News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Biden-Harris Administration invests $37M to boost Oregon's drought resilience

The Department of the Interior has announced a significant investment aimed at enhancing drought resilience in Oregon.


DoD announces new cost-of-living allowance rates effective January 2025

The Department of Defense has announced the 2025 Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance (CONUS COLA) rates, which will be effective from January 1, 2025.


Biden administration cancels student debt for 55,000 public service workers

The Biden Administration has announced the cancellation of student debt for an additional 55,000 public service workers.


Telehealth firm settles overbilling allegations with $358K payment

Louisville, KY – U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett from the Western District of Kentucky has announced a settlement involving CompreCare Health LLC and its affiliates, known as Meditelecare LLC.


Kentucky man convicted in federal court for drug distribution conspiracy

A federal jury in Paducah, Kentucky, has found Robert Blaine guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with seven counts of money laundering.


Biden-Harris Administration allocates up to $1.61 Billion for Texas Instruments' chip expansion

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that Texas Instruments (TI) will receive up to $1.61 billion in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Incentives Program.


Amkor receives $407M CHIPS award to boost US chip production

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant award to Amkor Technology Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of Amkor Technology, Inc. The U.S. Department of Commerce will provide up to $407 million in direct funding under the CHIPS...


Council Bluffs woman sentenced for defrauding elderly victims

United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Ashtin D. Schutjer, a 36-year-old resident of Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been sentenced for access device fraud.


Biden-Harris Administration approves significant student debt relief for public service workers

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an additional $4.28 billion in student loan relief for nearly 55,000 public service workers.


Atlanta felon receives over 15 years for assaulting FBI task force officer

Keith Pharms, known as "B-Boy," has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for assaulting a federal task force officer with a firearm during a car theft in Atlanta. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan stated, "Pharms is a repeat violent...


Florida man charged with multiple offenses for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A Florida resident has been apprehended and charged with multiple offenses, including assaulting law enforcement with a weapon, in connection to the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.


Father and son convicted in kidnapping conspiracy involving forced marriage plot

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that a federal jury has found Khaled Abughanem, 52, and Adham Abughanem, 28, guilty of conspiracy to kidnap a person in a foreign country and kidnapping conspiracy.


Former IT company CEO faces multiple fraud charges

The former CEO of a Birmingham IT company, Thomas Aaron Kane, has been charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, money laundering, and bankruptcy fraud.


Canadian citizen charged with unauthorized aerial photography at Cape Canaveral

A Canadian citizen, Xiao Guang Pan, aged 71, has been charged with three counts of using an unmanned aircraft to photograph vital defense installations and equipment without authorization.


Muskogee County man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

A resident of Muskogee County, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.


Liechtenstein joins Artemis Accords as 52nd signatory at NASA ceremony

Liechtenstein has become the 52nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords, marking its commitment to international cooperation in space exploration.


Memphis man receives over sixteen-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

Tommie Conner, a 49-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Michigan delegation fosters economic ties in Gulf nations

From December 6 to 14, a delegation led by Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, alongside the American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) and in collaboration with the Michigan Municipal League (MML)...


Farmers Union calls for comprehensive farm bill after continuing resolution

The National Farmers Union (NFU) President, Rob Larew, expressed relief following the House's approval of a continuing resolution that extends the 2018 Farm Bill.


Spokane man receives 15-year sentence for possessing child pornography

United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice has sentenced Nathan Roy Stout, a 39-year-old resident of Spokane, Washington, to 15 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.