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Maryland business owner pleads guilty in customs bribery case
A Maryland man, Christopher “Mac” Cassity, 51, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a bribery scheme involving a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official.
Labor Department offers relief for hurricane-affected employee benefit plans
The U.S. Department of Labor has released guidance and relief measures for employee benefit plans, participants, and beneficiaries impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FTC schedules virtual open meeting with focus on consumer protection
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a virtual open meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024.
Member of violent network sentenced for child exploitation
Richard Anthony Reyna Densmore, a 47-year-old resident of Kaleva, Michigan, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.
EPA extends comment period for Newark's Diamond Alkali Superfund site cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of the public comment period for its proposed final cleanup plan at the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, located at 80-120 Lister Ave. in Newark, New Jersey.
Minkara travels to Colombia to discuss disability rights
Sara Minkara, the Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, is set to visit Bogotá, Colombia from November 7-8.
U.S.-Mongolia dialogue focuses on strengthening efforts against child trafficking
United States Ambassador to Mongolia Richard Buangan and Mongolian Minister of Justice and Home Affairs O. Altangerel, along with Deputy Prosecutor General M. Chinbat and State Secretary of Family, Labor, and Social Protection L. Munkhzul,...
Florida man admits guilt in biofuel fraud involving millions
A Florida man has admitted guilt in a scheme involving fraudulent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewable fuels credits and tax credits linked to biodiesel production.
U.S. Ambassador Nathaniel C. Fick set for tech talks in Denmark and Estonia
Nathaniel C. Fick, the U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, is scheduled to visit Copenhagen, Denmark, and Tallinn, Estonia, from November 8 to 11, 2024.
CSIS expert: TikTok is ‘only the first among many Chinese-backed apps that require closer scrutiny’
Diane Rinaldo, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has raised concerns about the Chinese-backed app Temu, suggesting it poses a threat to the United States.
U.S. expands sanctions targeting Republika Srpska corruption network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against an individual and an entity linked to a corrupt network in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
FTC charges Sitejabber with misleading consumers through inflated review practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Sitejabber, an AI-enabled consumer review platform, accusing the company of misleading consumers.
Mine safety conference set for Nov 12-15 at National Mine Health Academy
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will host its annual Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) conference in Beaver, West Virginia, from November 12 to 15.
ITIF urges Trump administration to prioritize digital economy post-re-election
Following the re-election of former President Trump in 2024, Daniel Castro, Vice President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), released a statement highlighting the economic priorities for the new administration.
Crystal Lake contractor fined $287K by OSHA for repeated safety violations
Federal inspectors have issued citations to 595 Construction LLC, a contractor based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, for eight safety violations.
BRELAND travels to Brazil as part of G20 cultural ministerial
The U.S. Department of State has announced that country music artist and U.S. Global Music Ambassador BRELAND will visit Salvador, Brazil, from November 5-8, 2024.
Tallahassee man receives 20-year sentence for child pornography charges
Alan Joseph Clark, Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison.
Labor Department sues Puerto Rican firms over alleged excessive fees
The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated legal action against two Puerto Rico-based service providers and their executives, alleging excessive fees and self-dealing related to employer-sponsored health benefit plans.
Utah Attorney General on release of celebrated former IRS agent from Nigeria: 'We are overjoyed'
After languishing in a Nigerian prison to the extreme detriment of his health, Georgia father and former IRS agent Tigran Gambaryan was freed and allowed to return home to his family. This occurred as a group of 18 attorneys general intensified their efforts to secure his release under the Levinson Act.
Virginia murder suspect apprehended at Dulles airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested Christofer Antonio Argueta Ramirez, a 19-year-old murder suspect from Woodbridge, Virginia, at Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday morning.
Columbia County woman sentenced for wire fraud conspiracy involving animal drug distribution
A Columbia County woman has been sentenced to federal prison for her involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy and the illegal dispensing of animal drugs.
US-Saudi aviation agreement expands with new cargo operation rights
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Transportation Affairs Heidi Gómez and Saudi Executive Vice President of Air Transport and International Cooperation Ali bin Mohammed Rajab signed a record of discussions on October 22, finalizing...
U.S.-Ecuador hold annual defense talks focusing on security cooperation
Pentagon Spokesman Lt.
Weinhold attends G20 culture meeting in Brazil
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Scott Weinhold, is set to visit Salvador, Brazil from November 6-9.
Louisville man receives 11-year sentence for child pornography offenses
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography and violating supervised release.