News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Minneapolis man receives lengthy sentence for kidnapping and fraud

A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for crimes including kidnapping, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.


Pembroke Township man sentenced for filing false tax returns

Larry Dean Gibbs, a 63-year-old resident of Pembroke Township in Kankakee County, Illinois, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for filing false tax returns.


US sanctions Venezuelan officials after disputed election

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against 21 Venezuelan officials aligned with Nicolas Maduro.


SEC enforcement record highlights $8.2 billion in penalties as crypto sector criticizes aggressive approach

On November 22, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported $8.2 billion in financial remedies for fiscal year 2024, the largest in its history. This total includes $4.5 billion in penalties, largely attributed to enforcement actions within the cryptocurrency sector.


Rochester man charged with threatening police officer

A Rochester man, Orlando Justice, 37, faces charges of transmission of threats in interstate commerce and stalking, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross.


Crypto advocate claims Yellen’s departure could usher in a crypto-friendly era

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced she will step down at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, a move that has sparked optimism in the cryptocurrency community about the potential for more favorable policies.


Army announces officer reassignments including key reserve roles

The Chief of Staff of the Army has announced a series of new officer assignments.


San Diego Border Patrol arrests MS-13 gang member entering US illegally

Friday morning, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Chula Vista Station apprehended a man identified as a member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang after he entered the United States illegally.


AI Office launches consultation ahead of new guidelines under EU's AI Act

The AI Office has initiated a multistakeholder consultation to address the application of the AI Act's definition of an AI system and its list of prohibited practices.


Nine charged in multi-state money laundering conspiracy involving $20 million

An indictment was recently unsealed in Nashville, Tennessee, charging nine individuals with involvement in a multi-state money laundering organization.


Bismarck man convicted again for counterfeiting U.S. currency

A federal jury has found Jacob R. Kirkley, a resident of Bismarck, Illinois, guilty on five counts related to counterfeiting U.S. currency.


US Department of Labor partners with West African nations against child labor

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a collaborative framework with the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, along with the World Cocoa Foundation, to tackle child labor in West Africa's cocoa sector.


Stamford Marriott agrees to ADA compliance changes after settlement

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut has reached a settlement with Stamford Hotel Propco, LLC and MJ Hotels of Stamford, LLC, owners and managers of the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa.


CBP arrests man at Peace Bridge for driving stolen vehicle

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing in Buffalo, New York, have apprehended a man driving a stolen vehicle.


SEC chair candidate calls for crypto reform and innovation: 'Make the SEC Great Again'

On November 21, Teresa Goody Guillén, an attorney and blockchain expert, used X to propose reforms for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), amid speculation that she may be a candidate for SEC Chair under the incoming Trump administration.


New report offers recommendations for U.S.-China cooperation in trade, finance, and development

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has released a report aimed at offering U.S. policymakers recommendations on fostering cooperation between the United States and China.


Weekend Interview: Open Minds, Open Truths, Daniel Cohen Revisit's Israel's Role and Reputation

Daniel Cohen is a three-time Emmy winner and current correspondent for Real Life Network.


OPINION: Trump Labor Policies: Support American Workers, Not Union Officials

Donald Trump returns to the White House because he earned the overwhelming support of working-class voters, of every ethnicity, race, and geography. Trump did not score this working-class sine by accident! Instead, he earned their trust because he understands them. He stands for workers’ independence, flexibility, and opportunity.



Mississippi man sentenced for cyberstalking synagogues with antisemitic threats

A Mississippi man has been sentenced to two years in prison for cyberstalking and antisemitic harassment.