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FTC highlights four years of key accomplishments under Chair Lina M. Khan

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has provided a summary of the agency's achievements over the past four years, focusing on initiatives that have impacted American consumers and tackled illegal business practices.


AIMA head of Americas: Survey reveals 'significant challenges U.S. crypto hedge funds face in accessing basic banking services'

Michelle Noyes, head of Americas at the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), said that a survey found banking services for many U.S. crypto hedge funds have been restricted, hindering innovation and economic growth.


Digital Chamber files amicus brief in SEC v. Balina case

The Digital Chamber has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, supporting Ian Balina's appeal against a district court judgment.


Border Patrol agent intervenes in Maine suicide incident; investigation underway

On July 17, 2024, a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) assigned to the Rangeley Station responded to a call from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) regarding a potentially suicidal individual near Eustis, Maine.


Biden approves disaster declaration for Alaska after severe storm and flooding

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has declared a major disaster in Alaska due to severe storms and flooding that occurred from October 20 to October 23, 2024.


Labor department allocates funds for wildfire recovery in California

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the approval of up to $10 million in emergency grant funding for California, with an initial release of $1 million.


Brentwood couple sentenced for falsifying information on loan application

Two Brentwood, Pennsylvania residents were sentenced in federal court on January 15, 2025, for making false statements on a loan application.


Blinken thanks Egypt for mediation role in Gaza ceasefire deal

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.


Commerce Department announces $1.4 billion awards for semiconductor industry advancement

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the finalization of $1.4 billion in awards under the CHIPS National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP).


Antlers resident sentenced for child sexual exploitation charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Clyde Park Crews III, a 34-year-old resident of Antlers, Oklahoma.


Commission meeting on law enforcement matters closed to public

A closed commission meeting will be held on January 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT via Zoom.


Department of Commerce awards Natcast $6.3 billion for semiconductor technology advancement

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a significant partnership with Natcast to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).


Grandfather pleads guilty in international kidnapping case involving grandchild

Edwin Alonso Cuadros Bravo, a former resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to charges of interstate and international kidnapping conspiracy.


Mobile man receives prison sentence for illegal possession of machinegun

A Mobile man, Ti’Biasz Tithese Houston, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for the illegal possession of a machinegun.


Five members of Hoover Criminal Gang sentenced for violent crimes

A leader of the Hoover Criminal Gang has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of a suspected rival gang member.


Labor department finds preventable fatality at Florida worksite

A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has concluded that a tragic incident at a Port St. Lucie worksite in June 2024 could have been prevented with proper safety measures.


Albuquerque man sentenced to 25 years for violent crime spree

An Albuquerque man, Dakota Briscoe, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following a violent crime spree that began with a double murder.


FTC refers Snap complaint to DOJ after closed meeting vote

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against Snap Inc., the company behind the Snapchat application, to the Department of Justice.


Incident review after fatality involving suspected smuggling vehicle

On July 14, 2024, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) monitoring a remote video surveillance system spotted a silver SUV picking up suspected undocumented noncitizens near the Santa Teresa, New Mexico Port of Entry.


Former Fresno County resident charged with running $10M real estate scam from prison

Seth Adam Depiano, a former resident of Clovis, California, has been indicted on charges related to managing a $10 million real estate fraud scheme from prison.