News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegally re-entering the United States after being deported following a felony conviction.


Texas woman indicted for arson at Washington church causing $2.5 million damage

A Texas woman has been indicted for three felonies in connection with the arson that destroyed a church in Snohomish County, Washington. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced that Natasha Marie Odell, 38, of Temple, Texas, was charged by a...


US provides $500M in military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict

The United States has announced a new military assistance package for Ukraine, as part of the security support surge initiated by President Biden on September 26.


West Seneca man sentenced to 15 years for child pornography conviction

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced the sentencing of Corey Beasley, a 39-year-old resident of West Seneca, New York.


Blinken meets Erdoğan: focus on Syria developments and regional cooperation

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting in Ankara with Turkish President Recep Erdoğan to address recent developments in Syria.


Biden administration announces $500 million security assistance package for Ukraine

The Department of Defense has announced a new Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package aimed at addressing Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.


FTC sues Southern Glazer’s over alleged illegal price discrimination

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC, the largest distributor of wine and spirits in the United States.


Albany woman admits guilt in large-scale marijuana trafficking scheme

Toqwanda Ketchmore, a 30-year-old resident of Albany, has pleaded guilty to charges related to marijuana trafficking.


Florida man sentenced for defrauding insurers with false therapy claims

A Florida man has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for defrauding insurance providers by billing for unprovided physical therapy services.


National Association of Realtors reveals top housing markets for 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has identified ten top housing markets for 2025, based on a range of economic, demographic, and housing factors.


Heritage Border Security Director: 'Lawful and efficient immigration system can succeed only if our borders are secure'

Lora Ries, Director of Heritage's Border Security and Immigration Center, has said that the U.S. immigration system is in disrepair and can only function effectively if "borders are secure and immigration laws are consistently and thoroughly...


U.S. Rep. Fallon: ‘Our borders’ are ‘trampled by cartels and criminals’

U.S. Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX) said that President-elect Trump plans to reinstate policies aimed at securing the border, asserting that over the past four years, the border has been "trampled by cartels and criminals."


State Department increases reward for cartel leader's capture

The U.S. Department of State has announced an increase in the reward offer under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) to up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as...


Denver grand jury indicts 17 for major car theft ring

Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that a grand jury in Denver has indicted 17 individuals linked to a significant auto theft operation in the area.


Vice President Harris pays tribute to Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni, a celebrated poet and educator, has passed away.


Open Source AI drives progress in healthcare, education, entrepreneurship

Open source AI is making strides in healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship through the use of models like Llama.


New Haven gang member sentenced for involvement in murders

Antwan Hill, known as "Bandz," has been sentenced to 215 months in prison for his involvement with a violent street gang in New Haven.


Federal grand jury indicts 56 gang members for drugs and firearms offenses

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 56 members of a violent gang on charges including drug trafficking, firearms violations, and murder.


HUD hosts ConnectHomeUSA Summit addressing digital divide

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting the 2024 ConnectHomeUSA Summit from December 10-12.


Moore resident admits guilt to federal drug and firearm charges

Charles Daniel Tow, a 34-year-old resident of Moore, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to drug and firearm offenses.