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EPA reports significant progress in enforcement efforts for fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its Fiscal Year 2024 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results, showcasing a significant improvement in efforts to hold polluters accountable and protect communities.


Small businesses face rising labor costs amid recruitment challenges

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its November jobs report, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by small businesses in filling job openings.


Boulder man convicted for illegal firearm possession amid ongoing legal proceedings

A federal judge has convicted Paul Anthony LaFournaise, a resident of Boulder, for illegally possessing a firearm.


Kings County man indicted for alleged possession of child sex abuse material

A federal grand jury has indicted Quentin Nelson, 32, from Corcoran, on charges of receiving and possessing child sex abuse material.


Labor department finds systemic safety failures at Atalco Gramercy LLC

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) conducted impact inspections in October 2024 at 15 mines across several states, resulting in the issuance of 286 violations.


Justice Department reveals civil rights violations in Memphis

The Justice Department has concluded its investigation into the Memphis Police Department and the City of Memphis, uncovering civil rights violations.


EPA highlights fiscal year results with focus on pollution reduction

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its Fiscal Year 2024 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results, showcasing the agency's renewed efforts to hold polluters accountable and protect communities.


Heritage Foundation supports Kelly Loeffler's appointment as SBA administrator

The Heritage Foundation has expressed its support for Kelly Loeffler following her appointment as the Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator in President-elect Donald Trump's forthcoming administration. Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of...


Three face charges in alleged Medicaid fraud scheme involving overbilling

A federal indictment has been issued against three individuals accused of orchestrating a Medicaid fraud scheme involving wire fraud and money laundering.


DoD outlines new strategy against evolving drone threats

On December 2, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a classified Strategy for Countering Unmanned Systems.


Baton Rouge man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

James S. Burland, a 69-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.


DoD conducts MACH-TB hypersonic flight test with commercial launch

The U.S. Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), along with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, conducted a flight test in November for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB).


Palmer man convicted over multiple aviation regulation breaches

A federal jury in Anchorage has found William Marsan, a resident of Palmer, Alaska, guilty of violating several aviation regulations.


German man sentenced for traveling to NJ intending illicit conduct

A German national, Christian Stefan Walther, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for traveling to New Jersey with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.


New Haven man pleads not guilty to cocaine trafficking charges

A federal grand jury in Hartford has indicted Roberto Lozada, also known as Roberto Lozado and "Omi," for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


App Association supports Google's appeal against Epic Games verdict

Today, ACT | The App Association submitted an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Google.


U.S.-Spain working group discusses Central America's key challenges

The United States and Spain have issued a joint statement following the fourth meeting of the U.S.-Spain Working Group on Central America, which took place in Washington, D.C., on December 4.


Federal inmate charged with cyberstalking alongside sister

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, have announced charges against Fred Mastroianni and Doreen Mastroianni.


Virginia man faces multiple charges for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A Virginia resident, Charles Orlando Pratt IV, has been apprehended on charges of assaulting law enforcement and other offenses related to the events of January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.


Sex offender receives over 11 years for child exploitation offenses

Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Michael Szwarc, 36, from Derby, has been sentenced to 134 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford delivered the sentence...