News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


U.S. imposes sanctions on entities linked to DPRK's missile program

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Second Academy of Natural Sciences Foreign Affairs Bureau (SANS FAB) and two individuals for their involvement in supporting North Korea's ballistic missile program.


Omaha man receives over twelve years for child pornography possession

Edward Charles Lynch, a 76-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.


Defeat ISIS coalition reviews strategies amid evolving Syrian dynamics

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, Christopher P. Maier, hosted the Defeat ISIS Coalition Political-Military Consultations at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, on December 10.


Chinese national receives decade-long sentence for laundering millions for Mexican traffickers

A Chinese national has been sentenced to ten years in prison by a federal judge in Chicago for laundering $62 million from illegal drug activities on behalf of Mexican traffickers.


Lee Enterprises partners with AWS for digital transformation

Lee Enterprises, a major provider of local news and advertising in 73 U.S. markets, has announced its decision to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider.


Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson sentenced for multi-million dollar fraud scheme

Carlos Watson, the founder and former CEO of Ozy Media Inc., was sentenced to 116 months in prison by United States District Judge Eric R. Komitee in Brooklyn federal court.


Dominican man pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the US

A Dominican man, Salvador Reynoso-Perez, has pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal reentry into the United States after being deported.


Kamala Harris urges action after Madison school shooting

Over the weekend, the nation remembered the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, which occurred 12 years ago.


Inglewood man guilty of robbing armored courier after early prison release

An Inglewood man, previously granted compassionate release after serving 26 years in federal prison for armed robberies, has been found guilty of robbing a Brinks courier at gunpoint.


Biden administration invests $109 million in federal land pollution cleanup

The Department of the Interior has announced a $109.6 million investment as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda.


Small business group launches campaign against beneficial ownership requirements

The nation's prominent small business association has launched a new radio and digital ad campaign.


Federal agencies respond to increased drone sightings across northeast US

More than one million drones are registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States, with thousands operating commercially, recreationally, and for law enforcement purposes daily.


EPA seeks public input on proposed PFAS wastewater discharge regulations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its plan to study and develop technology-based limits on PFAS discharges from industrial wastewater, as part of its PFAS Strategic Roadmap.


EPA funds job training for community revitalization at brownfield sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a grant of $478,474 to Iowa Western Community College.


Ohio man pleads guilty in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol breach

An Ohio resident has admitted to assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.


Center urges OMB action on agency use of commercial data

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the use of commercially available information (CAI) by federal agencies.


Thailand becomes 51st nation to join Artemis Accords

Thailand has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 51st signatory during a ceremony held in Bangkok. Dr. Pakorn Apaphant, Executive Director of Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency, signed the accords on...


U.S.-China-Russia relations pose challenge for Trump administration

The relationship between China and Russia has significant implications for U.S. interests, according to experts from the Brookings Institution's John L. Thornton China Center.


U.S. adds over 227,000 jobs in November; GDP shows strong growth

The U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced that the U.S. economy added over 227,000 new jobs in November, surpassing expectations.


Quad Cities men receive lengthy sentences for armed robbery spree

Two men from the Quad Cities have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of armed robberies and firearm offenses.