News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Minnesota jury convicts two men in fatal human smuggling case

A federal jury in Minnesota has found two men guilty for their involvement in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of a family of four Indian nationals.


Justice Department marks five years since launching procurement collusion strike force

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) marked the fifth anniversary of the PCSF with a gathering in Washington, which included law enforcement partners and key government stakeholders.


Jian Zhao and Li Tian, active-duty U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, along with Ruoyu Duan, a former U.S. Army soldier, were arrested following indictments by federal grand juries in Oregon and Washington.


DHS blacklists suppliers linked to CCP-aligned battery firms over forced labor concerns

Chairman John Moolenaar, Chairman Mark Green, and Representative Carlos Gimenez have issued a statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security's recent decision to add new Chinese companies to its forced labor entity list.


EPA announces $196 million loan for Indiana's water infrastructure improvements

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $196 million loan to improve Indiana's drinking water and wastewater systems.


Kentucky man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

A Newport, Kentucky man, Antonio Fox, aged 37, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. U.S. District Judge David Bunning delivered the sentence after Fox pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.


U.S. attends Kimberley Process meeting; discusses Central African Republic diamonds

The United States recently participated in the annual Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary meetings held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 12 to 15.


Charlotte social worker sentenced for Medicaid fraud and COVID-19 relief fund misuse

A Charlotte-based behavioral health services provider has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for engaging in Medicaid fraud, COVID-19 relief fraud, and money laundering.


Auto emissions firm Faurecia agrees to pay $101K over overtime violations

Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies USA Inc., a vehicle exhaust systems manufacturer based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, has agreed to pay $101,527 to 260 employees for overtime wage violations.


U.S. and Japan discuss alliance modernization amid regional security challenges

Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan Nagashima Akihisa at the Pentagon.


Justice Department launches assessment for Maryland Natural Resources Police under reform initiative

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has announced an Organizational Assessment of the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP).


AMO intercepts vessel carrying undocumented migrants off Florida coast

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents intercepted a vessel carrying 13 undocumented migrants off the coast of south Florida.


US requests labor rights review at Mexican auto parts plant

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s Interagency Labor Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement has asked the Mexican government to review an alleged denial of workers' rights at Akwel Juarez, a manufacturing facility in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua,...


Little Rock man sentenced to two decades for repeated illegal firearm possession

A Little Rock man, Juantay Jackson, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegal gun possession.


Justice Department launches assessment of Marysville Police under collaborative reform initiative

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has announced an Organizational Assessment for the Marysville, Kansas Police Department.


Greene County man sentenced to nine years for child pornography offenses

Drew Caswell, a 26-year-old resident of Cairo, New York, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for crimes involving child pornography.


Scott Turner nominated as new HUD Secretary by President-elect Trump

Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kansas, has expressed his support for Scott Turner's selection as the new secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.


Trump signals potential shift in US-Taiwan policy amid growing China tensions

President-elect Donald Trump, having secured victory in the 2024 election, has signaled a potential shift in U.S. policy towards Taiwan.


Anchorage man indicted for multiple bank robberies

A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted an Anchorage man, Sean Javier, for a series of bank robberies.


Heritage Foundation supports Russell Vought's appointment as OMB director

The Heritage Foundation has expressed its support for Russell Vought following his appointment as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in President-elect Donald Trump's forthcoming administration.