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Arkansas receives over $26 million for water infrastructure under bipartisan law
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $26,830,000 to Arkansas as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Department recovers $1.4M for underpaid engineers at General Dynamics subsidiary
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered over $1.4 million for 36 Mexican engineers working in San Diego for a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corp., a major defense contractor.
Labor Department highlights potential poverty reduction from national paid leave program
The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled new research highlighting the potential benefits of a national paid family and medical leave program.
U.S. and Vietnam strengthen cybersecurity partnership with new memorandum
The U.S. Department of State has announced advancements in cybersecurity cooperation as part of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Education Department releases new FAFSA form early
The U.S. Department of Education has officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, ten days ahead of its intended December 1st launch date.
DOJ's proposed remedies for Google face criticism from tech policy think tank
Following the Department of Justice's (DOJ) submission of proposed remedies in the Google search case, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a prominent think tank focused on science and technology policy, has expressed...
Labor Department seeks court order against USPS over whistleblower probe
The U.S. Department of Labor has taken legal action to enforce compliance with subpoenas issued to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) in connection with a whistleblower investigation.
EPA allocates over $40 million for Louisiana's water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a funding allocation of $40,145,000 for Louisiana under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
U.S. Attorney ensures election access for disabled voters in New Jersey counties
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey has reached agreements with the Hudson and Morris County Boards of Election to ensure accessible polling places for voters with disabilities.
Minnesota man convicted for dark web child pornography offenses
A federal jury has convicted Craig James Myran, a 47-year-old resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, for his involvement in advertising, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material over the dark web.
Former Coast Guard member sentenced for receiving child pornography
A former Coast Guard member has been sentenced to 133 months in prison, followed by ten years of supervised release, for receiving child pornography.
U.S. Attorney's Office resolves ADA complaint against New Jersey medical practice
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey has reached a settlement with Advanced ENT & Allergy to address allegations of discrimination against a prospective patient who is deaf and has low vision, in violation of the Americans...
EPA allocates over $32 million for Oklahoma's water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $32,943,000 to the state of Oklahoma.
Rare fruit fly larvae intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Detroit Metropolitan Airport intercepted live larvae from a rare fruit fly earlier this year.
EPA awards over $1M in grants for pollution prevention in Louisiana
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Louisiana State University and Delgado Community College will receive grants totaling $1,049,700 to support pollution prevention efforts in local communities.
Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Trenton Police Department
The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey have announced findings that the Trenton Police Department (TPD) and the City of Trenton, New Jersey, are involved in practices...
Lawmakers urge FCC scrutiny over potential evasion by Chinese surveillance firm
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have raised concerns regarding a transaction involving Zhejiang...
California doctor admits guilt in Medicare fraud case
A California physician has admitted guilt in a Medicare fraud case involving false home health certifications and fraudulent billings.
EPA amends Red Hill order for improved community engagement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), has finalized amendments to the 2023 Red Hill Administrative Consent Order (ACO).
Meta reveals strategy against global forced-labor scam networks
Criminals are increasingly targeting individuals worldwide through text messaging, dating apps, social media, and email with schemes like 'pig butchering,' which aim to deceive victims into scam investments.
FTC distributes refunds over fake rental ads scam
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $1.9 million to consumers affected by misleading rental ads and false promises of "free" credit reports from Credit Bureau Center LLC.
Western Caucus celebrates Mineral Consistency Act passed by US House
The House of Representatives passed the Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 (H.R. 8446) with bipartisan support, by a vote of 245-155.
FTC issues refunds over false Made in USA claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $140,000 to consumers who were misled by false "Made in USA" claims from Chaucer Accessories and Bates Accessories, along with Bates Retail Group.
EPA supports job training at Ozark Correctional Center through Green for Greene program
Nineteen students recently graduated from the Green for Greene program, an initiative facilitated by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Schenectady man sentenced for possession of child pornography
Timothy "Mitch" Duell, a 48-year-old resident of Schenectady County, New York, received a sentence of 30 months in prison followed by ten years of supervised release for possessing child pornography.