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Pine Ridge man receives over six years for assaulting federal officers

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Jeremy Crow, a 31-year-old man from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for assaulting federal officers. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed...


US-Philippines collaboration focuses on maritime cybersecurity during Indo-Pacific exercise

From December 3 to 5, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), alongside the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and U.S. Embassy Manila, conducted a maritime cybersecurity exercise and chemical security workshop in collaboration with...


HUD extends foreclosure protection for hurricane-hit areas

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced an extension of foreclosure moratoriums for areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.


Department sues US Postal Service over alleged retaliation against safety complaint

The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated legal action against the U.S. Postal Service and two of its managers for allegedly terminating a contracted employee who raised safety concerns regarding loading dock equipment at the Charleroi Post...


Aerospace Industries Association supports new bill on critical minerals

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has expressed support for the introduction of the STRATEGIC Minerals Act by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.).


Colorado dentist pleads guilty to charges involving minor solicitation

Jason James Atha, a 51-year-old dentist from Broomfield, Colorado, has pleaded guilty in the Southern District of Florida to charges related to attempted enticement of a minor and transportation of child pornography.


Meeting on unfair fees NPRM between Ferguson's office and restaurant association

Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson's office and The National Restaurant Association are set to engage in an ex parte meeting regarding the Unfair or Deceptive Fees Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).


Under Secretary Fernandez leads delegation to strengthen ties with Gulf countries

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is set to lead a delegation to Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates from December 7-11.


Kentucky woman sentenced to over a decade for drug trafficking

A woman from Jonancy, Kentucky, Sasha Adkins, 37, received a sentence of 135 months in prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Washington man sentenced for traveling to Oregon for child exploitation

A Washington State resident, Seth Lee Fabry, 34, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor.


Moolenaar supports Trump's nomination of Perdue as ambassador to China

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has commented on President Trump's nomination of former Senator David Perdue as the United States' next Ambassador to China.


Miami importer admits guilt in tariff evasion scheme involving Chinese truck tires

Hector Samuel Esquijerosa, a Miami resident, has pled guilty to his involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle goods into the United States by using false and fraudulent invoices presented to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).


Mahto man acquitted of assault charges after federal jury trial

A Mahto, South Dakota man has been found not guilty of charges related to an alleged assault incident.


Honduran national faces charges for illegal reentry into the US

A Honduran national has been indicted for reentering the United States after deportation, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Salamanca man faces serious charges related to child exploitation

Jack Sherlock, a 55-year-old resident of Salamanca, New York, has been arrested and charged with attempted production of child pornography and attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.


HUD and FEMA collaborate on pre-disaster housing strategies

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently held a summit to launch the Pre-Disaster Housing Initiative.


Blinken to honor anti-corruption champions with awards ceremony

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is set to announce the fifth cohort of Anti-Corruption Champions Award (ACCA) honorees at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 9, 2024.


House passes act promoting education on dangers of communism

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Crucial Communism Teaching Act, a legislative measure aimed at providing educational resources to high school students about communism and totalitarian regimes.


Blinken discusses Syria situation with Turkish foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to address recent developments in Syria.


Kent man sentenced for illegal purchase and trafficking of over 130 firearms

A Kent, Washington resident, Dion Jamar Cooper, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a straw purchasing scheme that involved more than 130 firearms.