News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


USDA invests in tribal communities and acequias for sustainable agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new initiatives to support agricultural commodity production while addressing water conservation in Western communities.


Former DEA Special Operations Director: ‘Cartels need to be treated like the narco-terrorist organizations they are’

Derek Maltz Sr., a former agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has called for Mexican drug cartels to be held accountable for what he describes as "massive amounts" of American deaths.


U.S. Rep. Crenshaw: House ‘must create a select committee on Mexican Drug Cartels’

U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) has called for the creation of a select committee on Mexican drug cartels in the U.S. House of Representatives, akin to the existing Select Committee on China.


Annual U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission highlights tech competition, unregulated goods, Taiwan

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) has released its annual report, focusing on emerging technologies, unregulated consumer goods, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and economic strategies to balance the U.S.-China relationship.


Immigration experts on Tren de Agua: 'Americans are forced to endure another violent, transnational gang'

Simon Hankinson and Erin Schniederjan, border security research experts at the Heritage Foundation, have raised concerns about the presence of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) in U.S. communities.


Major Crypto Exchanges show US user activity despite being banned from operating in the country

Nearly one million U.S. users engaged with the apps of Bybit, Bitget, and OKX in August 2024, despite these platforms explicitly prohibiting U.S.-based trading due to regulatory restrictions.


SEC Chair Gary Gensler to step down amid industry criticism

On November 21, Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025.


Journal of Political Risk publisher: 'China is already arguably committing genocide against Americans'

Journal of Political Risk Publisher Anders Corr has described China's fentanyl exports as potentially constituting "genocide" against the United States.


Mexican cartel leader arrested after faking death to live under alias

A high-ranking member of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, has been arrested in Riverside, California.


EPA seeks input on new draft framework addressing community-level cumulative impacts

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft of the Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts, which aims to provide agency programs and regional offices with tools and principles to consider...


NVIDIA to participate in key financial conferences in December and January

NVIDIA has announced its participation in upcoming events targeted at the financial community.


EPA allocates over $20 million to New Mexico for water infrastructure improvements

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $20,910,000 to New Mexico as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Housing costs demand significant portion of U.S. family incomes

In the third quarter of 2024, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo released data indicating that a family earning the median income in the United States would need to allocate 38% of their earnings to afford a mortgage...


Arkansas receives over $26 million for water infrastructure under bipartisan law

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $26,830,000 to Arkansas as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Kentucky man sentenced for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession

A man from London, Kentucky, Kenneth Dodd, 33, has been sentenced to 76 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Robert Wier handed down the sentence for methamphetamine distribution and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Former Navy officer sentenced for selling stolen military gear worldwide

A former U.S. Navy officer has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme that involved stealing and selling military gear valued at over $850,000.


North Carolina man faces federal charges over bias-motivated threats

A North Carolina man has been indicted on federal civil rights and firearms charges for allegedly threatening eight individuals due to their race, color, religion, and national origin.



Department recovers $1.4M for underpaid engineers at General Dynamics subsidiary

The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered over $1.4 million for 36 Mexican engineers working in San Diego for a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corp., a major defense contractor.


EPA announces settlements with energy firms over emission violations in Pennsylvania

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have reached settlements with two oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania over alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.