News from December 2024

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has announced new regulations aimed at enhancing the reporting of distance education and revising how institutions calculate the return of federal financial aid when a student withdraws.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
On December 11, 2024, a federal grand jury in Tucson indicted Ahmed Maqbul Syed and Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi for conspiracy to commit money laundering.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has announced a legal settlement with Katz’s Delicatessen of Houston St. Inc., commonly known as Katz’s Deli, to address violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
Today, the head of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Adrianne Todman, released a statement regarding the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
The Justice Department has initiated the final distribution of funds to victims of the Bernard L. Madoff Ponzi scheme.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc., and Dr. Stewart Katz have agreed to pay $270,000 to settle allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare and TRICARE.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has uncovered a rise in wage theft among care industry employers in California.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
As part of a security assistance initiative announced by President Biden on September 26, the United States is delivering a substantial package of military aid to Ukraine.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), has expressed his condolences following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson will step down from his role on January 17, 2025.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
The Department of the Interior has announced the acquisition and permanent protection of a 640-acre parcel within Grand Teton National Park, known as the Kelly parcel.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the final distribution of funds to victims of Bernard L. Madoff's Ponzi scheme, marking a significant milestone in the recovery process.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
President Joe Biden has announced a significant security assistance package for Ukraine, amounting to nearly $2.5 billion.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of $65 million in grants to 18 community colleges across 14 states.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has issued a statement following the passing of President Jimmy Carter.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
Jeff Weng, a 47-year-old from China and Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced the sentence.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
The Department of Defense has announced the repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Tunisia.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated its legal proceedings against Dave Inc., an online cash advance firm, by referring the case to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen announced the disbursement of $3.4 billion in direct budget support for Ukraine, marking a significant step as Russia continues its attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 30, 2024
The Department of Defense announced new security assistance for Ukraine to address its critical defense needs.