News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


U.S.-Singapore nuclear cooperation agreement enters into force

The Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, known as the "123 Agreement," between the United States and Singapore has officially come into effect.


Kapaa woman indicted for defrauding coronavirus aid program

A federal grand jury has indicted Kaiaulani C. Kaiawe, also known as Coty K. Duhaylongsod, on charges related to a scheme involving fraudulent claims for pandemic-related rental and utility assistance.


St. Tammany Parish man pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud

A St. Tammany Parish resident, Joseph Harold West Jr., has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Department of Labor releases extensive 2023 workplace injury and illness data

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the release of detailed data on workplace injuries and illnesses for the year 2023.


DHS clarifies role during Franklin Fire relief efforts

During emergency situations, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborates with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support affected communities.


California man indicted for multi-million dollar fraud targeting Bristol

A California resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island on charges related to an alleged scheme involving business email compromise and money laundering.


Gallup siblings face justice for armed robbery; sister sentenced to 15 years

A woman from Gallup has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her involvement in an armed robbery at a local business in 2021.


Cruise line worker pleads guilty to possessing child exploitation materials

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Pankaj Singh Bohra, a 35-year-old foreign national from India, pleaded guilty to possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.


Suburban Chicago man sentenced for producing child pornography

A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for enticing children to produce and record sexually explicit content.


Houston man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation offenses

A Houston man, Robert Alexander Shouse, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for crimes involving child sexual abuse material.


Court halts Ohio auction over animal welfare act violations

A federal court has issued a consent decree preventing Mt.


Nebraska and Iowa residents sentenced for firearm-related offenses

Two men from Nebraska and two from Iowa have been sentenced for their involvement in a conspiracy to provide false statements during firearm purchases.


Honolulu basketball coach pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

Dwayne Yuen, a 51-year-old basketball coach from Honolulu, has pleaded guilty to multiple child exploitation and harassment charges.


Hammond man convicted for child pornography distribution after jury trial

Michael Swiger, a 41-year-old resident of Hammond, Indiana, has been found guilty of distributing and attempting to distribute child pornography.


U.S. extends warm wishes on Kenya's 61st Independence Day

On December 12, 2024, the United States government extended its best wishes to Kenya as the nation celebrated its 61st Independence Day.


EPA funds zero-emission school buses for Jackson Public Schools

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Jackson Public Schools in Mississippi will receive $5,383,868 to acquire 15 zero-emission vehicles as part of the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program.


Sarasota man faces charges for involvement with child sexual abuse materials

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Sean Anthony Christie, a 42-year-old resident of Sarasota, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.


EPA announces funding for clean heavy-duty vehicles in Tennessee

On December 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Energy Programs has been selected to receive $890,000.


King Charles visits Apple's UK headquarters at Battersea

On December 12, His Majesty King Charles III visited Apple's Battersea office in London.


Former Hulbert schools treasurer sentenced for theft involving federal funds

Leslie Shannon Mack, the former treasurer of Hulbert Public Schools in Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for theft concerning programs receiving federal funds.