News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


CES 2025 unveils Great Minds series speaker lineup

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the lineup for its Great Minds series at CES 2025.


Des Moines woman sentenced for distributing lethal fentanyl pill

A Des Moines woman has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing a fentanyl-laced pill that led to a teenager's death.


Blinken discusses Syrian developments with Jordanian foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently engaged in a conversation with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi.


Union leader pleads guilty to wire fraud involving embezzlement

Leticia Russi-Shareno, 60, from Kenmore, New York, has entered a guilty plea in the United States District Court in Burlington for wire fraud.


Mount Hope man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution charges

Robert Lee Moran, a 46-year-old resident of Mount Hope, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to the distribution of fentanyl.


Topsham man pleads guilty to federal charges for child exploitation

A man from Topsham, Maine, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to four counts of sexually exploiting a child.


Rapid City man receives nearly two decades sentence for drug trafficking

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced Travis Orr, 35, to 19 and a half years in federal prison, followed by five years of...


EPA extends deadline for PCB reduction proposals at Housatonic River site

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension for evaluating proposals aimed at reducing polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations and toxicity at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site.


USDA invites applications for fellowship program aimed at Hispanic-serving educational entities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement is now accepting applications for the 2025 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program.


EU-U.S. joint financial forum focuses on market stability and digital finance

The EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum convened on December 4-5, 2024, to discuss mutual interests within the financial regulatory dialogue.


Aerospace Industries Association strengthens legislative team with new senior directors

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has announced the addition of two experienced Capitol Hill staffers to its legislative team.


Mexican resident sentenced for straw purchasing firearms exported to Mexico

A Mexican resident has been sentenced for her involvement in straw purchasing firearms intended for export to Mexico, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Rapid City man sentenced for sexual exploitation involving minors

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor. U.S. District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence on December 5, 2024, as announced by United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell.


Global campaign launches to combat online scams during holiday season

As the holiday shopping season begins, a global anti-scam awareness campaign has been launched to help individuals remain secure online.


Clewiston man receives six-year sentence for drug and firearm offenses

U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Felix Alberto Quinones, a 26-year-old resident of Clewiston, to six years in federal prison.


FTC secures court order against Prevagen maker over deceptive claims

Samuel Levine, Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, has commented on a recent court ruling involving the dietary supplement Prevagen.


Palmer man receives lengthy sentence for attempted production of child pornography

A Palmer resident, Jesse Damon, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with a subsequent life term of supervised release for attempting to produce child sexual abuse materials.


Lawmakers call for end to permanent normal trade relations with China

In a recent op-ed published in Fox News, Representative John Moolenaar and Senator Tom Cotton have advocated for the repeal of permanent normal trade relations with China.


Netflix partners with Mastercard for exclusive experiences in 2025

Netflix is expanding its immersive experiences for fans of popular series like Stranger Things, Outer Banks, and Bridgerton.


Quincy man sentenced for hiding over $10M revenue and evading taxes

A Quincy man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for filing false corporate tax returns, concealing over $10 million in revenue, and evading more than $2 million in taxes.