News from December 2024

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) have reported a significant achievement with their streaming service, AFN Now.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has signed Public Land Order 7956, establishing protections for the Pactola Reservoir–Rapid Creek Watershed within the Black Hills National Forest.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia have intercepted a shipment containing 22,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Campo station have intercepted a cloned delivery service van, arresting a U.S. citizen found transporting nine undocumented individuals.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
A St. Louis resident, Adrian Peebles, has admitted to orchestrating multiple vehicle accidents to commit insurance fraud.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has completed a significant project to update its webpages for all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia on HUD.gov. The redesigned pages feature a streamlined design with...

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a modification to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Assessment Methodology Rule.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has revealed that an Alabama electrical contractor, Dexter Fortson Associates Inc., could have prevented the electrocution of a 44-year-old foreman during storm recovery efforts in Coaling by implementing...

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
A Cedar Rapids resident, Devonte Oye Robertson, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison following a guilty plea to possession of firearms by a felon.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
The United States has expressed strong disapproval of recent actions taken by the Hong Kong government.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
Netflix made its debut in streaming NFL games on Christmas Day, showcasing matches between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as the Baltimore Ravens versus the Houston Texans.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2024
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed that Bandera Utility Contractors LLC, a Frisco-based company, has been exposing its workers to hazardous conditions by allowing them to work in unprotected trenches without...

By Federal Newswire | Dec 25, 2024
In the early hours of Christmas, Russia conducted missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 25, 2024
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin has expressed his support for President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of most individuals on federal death row to life imprisonment.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 24, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced updates to its AirNow mobile application, enabling users to receive push notifications for their local Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts for the following day.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 24, 2024
On December 23, 2024, a federal court of appeals lifted the preliminary injunction that had been blocking the reporting deadline for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI).

By Federal Newswire | Dec 24, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 24, 2024
A Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) lieutenant and a nurse have been found guilty in Richmond, Virginia, on charges related to the death of an inmate due to their failure to provide necessary medical care.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 23, 2024
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has released a report suggesting that Congress could incorporate border security measures, such as funding for the border wall, into the upcoming budget reconciliation bill.

By J. D. Suayan | Dec 23, 2024
On December 19, the Teamsters union announced a national "strike" against Amazon.