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CBP seizes cocaine hidden in chocolate shipment at Dulles Airport
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport discovered over 28 pounds of cocaine hidden inside packages labeled as hot chocolate.
Parental Rights Group Rallies Against Kids Online Safety Act as Congress Nears End of Session
With Congress wrapping up its final days of the session, the parents’ advocacy group Parents Matter, led by former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, is intensifying its campaign against the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The bill, intended to protect minors on digital platforms, passed the Senate with bipartisan support, but faces concerns in the House.
EPA funds $2 million grant for improved recycling in Chicago area
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $2 million grant to the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, aimed at enhancing recycling education and outreach in the Chicago area.
Justice Department reaches settlement with Providence schools over immigrant student rights
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with the Providence, Rhode Island, Public School District to address issues in its programs for immigrant English learner students.
US Departments launch guide promoting skills-based hiring
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a new guide to assist employers in adopting skills-first hiring practices.
U.S. Trustee warns against scam targeting bankrupt individuals
Individuals facing financial difficulties have become targets of a new scam orchestrated by a group calling itself the "Bankruptcy Fraud Watchdog Group."
Good Jobs Challenge trains over 12,000 workers through federal funding
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that over 12,000 American workers have been trained and placed into jobs through the Good Jobs Challenge.
Department sues contractor over wage violations; claims attempted deportation as retaliation
The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated legal action against National Maintenance Solutions LLC, a construction contractor based in Tonawanda, New York.
United States, Canada, Finland sign MOU on Arctic icebreaker collaboration
Officials from the United States, Canada, and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of Arctic and polar icebreakers.
FTC warns against misuse of Data Clean Rooms
Data Clean Rooms (DCRs) have emerged as cloud data processing services that enable companies to exchange and analyze data under specific rules that limit its use.
Wilsonville man convicted for possessing and transporting child sexual abuse material
A federal jury in Portland has convicted Joshan Rohani, a 40-year-old resident of Wilsonville, Oregon, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.
HUD funds solar installation at senior apartments in Calais
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the closing of a $231,623 Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) transaction aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and climate resilience for affordable rental homes in...
Blinken and Lammy discuss global conflicts and humanitarian efforts
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Brussels.
Icebreaker collaboration effort pact signed by US, Canada, Finland
Leaders from Canada, Finland, and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact.
Department of Energy releases report on sustainable aviation fuel potential
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new report, "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Sustainable Aviation Fuel," which highlights the potential for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector.
Miami man pleads guilty over bribery linked to former Ecuador comptroller
A Miami resident has admitted guilt in connection with an international bribery and money laundering scheme involving millions of dollars.
Denmark joins global commitment by signing Artemis Accords
Denmark has become the 48th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, with a ceremony held in Copenhagen.
Department sues contractor over wage violations and alleged worker deportation threats
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against a construction contractor from Tonawanda, New York, seeking to recover back wages, damages, and injunctions.
Idaho man sentenced for hacking into servers across US
An Idaho man, Robert Purbeck, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for hacking into computer servers of 19 victims across the United States.
Justice Department investigates disability rights compliance in Michigan psychiatric hospitals
The Justice Department has initiated an investigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to determine if Michigan is unnecessarily institutionalizing adults with serious mental illness in state psychiatric hospitals.
Rhode Island man sentenced for attempting to entice minor and possessing child pornography
A registered sex offender from Smithfield, Rhode Island, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor and child pornography charges.
Former police officer sentenced for possessing child pornography
A former police officer from Pendleton, Oregon, Cameron Jacob Sheoships, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for possessing child pornography on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
Bureau of Energy Resources outlines global efforts at COP 29
The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) has outlined its efforts to promote energy security and decarbonization at the COP 29 conference.
EPA adds seven segments to Iowa’s impaired waters list for public comment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action on Iowa's 2024 list of impaired waters, identifying water bodies that do not meet the required water quality standards and need pollutant reduction.
FTC announces changes to HSR Form effective February 2025
Antitrust practitioners involved in mergers and acquisitions are familiar with the requirement to submit premerger notification forms to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division.