum total in November of all net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term U.S. securities, and banking flows was a net TIC inflow of $212.0 billion. Of this, net foreign private inflows were $167.2 billion, ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Treasury International Capital Data for November The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for November 2025. The next release, which will report on data for December 2025, is scheduled for February 18, 2026. The sum total in November of all net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term U.S. securities, and banking flows was a net TIC inflow of $212.0 billion. Of this, net foreign private inflows were $167.2 billion,and net foreign official inflows were $44.9 billion.

Foreign residents increased their holdings of long-term U.S. securities in November; their net purchases were $221.8 billion. Net purchases by private foreign investors were $157.8 billion, and net purchases by foreign official institutions were $64.0 billion.

U.S. residents increased their holdings of long-term foreign securities, with net purchases of $1.6 billion.

After including adjustments, such as estimated foreign portfolio acquisitions of U.S. stocks through stock swaps, overall net foreign purchases of long-term securities are estimated to have been $220.2 billion in November.

Foreign residents increased their holdings of U.S. Treasury bills by $0.4 billion. Foreign resident holdings of all dollar-denominated short-term U.S. securities and other custody liabilities decreased by $6.5 billion.

Banks' own net dollar-denominated liabilities to foreign residents decreased by $1.7 billion.

Complete data are available on the Treasury website here (https://home.treasury.gov/data/treasury-international-capital-tic-system).

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About TIC Data

The monthly data on holdings of long-term securities, as well as the monthly table on Major Foreign Holders of Treasury Securities, reflect foreign holdings of U.S. securities collected primarily on the basis of custodial data. These data help provide a window into foreign ownership of U.S. securities, but they cannot attribute holdings of U.S. securities with complete accuracy. For example, if a U.S. Treasury security purchased by a foreign resident is held in a custodial account in a third country, the true ownership of the security will not be reflected in the data. The custodial data will also not properly attribute U.S. Treasury securities managed by foreign private portfolio managers who invest on behalf of residents of other countries. In addition, foreign countries may hold dollars and other U.S. assets that are not captured in the TIC data. For these reasons, it is difficult to draw precise conclusions from TIC data about changes in the foreign holdings of U.S. financial assets by individual countries.

TIC Release for January (https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Press-notice-TIC-for-Jan-2026.pdf)

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Original text here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0365

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