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Jordan and Loudermilk demand record preservation from special counsel
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Representative Barry Loudermilk have sent a letter to Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Venture capitalist: Defeated Senate Banking Committee chair 'was incredibly dishonest with his attacks on crypto and fintech'
Adam Cochran, a partner at the venture capital firm Cinneamhain Ventures, has criticized former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown for his alleged "dishonest" attacks on cryptocurrency and financial technology.
EPA proposes cleanup plan for Motorola Superfund site in Phoenix
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to address groundwater contamination at the Motorola, Inc. 52nd Street Superfund site in Phoenix.
Nigerian national extradited for alleged fraud scheme targeting US businesses
United States Attorney Susan Lehr has announced the extradition of Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian national, to Nebraska.
Customs warns public about ongoing phone scam targeting personal data
Telephone scammers are targeting residents across the United States, seeking personal information to bypass financial security protocols. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees have been receiving numerous calls from concerned citizens...
Chile-US environment council reviews cooperation agreements
The governments of Chile and the United States have released a joint statement following their recent meetings to review the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement Environment Chapter and Environmental Cooperation Agreement.
Lawmakers probe semiconductor firms on sales of equipment to China
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 reached out to major semiconductor manufacturing equipment...
Court enjoins Miami tax preparers; orders disgorgement payments
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has issued a permanent injunction against Miami tax return preparers Niclas Pierre and Elius Bessard, along with their respective businesses, Niclas Tax and Express Inc. and Bessard...
HUD settles disability discrimination claim with Denver for $115K
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has reached a settlement agreement with the City and County of Denver, Colorado, resolving allegations of disability discrimination.
Labor Dept files suit against Indy health firms over alleged wage law violations
In 2018, federal investigators cited Hahn March for failing to pay overtime wages to employees at Aging and Disabled Home Healthcare in Indiana.
Coos Bay man sentenced for exploiting minor
A man from Coos Bay, Oregon, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a minor.
Civil society urges digital platforms to publish full risk assessment details
CDT Europe has released a joint statement alongside a coalition of civil society organizations urging Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) to disclose comprehensive information about their risk...
Former Georgia teacher sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material
A former teacher from Central Georgia has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
CBP seizes THC products and weapons parts at World Trade Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, have intercepted over 41 pounds of THC products concealed within a commercial shipment during outbound operations.
Middle District law enforcement personnel receive U.S. Attorney General's award
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.
Interior proposes stronger protections for greater sage-grouse habitat
The Department of the Interior has announced proposed updates to enhance the conservation and management of greater sage-grouse habitats on public lands.
Taiwan navigates tensions with resilience amid China's pressures
Tensions in the Taiwan Strait often focus on Taiwan as a target of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Profiles
Weekend Interview: Noel Thomas is Fighting the Dark World of Human Trafficking with Technology
Noel Thomas has made it his life’s mission to expose and disrupt human trafficking networks. In an interview with Federal Newswire, Thomas discusses the ins and outs of the trafficking industry, the journey that sparked his mission, and how his organization Dark Watch is using technology to provide counter-trafficking solutions.
Wilson Center CEO: Russia, China ‘undertaking joint military projects at an unprecedented rate’
Wilson Center CEO Mark Green has expressed concerns over the increasing joint military exercises between China and Russia, suggesting it could indicate "a dangerous shift" in their bilateral relationship.
Santa Maria resident arrested for online solicitation at Progreso bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso International Bridge have apprehended a man wanted for online solicitation of a minor.
FTC issues refunds for misleading ads on anti-alcohol supplement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $536,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased Sobrenix, a supplement sold by Rejuvica.
Cincinnati CBP seizes unapproved weight loss drugs from international shipments
Since the start of summer, officers at the port of Cincinnati have intercepted multiple unapproved shipments of weight loss drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Trulicity.
Court orders PA healthcare agency to pay $810K over wage violations
A federal court has mandated a home healthcare agency in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, to pay $810,320 in back wages and damages to 196 workers.
HUD charges Georgia property owner with disability discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged a property owner, management company, and manager in Macon, Georgia, with discrimination against a tenant due to her disability.
HUD charges Florida manager over alleged disability discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced charges against a property manager in Pensacola, Florida, Jonathan Faircloth, for alleged discrimination against a tenant with a disability.