News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Former naval instructor pleads guilty to firearm charges

Rocco Joseph Frakes, a 50-year-old resident of Middleburg, Florida, has entered a guilty plea for the unlawful possession of unregistered silencers and an unregistered short-barrel rifle.


Kanawha County man pleads guilty to federal drug crime

Tracey Brown, a 45-year-old resident of Chelyan, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to charges of distributing methamphetamine.


Biotech CEOs found guilty in securities fraud involving COVID-19 drug claims

A federal jury in Maryland has found two men guilty of deceiving investors in CytoDyn Inc., a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Washington.


New York City ranked second worst in national “Judicial Hellhole” report

NFIB New York State Director Ashley Ranslow has commented on the American Tort Reform Foundation's latest "Judicial Hellholes" report, which places New York City as the second worst in the nation.


Seattle Police receives $1.5M grant for rape kit testing

The Seattle Police Department has been awarded $1.5 million by the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to enhance the testing of rape kits and address a backlog in sexual assault cases.


CBP and U.S. Chamber warn holiday shoppers about counterfeits

As the holiday shopping season approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are working together to inform consumers about the risks associated with counterfeit goods.


Heritage Foundation comments on FY25 NDAA provisions

The Heritage Foundation has issued a statement regarding the final text of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA).


Freight forwarder charged with bypassing US-Russia export controls

A federal indictment has been unsealed in Brooklyn, charging Natalya Ivanovna Mazulina with allegedly circumventing U.S. export laws and sanctions on Russia.


Maui man sentenced for trafficking deadly fentanyl-laced drugs

Jose Elias Camacho, a 34-year-old resident of Maui, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl-laced fake oxycodone pills that led to an overdose death.


North Carolina man charged for alleged destruction of American flag at Union Station

Michael Snow Jr., a 24-year-old from Durham, North Carolina, has been arrested following a federal criminal complaint that charges him with the destruction of federal property.


Tampa man convicted for bomb threat against congressional office

A federal jury in Tampa has found Rigoberto Albizar Martinez guilty of threatening to destroy a building with an explosive.


Pastor charged with $5.9M fraud in alleged crypto marketing scheme

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a civil enforcement action against Francier Obando Pinillo in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.


Apple launches three new global radio stations on Apple Music

Apple has announced the launch of three new live global radio stations on Apple Music.


Blinken discusses Middle East issues with Qatari Prime Minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani regarding the ongoing situation in Syria.


Micron Technology receives over $6 billion investment under CHIPS Act

The United States has taken a significant step in bolstering its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities with the announcement of a major investment in Micron Technology.


Bonners Ferry woman sentenced for role in fatal jail fentanyl overdose

Twyla Dawn Basil, a 46-year-old resident of Bonners Ferry, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.


DHS extends automatic EAD renewal period for eligible noncitizens

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a significant change that affects employment authorization documents (EAD) for certain noncitizens in the United States.


Deputy national security advisors discuss Syria's transition and regional stability

On December 9, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer engaged in a virtual meeting with the Deputy National Security Advisors from France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.


Army and contractor fined over alleged hazardous waste violations at Iowa plant

The U.S. Department of the Army and its contractor, American Ordnance LLC, have agreed to pay $39,311 in civil penalties following alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).


U.S. Treasury announces $20 billion loan disbursement to aid Ukraine

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced a $20 billion disbursement to support Ukraine, as part of the $50 billion G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans initiative.