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A U.S. Air Force airman stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, has been arrested following a federal grand jury indictment.

Biden signs defense bill but raises concerns over certain provisions

President Joe Biden has signed into law H.R. 5009, the "Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025."

Franklin County drug trafficker receives eight-year sentence

Talvin Lamar Brandon, a 29-year-old from Franklin County, was sentenced to eight years in prison for armed drug trafficking.

Burnsville man pleads guilty to defrauding electronics manufacturer of $1.2 million

A Burnsville man has admitted to defrauding an electronics manufacturing company out of over $1.2 million. U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger announced that Thomas Thanh Pham, aged 53, pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

Moolenaar criticizes China's restrictions on Christmas celebrations

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party issued a statement addressing Christmas and religious freedom in China.

Aerospace Industries Association pushes for updated US space export controls

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has submitted comments to key government agencies, advocating for updates to space-related export controls.

Vian resident receives ten-year federal sentence for meth distribution

Robert Carl Ward, a 69-year-old resident of Vian, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Biden commutes sentences for 37 federal death row inmates

President Joe Biden has announced the commutation of sentences for 37 individuals on federal death row, changing them to life imprisonment without parole.

US-ROK leaders meet in Washington for strategic talks

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met with the Republic of Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on December 23, 2024.

Netflix reveals new anime lineup at Jump Festa 2025

By Federal Newswire | Dec 22, 2024

Netflix recently presented its lineup of anime titles at Jump Festa 2025, a major manga and anime convention held on December 21-22 at the Makuhari Messe convention center near Tokyo.

Weekend Interview: The Hidden Costs of Autoimmune and Chronic Diseases, Insights from Dr. Iazsmin Bauer Ventura

Dr. Iazsmin Bauer Ventura, a leading rheumatologist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, has dedicated her career to understanding and treating complex autoimmune diseases.

Weekend Interview: How John DiDonato Would Rebuild America’s Manufacturing Backbone and Save Our Younger Generation

John DiDonato’s journey as a trailblazer in American manufacturing is a story of grit, innovation, and determination.

Weekend Interview: The Rising Debate Over Regulatory Overreach, Insights from Timothy Lee and Dan Ikenson

A new post-Chevron conversation about regulatory “overreach” is growing in Washington. The U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ended the so-called “Chevron deference.”

Weekend Interview: Thomas Hochman on State Permitting, Red Tape, and Innovation

Thomas Hochman, a policy manager at the Foundation for American Innovation, focuses on regulatory reform.

Congress passes funding resolution; NAR supports continued NFIP extension

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has expressed approval following the recent passage of a continuing resolution by the United States Congress.

Senate passes disaster relief package amid criticism from Senator Murray

U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released a statement following the Senate's approval of a disaster relief package and continuing resolution (CR).

AIA acknowledges Congress's move to prevent government shutdown

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed gratitude towards Congress for passing a continuing resolution to fund the government.

Biden extends condolences after Magdeburg Christmas market attack