News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


US announces $275M military aid package for Ukraine

The United States has announced a new military assistance package for Ukraine, valued at $275 million.


Tennessee man charged with traveling to New York for intent of child abuse

Donald Jenkins, a 37-year-old resident of Clarksville, Tennessee, was arrested on charges of traveling to New York with the intent to engage in illegal sexual conduct with a minor.


Labor Department honors Filipino labor leaders in Hall of Honor induction

Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and the U.S. Department of Labor have honored three significant figures in the farmworkers' movement by inducting them into the department's Hall of Honor.


Blinken to speak at OSAC annual briefing marking new partnership

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is set to address the 2024 Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Annual Briefing on November 21, 2024, at 9:05 a.m. ET in Arlington, Virginia.


Pennsylvania men face federal charges for alleged conspiracy involving child pornography

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of two men from Pennsylvania on charges related to child exploitation.


Couple pleads guilty in Aryan-linked drug trafficking case

Two leaders of a drug trafficking organization linked to the Aryan Family prison gang have pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and firearms offenses.


New Jersey man admits guilt in diesel truck emissions scheme

A New Jersey resident, Jonathan Achtemeier, has entered a guilty plea in Tacoma for his involvement in a conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act.


Austin discusses strategic partnerships at ASEAN defense ministers' meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is in Laos for the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).


Lansing man faces federal indictment for drug trafficking and firearm possession

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced that Kevin Dunson from Lansing has been indicted by a federal grand jury.


Justice Department commemorates 15 years of Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, in partnership with the University of the District of Columbia Law School, held an event marking the 15th anniversary of the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act.


Creston man receives 20-year sentence for child pornography charge

A Creston man, Bryan Michael Vannausdle, aged 34, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for the receipt of child pornography.


Montgomery man convicted on federal drug distribution charges

A Montgomery man has been convicted on federal drug charges, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.


NFIB launches ad campaign urging permanence of small business tax deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at urging lawmakers to make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent.


Justice Department highlights initiatives addressing missing indigenous women crisis

Daron Carreiro, Acting Director of the Office of Tribal Justice, addressed the House Appropriation Committee regarding the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIP).


EPA launches effort to reduce PFAS exposure in small communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new initiative aimed at reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants in small or disadvantaged communities.


Aerospace Industries Association elects new chairperson

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has announced new leadership roles within its Board of Governors.


NFIB urges Congress to prioritize small business relief during lame-duck session

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses, has called on Congress to prioritize specific legislative actions during the 2024 lame-duck session.


US launches International Network of AI Safety Institutes at San Francisco meeting

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State have initiated the International Network of AI Safety Institutes, marking its first gathering in San Francisco.


Port Arthur man receives federal sentence for mail theft scheme

A Port Arthur resident has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a mail theft scheme in the Eastern District of Texas.


Federal jury convicts Edward Kelley for conspiracy to murder FBI employees

Edward Kelley, a 35-year-old resident of Maryville, Tennessee, has been found guilty by a federal jury in the Eastern District of Tennessee.