News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Houston FBI office warns of China’s efforts to harass dissidents in Texas

The FBI’s Houston office has issued a warning to residents over potential efforts by the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to engage in cyberstalking, physical intimidation, and harassment of Chinese citizens, naturalized U.S. citizens, and families of dissidents in Texas.


Senator-elect Banks: ‘I 100% support pulling China’s privileged trade status’

U.S. Senator-elect Jim Banks has expressed support for revoking China's Most Favored Nation (MFN) status, which he claims has negatively impacted Indiana's economy.


FTC issues refunds over false Made in USA claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $140,000 to consumers who were misled by false "Made in USA" claims from Chaucer Accessories and Bates Accessories, along with Bates Retail Group.


Small businesses face uncertainty over potential tax deduction expiration

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently sponsored an event with The Hill to discuss the potential expiration of the 20% Small Business Deduction, which is part of line 13 on Form 1040.


EPA supports job training at Ozark Correctional Center through Green for Greene program

Nineteen students recently graduated from the Green for Greene program, an initiative facilitated by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


TechNet emphasizes U.S. leadership at international AI safety meeting

Linda Moore, President and CEO of TechNet, commented on the first meeting of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes held in San Francisco.


Schenectady man sentenced for possession of child pornography

Timothy "Mitch" Duell, a 48-year-old resident of Schenectady County, New York, received a sentence of 30 months in prison followed by ten years of supervised release for possessing child pornography.


Blinken discusses regional conflicts with Emirati Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Honduran men convicted for role in international human smuggling conspiracy

Two Honduran men have been found guilty by a federal jury for their involvement in a scheme to smuggle individuals from Honduras into the United States.


Rhode Island man sentenced for role in Southeastern Massachusetts drug trafficking

A man from Cranston, Rhode Island, was sentenced in a federal court in Boston for his role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed fentanyl across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.


CBP opens forward operating lab in Cincinnati for faster threat identification

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Laboratories and Scientific Services (LSS) have inaugurated a Forward Operating Laboratory (FOL) in Cincinnati on November 12.


Athens man sentenced for exploiting child; receives maximum federal penalty

An Athens man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child, following an investigation under Project Safe Childhood.


Georgia poll worker indicted for alleged bomb threat and false statements

A former poll worker from Georgia, Nicholas Wimbish, has been indicted for allegedly mailing a threatening letter to a polling place and providing false information to the FBI.


Dallas anesthesiologist receives 190-year sentence for IV bag tampering

A Dallas anesthesiologist has been sentenced to 190 years in prison for tampering with IV bags, leading to one death and several cardiac emergencies.


Syracuse man sentenced to over ten years for drug offenses

Jamal Harris, a 45-year-old resident of Syracuse, New York, has been sentenced to a total of 133 months in federal prison.


Danielle Deadwyler and Keira Knightley headline Queue Issue 19

Queue Issue 19 features Danielle Deadwyler and Keira Knightley as its cover stars.


U.S. forms taskforce to address AI risks in national security

The U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce, has announced the creation of a new taskforce aimed at addressing national security...


Biden administration allocates $2.2 billion for regional clean hydrogen hubs

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $2.2 billion in awards for two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda.


APA releases guidance for managing teen online video habits

The American Psychological Association (APA) has released its first set of recommendations aimed at guiding teens in managing their online video viewing habits.


FTC finds many funeral homes fail to provide required pricing info

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff has released a report highlighting the findings from its inaugural undercover Funeral Rule phone sweep.