News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Revision Military settles False Claims Act allegations with $426K payment

Revision Military Ltd., a corporation based in Delaware with its main operations in Vermont, has agreed to pay $426,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


Biden commemorates 50 years of safe drinking water act

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, a milestone in America's journey toward ensuring clean drinking water for all its citizens.


Drug trafficker sentenced for third conviction involving distribution of multiple substances

A Mexican national with a history of drug trafficking offenses has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his involvement in distributing illegal substances. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced the sentencing of Francisco Capado-Gonzales,...


LeFlore County resident sentenced to prison for fentanyl distribution

Jada Marie Ray, a 33-year-old resident of Poteau, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to six months in prison for distributing fentanyl.


Connecticut man sentenced for role in grandparent scheme targeting elderly

Matthew Ramos-Soto, a 27-year-old from Hartford, Connecticut, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme targeting elderly victims.


Muskogee man sentenced for attempted robbery in Indian Country

A Muskogee resident has been sentenced to 105 months in prison for attempted robbery, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


Court orders Teriyaki Grill founder to compensate workers for unpaid overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and injunction against Mike Keim, the operator of six Teriyaki Grill locations in Utah.


Blinken congratulates Bhutan on its National Day

On December 16, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken extended congratulations to the people of Bhutan on the occasion of their National Day, which is celebrated on December 17.


FTC and Illinois AG to announce major law enforcement action in Chicago

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Illinois Attorney General are set to reveal a significant law enforcement action on Tuesday, December 17.


Burnsville woman admits guilt in illegal firearm purchases linked to fatal shooting

A woman from Burnsville has admitted guilt in purchasing firearms for a felon, which were later used in a fatal attack on first responders. U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger announced that the defendant pleaded guilty to straw purchasing multiple...


Labor Department funds job training for GM layoff-affected Kansans

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $601,782 to the Kansas Local Workforce Investment Area III Inc. This funding aims to support employment and training services for workers affected by upcoming layoffs at General Motors.


Bristol man pleads guilty to making interstate threats

Dennis John Hernandez, also known as "DJ Hernandez" and "Jonathan Hernandez," has pleaded guilty to making interstate threats.


Apple reveals top downloaded apps of 2024 across multiple devices

As 2024 draws to a close, Apple has announced the most downloaded apps and games of the year for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Arcade.


Council Bluffs man receives 120-month sentence for meth distribution

A man from Council Bluffs has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for a drug-related charge.


Biden designates Frances Perkins National Monument honoring first female cabinet member

President Joe Biden has designated the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine as the 433rd addition to the National Park System.


US-China economic working group meets amid global economic challenges

The United States and the People's Republic of China convened for the seventh meeting of the Economic Working Group in Johannesburg on December 12.


EPA awards $500K grant for job training at St. Louis University

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant awarded to St. Louis University.


Mercedes resident arrested at border for alleged sex crime involving minor

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso Port of Entry apprehended a man on Friday evening who was wanted for an alleged sex crime involving a minor.


US imposes new sanctions targeting North Korean financial facilitators

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against nine individuals and seven entities linked to North Korea's financial and military activities.


Marshall County man admits to possessing child pornography

Ryan Bobby Schnettler, a 34-year-old resident of Benwood, West Virginia, has admitted to charges related to child pornography.