News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Department of Labor releases forms for annual benefits plan filings

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the release of informational copies of several forms related to benefits plan report and return filings for 2024.


Rochester man pleads guilty to major drug distribution and firearm offenses

Shawnle McClary, a resident of Rochester, New York, has entered a guilty plea in a case involving drug trafficking and firearms. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that McClary pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.,...


Beckley man admits role in major drug trafficking organization

Deona’tre Capri Dowell, a resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.


Senator Lummis: SEC chair's resignation 'is welcome news for the digital asset industry'

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis expressed her belief that the resignation of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler will benefit the digital asset industry and support financial innovation in the United States.


Rep. Nickel: SEC Chair's 'tenure has been marked by overreach, excessive and misguided rulemaking, regulation by enforcement'

Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-NC) said that the resignation of SEC Chair Gary Gensler provides an opportunity for new leadership to collaborate with Congress in a bipartisan manner to maintain the U.S.'s leadership in financial technology.


Attorney: Next SEC chair 'must take a 'do no harm' approach to the regulation of crypto asset markets'

Mike Selig, a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, has called for the next chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promote innovation in the cryptocurrency sector and to cease what he describes as the agency's "regulation by...


Center for European Studies fellow: China 'betrayed' promise to respect ‘one country, two systems’ in Hong Kong

Robert Potter, a fellow at Australian National University’s Center for European Studies, expressed concerns about China's potential to betray its promises to Taiwan regarding self-governance.


Florida staffing company owner pleads guilty to tax fraud charges

A Ukrainian national has admitted guilt in a case involving conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit money laundering.


Instagram adds stickers, nicknames, and location sharing in DMs

Instagram is rolling out new features to enhance user experience in direct messages (DMs).


Mexican man sentenced in Nebraska for meth trafficking

Gabriel Beltran-Lopez, a 38-year-old man from Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for methamphetamine trafficking.


Eleven face federal charges for meth distribution in southern Illinois

Following an investigation into a drug trafficking network in southern Illinois, eleven individuals are now facing federal charges related to methamphetamine distribution across several counties.


Baldrige Award winners share strategies at upcoming Quest for Excellence Conference

Last month, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves congratulated five organizations for receiving the 2024 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.


Biden-Harris Administration announces chip production expansion with new incentive awards

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced two awards under the CHIPS Incentives Program, aimed at bolstering the U.S. semiconductor supply chain crucial for national security and the space industry.


Charlotte woman accused of identity theft to secure student loans

A Charlotte woman, Tammy Cox, 52, has been charged with multiple federal offenses for allegedly using stolen identities to secure college student loans for her family members.


Pittsburg County man pleads guilty to possessing unregistered explosive device

A resident of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.


Senators unite against proposed Medicare payment reductions

The Senate is witnessing bipartisan efforts to oppose proposed cuts to Medicare payments.


Detroit man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution charge

Joe Dante Townsend, a 32-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Chelsea man sentenced for selling fake Social Security cards and Green Cards

A Chelsea man has been sentenced for his involvement in selling fake Social Security and Green Cards.


Wilburton man pleads guilty to federal firearm possession charge

Charles Henry Lawrence, a 57-year-old resident of Wilburton, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.


Providence man sentenced to nearly six years for fentanyl trafficking

A Providence man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, as announced by United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.