President Biden mourns the passing of Cecile Richards
By Federal Newswire | Jan 20, 2025
Jill and President Joe Biden expressed their sorrow at the passing of Cecile Richards.
President Biden issues pardons amid concerns over threats to public servants
By Federal Newswire | Jan 20, 2025
President Joe Biden issued a statement on January 20, 2025, addressing the threats and intimidation faced by public servants in the United States.
AIA congratulates Trump, Vance; pledges continued collaboration with administration
By Federal Newswire | Jan 20, 2025
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning extended congratulations to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance following their inauguration.
President Biden grants pardons and commutes Leonard Peltier's sentence
By Federal Newswire | Jan 20, 2025
President Joe Biden has announced a series of pardons and a commutation, citing various reasons for his decisions.
EUCI co-founder: 'DeFi remains a niche phenomenon globally'
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2025
Marina Markezic, director and co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), said that decentralized finance (DeFi) remains a "niche globally," with European Union (EU) adoption above the global average but still lagging behind other...
Biden grants clemency to seven individuals highlighting second chances
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2025
President Joe Biden has announced a series of clemency actions, granting pardons to five individuals and commuting the sentences of two others.
Biden signs executive order to aid neglected American communities
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2025
When President Joe Biden assumed office, he observed that numerous American communities had been neglected.
Biden signs executive order for community comeback amid new economic development funding
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2025
President Biden is set to sign an Executive Order aimed at revitalizing economically distressed communities, marking a continuation of the administration's focus on supporting areas left behind by previous economic policies.
MEP Berger on stablecoins: 'Europe must not be left behind and should be an attractive hub for innovation'
By Federal Newswire | Jan 19, 2025
Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Stefan Berger has emphasized the importance of Europe not being "left behind" in the global race for innovation concerning stablecoins.
Dutch AFM: Policy changes could 'increase regulatory divergence between the US and the EU'
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2025
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has indicated that future policy developments in the United States and European Union could lead to increased "regulatory divergence," particularly in the areas of sustainability and crypto-assets.
Lawmakers call for probe into alleged misuse of PEPFAR funds
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2025
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, along with Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart and Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt, have expressed concern over the alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars within the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS...
Utica man sentenced to eight years for drug and money laundering charges
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2025
Willie Alvarado, Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Utica, New York, received an eight-year federal prison sentence for attempted possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine and money laundering.
Atlanta man sentenced for defrauding pandemic relief programs
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2025
Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to a new prison term for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program of over $323,000.
New York man pleads guilty to bank fraud involving fake passports
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2025
A New York resident, Jean Andre Bontiffe, has admitted guilt in a Boston federal court for using fake United States passport cards to access bank accounts belonging to three Massachusetts residents.
Marion man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2025
A Marion, Iowa man has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for possessing firearms as a felon.
Biden reaffirms support for Equal Rights Amendment as part of U.S. Constitution
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2025
President Joe Biden reiterated his longstanding support for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), emphasizing its significance in ensuring equality.
Markenzy Lapointe reflects on achievements as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Florida
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2025
Markenzy Lapointe, the outgoing United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, reflected on his tenure and achievements as he steps down from his position.
EPA fines Stericycle $9.5M over hazardous waste violations
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a settlement with Stericycle, Inc. for violations related to hazardous waste management.
Biden-Harris administration allocates $3.6 billion for national homelessness assistance
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of nearly $3.6 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC) program awards.
Pittsburgh man sentenced for failing sex offender registration
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2025
A former Pittsburgh resident, Terry Bonner, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for failing to comply with sex offender registration laws.
