News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Non-profit CEO pleads guilty in COVID-19 benefit fraud case

A South Bay man, Reginald Foster Jr., has pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 unemployment benefits.

Rutland woman receives prison sentence for cocaine distribution

Stephanie Horvath, a 39-year-old resident of Rutland, Vermont, has been sentenced to 29 months in prison for distributing cocaine base.

U.S. congratulates Suriname on its 49th Independence Day

On November 25, 2024, the United States extended its best wishes to Suriname on the occasion of its 49th anniversary of independence.

Madison man sentenced for illegal firearm possession as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods

Deonte L. Turner, a 32-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, received a 63-month federal prison sentence for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon.

Interim measures maintain Columbia River coordination amid ongoing treaty modernization talks

The United States and Canada have taken steps to implement interim measures as they work towards modernizing the Columbia River Treaty regime.

Austin completes significant Indo-Pacific tour focusing on regional security cooperation

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has completed his twelfth official visit to the Indo-Pacific region, engaging in various high-level meetings and discussions aimed at enhancing regional security cooperation.

Heritage Foundation supports Scott Bessent's Treasury Secretary appointment

The Heritage Foundation has expressed its approval of Scott Bessent's appointment as Secretary of the Treasury in President-elect Donald Trump's administration.

LA DA on dismantling of cartel-linked organization: 'Took root in Compton and spread devastation across Los Angeles County

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon said that an operation dismantling a cartel-connected drug trafficking organization in Compton was a "powerful, combined effort" to prevent the network from expanding across Los Angeles County.

Cato Institute Fellow: Deploying Special Forces against cartels risks ‘new sets of problems’ for the U.S

Brandon P. Buck, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, expressed concerns over President Trump's plan to deploy Special Forces to combat drug cartels.

Council on Foreign Relations fellows: 'Colombia’s criminal groups make over half their revenue from illegal gold mining'

Will Freeman and Steven Holmes, research fellows at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), have highlighted a shift in revenue sources for Latin American criminal groups.

House Judiciary Committee releases critical interim report on CHNV parole program

Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim report titled "The Biden-Harris Administration's CHNV Parole Program Two Years Later: A Fraud-Ridden, Unmitigated...

Austin discusses security issues with Israeli defense minister

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a discussion with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz on November 23, 2024.

Heritage Foundation supports Pam Bondi as new U.S. Attorney General

The Heritage Foundation has extended its congratulations to Pam Bondi on her appointment as U.S. Attorney General in the forthcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Brooke Rollins nominated as Secretary of Agriculture; NFU expresses willingness to collaborate

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew has issued a statement on the nomination of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture.

Quad nations urge Iran to comply with IAEA resolution on nuclear issues

The governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States have expressed approval for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors' recent resolution concerning Iran.

Crypto influencer: 'Looks bullish for crypto' as SEC leadership poised to change

Crypto influencers are speaking about the potential impacts a change in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leadership could have on the crypto industry.

18 states file lawsuit against SEC alleging overreach in crypto regulation

On 14 November, attorneys general from 18 states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its five commissioners, accusing the agency of unconstitutional overreach in its actions against the cryptocurrency industry. Led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, the case was submitted to a Kentucky district court with backing from 17 other Republican attorneys general and the DeFi Education Fund, a crypto advocacy group.

Government teams up with LAUSD for student cyber safety training

Federal and local government officials have announced a new initiative to enhance cyber safety education for students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

Anchorage man found guilty again in cyberstalking retrial