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U.S. Attorney's Office reports fourth-quarter immigration enforcement statistics for Arizona

The United States Attorney’s Office has released its immigration enforcement statistics for the final quarter of 2024.


Labor Department secures $4M deal with JBS USA over child labor issues

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with JBS USA Food Co., the country's largest meat packing processor, to address child labor compliance issues.


White House announces export control framework affecting AI semiconductor exports

The White House has announced a new Export Control Framework for AI Diffusion, which introduces country-specific caps and a licensing regime for the export of advanced semiconductors from the United States.


Biden administration awards $53 million to HP for semiconductor facility expansion

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant award under the CHIPS Incentives Program to support domestic manufacturing and technological advancement.


Evansville man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after police chase

Arties Dushawn Brown, a 35-year-old resident of Evansville, Indiana, has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.


HUD allocates $150 million for tribal community affordable housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant investment in affordable housing for Tribal communities.


CBP proposes new rules for tracking low-value imports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at enhancing enforcement measures for low-value shipments, also known as de minimis shipments.


Phoenix man receives prison sentence for sending drugs to inmates

Julius Darnell Dixon, a 54-year-old resident of Phoenix, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.


EPA completes review of Woodstock Superfund site cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its comprehensive review of the cleanup efforts at the Linemaster Switch Corp. Superfund site in Woodstock, Connecticut.


Auburn man receives prison sentence for drug trafficking

An Auburn resident has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for distributing cocaine base.


Biden announces approval of student debt cancellation for over 5 million Americans

Today, President Joe Biden announced that his administration is approving student loan relief for over 150,000 borrowers.


Biden-Harris Administration releases new rule on artificial intelligence diffusion

The Biden-Harris Administration has introduced an Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, aimed at bolstering U.S. national security and economic strength in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence.


Missouri man receives 30-year sentence for recording sex acts with minor

A Missouri man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for recording himself engaging in sexual acts with a minor. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey delivered the sentence on Tuesday.


Slidell chiropractor pleads guilty to healthcare fraud involving COVID-19 test kits

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Dennis Michael Peyroux, a 57-year-old chiropractor from Slidell, Louisiana, has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud.


Open source AI fosters innovation in healthcare through enhanced data security

Open source AI models, such as Llama, are increasingly being utilized in the healthcare sector.


Blinken to discuss Middle East issues at Atlantic Council event

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is scheduled to deliver remarks on the Middle East at the Atlantic Council.


IPEC releases annual intellectual property report for fiscal year 2024

The Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) has released its Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress.


Erie man sentenced for distribution of child sexual abuse material

A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing and attempting to distribute child sexual abuse material.


EPA completes review of six Vermont Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its mandated "five-year reviews" of six Superfund sites in Vermont.


U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue focuses on cooperation in tech sectors

Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell led the first U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on January 10.