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Department awards $5.1M to recycle rare earth elements from e-waste
The Department of Defense has allocated $5.1 million to Rare Resource Recycling Inc. (REEcycle) through Title III of the Defense Production Act.
Four South Florida residents sentenced for distributing deadly drugs
Four individuals from South Florida have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
New Britain man pleads guilty to recording child sexual abuse
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), New England, have announced that Orlando Guzman, 73, from New Britain, has...
Former CIA analyst admits guilt in leaking top secret defense information
A former CIA analyst has admitted guilt in a case involving the unauthorized sharing of Top Secret National Defense Information.
Commerce partners with Natcast for semiconductor tech center operations
The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized a long-term partnership with Natcast to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).
EPA initiates early cleanup action at East Branch of Newtown Creek
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a plan to address contamination in the East Branch of Newtown Creek, part of the Newtown Creek Superfund Site located in Brooklyn and Queens, New York City.
Department of Labor recovers $446K from Louisiana home care providers
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $446,334 in back wages and liquidated damages from two home care companies in northwest Louisiana.
Dominican man receives 13-year sentence for role in drug trafficking operation
A Dominican national has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for his involvement in a significant drug trafficking operation.
Gang member receives prison sentence for firearm and drug offenses
An Ahoskie gang member has been sentenced to 100 months in prison and five years of supervised release following a guilty plea on charges related to firearm and drug trafficking.
Task force recommends measures for safeguarding presidential records
For decades, the issue of classified documents being inadvertently removed during Presidential transitions has persisted across both Republican and Democratic administrations.
FTC fines Genshin Impact developer $20M over alleged privacy violations
The developer of the popular video game Genshin Impact has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to pay $20 million and implement new measures to prevent children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent.
Department of Defense releases updated report on PPBE reform
The Department of Defense has released an updated and expanded report on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform Implementation.
ITIF urges broader focus beyond TikTok ban after Supreme Court ruling
In a recent Supreme Court decision, the law banning TikTok was upheld in the case of TikTok, Inc. v. Garland.
Department of Defense announces first cohort for small business investment initiative
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have announced the first cohort of funds licensed and approved under the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technologies Initiative (SBICCT Initiative).
EPA revises cleanup strategy for contaminated site in Hewlett
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised its 2017 cleanup strategy for the Peninsula Boulevard Groundwater Plume Superfund Site in Hewlett, New York.
Investment adviser charged with $17M fraud involving client funds
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced charges against Scott Mason, a 66-year-old investment adviser from Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.
Treasury releases international capital data for November 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for November 2024.
Treasury imposes sanctions on Chinese hacker and cybersecurity firm
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Yin Kecheng, a cyber actor based in Shanghai, and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD., a cybersecurity company located in Sichuan.
U.S.-Honduras ties strengthened with new embassy opening
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) recently marked the inauguration of the new U.S. Embassy Compound in Tegucigalpa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Arkansas pair sentenced for meth trafficking after being caught with large quantity
An Arkansas man and woman have been sentenced to a total of 308 months in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.
FTC mandates end of no-hire agreements at Guardian Service Industries
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order mandating Guardian Service Industries, Inc. to cease enforcing its no-hire agreement.
Oakland businessman sentenced for conspiracy to commit money laundering
Jose Luis Garcia, co-owner of Envios Express in Oakland, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison.
Illinois man sentenced for assaulting police during Capitol breach
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. Attorney warns Michigan residents about jury service scam calls
U.S. Attorney Mark Totten has issued a warning to residents in the Western District of Michigan about a scam involving false claims related to jury service.
Federal charges filed against foreign nationals for $6-million fraud scheme
James Aliyu, 29, has been extradited from South Africa to the United States to face federal charges related to a $6-million business email compromise (BEC) scheme.