News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Los Angeles man sentenced for meth trafficking leadership role

Fernando Castro Bazan, a 33-year-old resident of El Monte, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his leadership role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Biden discusses global peace with Pope Francis

Today, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. engaged in a conversation with His Holiness Pope Francis.


EPA releases draft recommendations for PFAS levels in water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced draft national recommendations for health-based levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in waterbodies.


Meriden man sentenced for leading drug trafficking ring

Joel Cordero, a 45-year-old resident of Meriden, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking activities.


Former police chief sentenced for child sex trafficking in West Virginia

Larry Allen Clay Jr., a former law enforcement officer from Fayette County, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor and obstructing the investigation.


Biden-Harris Administration commits $500 million to combat global mpox outbreak

The United States has long been a leader in addressing infectious diseases.


Department announces measures for sustainable future of job corps program

The Department of Labor has announced measures aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Job Corps program.


Zuni man sentenced for violent assault; receives 21-month prison term

A Zuni man has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison following a violent assault that left another tribal member with severe injuries.


HUD announces rent adjustment factors amid rising management costs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced adjustments aimed at helping housing providers manage increasing operational costs, including insurance expenses.


Palmdale man faces additional charge for alleged fentanyl distribution causing death

A Palmdale man, Christopher Morales, 22, has been charged with an additional count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.


CCIA releases 2025 agenda urging focus on expanding US digital trade

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has unveiled its trade agenda for 2025, aimed at guiding policymakers in the upcoming administration and the 119th Congress.


Houston man indicted for defrauding immigrants with false promises

A Houston man has been indicted on charges related to a scheme targeting immigrants with false promises of legal status. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the federal court appearance of Jesus Carlos Silva, 57, who faces charges including...


Department of Labor settles with Amazon over workplace ergonomics nationwide

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a corporate-wide settlement with Amazon, aimed at improving ergonomic safety measures across the company's facilities nationwide.


US sanctions entities over Iranian oil trade and human rights abuses

The United States has announced measures to disrupt revenue streams that support the Iranian regime's activities abroad and domestically.


Consumer Technology Association appoints Christina Brady as COO

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the appointment of Christina Brady as its new Chief Operating Officer.


Five charged in armed robbery targeting tourists in Miami Design District

Three defendants appeared in federal court on December 6, facing charges of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, Hobbs Act robbery, and brandishing and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.


Border Patrol agents find 37 migrants hidden in tractor-trailer at I-25 checkpoint

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the El Paso Sector, stationed at Las Cruces, apprehended 37 undocumented migrants hidden inside a tractor-trailer during a routine inspection at the Interstate-25 checkpoint on Sunday.


Greenbrier County man sentenced to nearly four years for federal gun crime

Wilbur Curtis Arnold Jr., a 59-year-old resident of White Sulphur Springs, has been sentenced to three years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Clay County man sentenced to prison for firearm possession as convicted felon

Anthony Rodriguez, Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Orange Park, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for firearm possession as a convicted felon. U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger delivered the sentence following Rodriguez's arrest...


Virgin River launches Season 6 with exclusive virtual fan event

Wedding bells are set to ring in the fictional town of Virgin River as Netflix celebrates the launch of Season 6.