News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Defense Media Activity celebrates major milestone with popular streaming service

The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) have reported a significant achievement with their streaming service, AFN Now.


Pactola Reservoir receives protection against mineral exploration under new order

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.


Philadelphia CBP seizes $1.4 million in fake vehicle decals from Israel

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia have intercepted a shipment containing 22,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers.


Border patrol intercepts cloned delivery van with undocumented passengers

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.


St. Louis man pleads guilty to staging car crashes for insurance fraud

A St. Louis resident, Adrian Peebles, has admitted to orchestrating multiple vehicle accidents to commit insurance fraud.


HUD updates website with streamlined design for better resource access

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...


FTC approves horseracing authority's assessment methodology rule change

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a modification to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Assessment Methodology Rule.


OSHA cites Alabama contractor after worker's electrocution during storm recovery

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...


Cedar Rapids man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

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.


US condemns Hong Kong's actions against overseas democracy activists

The United States has expressed strong disapproval of recent actions taken by the Hong Kong government.


Netflix streams NFL games while unveiling new trailers

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.


Frisco contractor faces penalties for repeated trench safety violations

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...


Biden condemns Russia's Christmas attacks on Ukraine

In the early hours of Christmas, Russia conducted missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure.


Durbin supports Biden's commutation of federal death sentences

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.


EPA's AirNow app update provides push notifications for air quality

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.


Federal court lifts block on beneficial ownership information reporting

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).



Prison staff convicted over inmate's death due to lack of medical care

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.


Texas Public Policy Foundation report: Congress can include border security provisions in budget reconciliation bill

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.


Teamsters announce national strike against Amazon despite lack of direct employee involvement

On December 19, the Teamsters union announced a national "strike" against Amazon.