News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Labor Department highlights potential poverty reduction from national paid leave program

The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled new research highlighting the potential benefits of a national paid family and medical leave program.


Chicago man receives over eight-year sentence for firearm possession

Hamidullah Tribble, a 29-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison.


U.S. and Vietnam strengthen cybersecurity partnership with new memorandum

The U.S. Department of State has announced advancements in cybersecurity cooperation as part of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.


Dominican nationals sentenced for smuggling juvenile American eels from Puerto Rico

Two Dominican nationals have been sentenced for illegally smuggling juvenile American eels from Puerto Rico.


Blinken emphasizes OSAC's evolving role in global security partnerships

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed the annual briefing of the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) in Washington, D.C., reflecting on his long-standing connection to the area and expressing gratitude for Amazon's investment in the...


US government plans major investment in semiconductor packaging

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce is in talks to invest up to $300 million in advanced packaging research projects across Georgia, California, and Arizona.


DOE allocates $31 million to enhance academic research nationwide

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $31 million funding initiative aimed at enhancing research capacity across 36 academic institutions in 24 states.


Men charged in violent robbery of postal worker in Aurora

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced that Marquis Taylor, 28, and Elijah Woods, 21, have been indicted by a federal grand jury.


Biden-Harris administration unveils national strategy against plastic pollution

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled the "National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution," aiming to mitigate the effects of plastic production and waste on communities.


Greensboro man sentenced for firearm offense after entering elementary school

Jonathan Cameron Coley, a Greensboro resident, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for a firearm offense.


Investment aims to boost housing efficiency and resilience in New Brunswick

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant investment of $3,920,000 for Lord Stirling Senior Housing in New Brunswick, New Jersey.


U.S. and Albanian defense leaders discuss bilateral relations and regional security

On November 21, 2024, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Ms.


Moolenaar condemns recent legal actions against Hong Kong activists

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) issued a statement following recent legal actions in Hong Kong, where 45 activists were sentenced to prison terms of up to ten years.


Education Department releases new FAFSA form early

The U.S. Department of Education has officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, ten days ahead of its intended December 1st launch date.



DOJ's proposed remedies for Google face criticism from tech policy think tank

Following the Department of Justice's (DOJ) submission of proposed remedies in the Google search case, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a prominent think tank focused on science and technology policy, has expressed...


Texas receives $184 million for water infrastructure under new federal law

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $184,464,000 for Texas as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Aerospace Industries Association honors Kathy Warden with Voice of Industry Award

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has recognized Kathy Warden, Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Northrop Grumman Corporation, with the Voice of Industry Award.


Atmore man sentenced for fraud and illegal gun possession

An Atmore man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for various fraud-related charges and illegal possession of a machinegun.


Procurement Collusion Strike Force marks fifth anniversary with reflections on achievements

Daniel Glad, Director of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF), delivered remarks at the organization's fifth anniversary event held in the Great Hall of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington.