News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Quad marks two decades since initial cooperation after Indian Ocean disaster

The Secretary of State of the United States, along with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan, have released a joint statement commemorating 20 years of Quad cooperation.


Biden-Harris administration proposes 20-year protection plan for Nevada's Ruby Mountains

Today, the Biden-Harris administration took steps to protect Nevada’s Ruby Mountains by considering a 20-year withdrawal from future oil, gas, and geothermal development.


Kamala Harris pays tribute to former president Jimmy Carter

Vice President Kamala Harris has issued a statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, highlighting his enduring faith and service.


National Farmers Union honors late president Jimmy Carter's farming legacy

National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed its condolences to the family of former President Jimmy Carter following his passing.


Defense Department mourns President Jimmy Carter's passing

The Department of Defense has expressed its sorrow over the death of President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100.


CTA honors Jimmy Carter's tech policy legacy after his passing

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has issued a statement in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away recently.



Secretary Cardona honors Jimmy Carter's legacy in education

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released a statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.


Biden orders state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter

Today, the nation and the world mourn the loss of former President Jimmy Carter.


CBP intercepts live monkeys at Texas border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted three live monkeys in a vehicle during an enforcement action.


Blinken discusses Syrian developments with Turkish foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken had a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to address recent events in Syria.


German Ex-Minister of Finance: 'The U.S. is now implementing new crypto-friendly policies'

Christian Lindner, former Federal Minister of Finance and leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), has expressed that Germany should adopt Bitcoin and digital currencies.


Blinken discusses eastern DRC crisis with President Tshisekedi

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi to address the ongoing crisis in eastern DRC.


OSHA cites Louisiana contractor after fatal accident at North Carolina site

A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has determined that the drowning of a 27-year-old heavy equipment operator at a worksite in Leland, North Carolina, could have been prevented if the employer had adhered to established safety regulations.


Treasury Secretary Yellen addresses Congress on impending debt limit issues

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen sent a letter to Congressional leadership about the debt limit.


U.S. sanctions Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili for undermining democracy

The United States has announced sanctions against Bidzina Grigoris Dze Ivanishvili, the founder and honorary chairman of Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream.


Supreme Court reviews TikTok ban as CDT joins amicus brief

On December 23, 2024, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) joined an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case TikTok v. Garland.


Industry groups challenge IRS broker rule in federal court

On December 27, 2024, three industry groups—the DeFi Education Fund, the Blockchain Association, and the Texas Blockchain Council—filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department.


Federal prosecutor Timothy J. Ohms retires after three decades with DOJ

Timothy J. Ohms, a long-serving federal prosecutor in Eastern Washington, retired from the Department of Justice after 33 years of service.


Treasury releases final rules on tax reporting for DeFi brokers

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have released final regulations concerning tax reporting requirements for brokers involved in digital asset transactions.