News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


AUKUS partners sign new agreement on hypersonics technology

The United States Department of Defense, the Australian Department of Defence, and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence have announced a significant agreement to enhance hypersonic vehicle testing and technology implementation.


St. Croix woman pleads guilty to $372K embezzlement scheme

Nicole Morales, a 48-year-old from Altadena, California, and originally from St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud.


Department announces major investment in California and Utah water recycling projects

The Department of the Interior has announced a $125 million investment for five water recycling projects in California and Utah.


US imposes sanctions related to West Bank violence

The United States has announced sanctions against three entities and three individuals due to their involvement in violence against civilians or in the destruction or dispossession of property in the West Bank.


Labor Department launches national apprenticeship week with over 1,300 events

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the commencement of National Apprenticeship Week, an annual event aimed at highlighting how Registered Apprenticeship enhances career opportunities and broadens access to well-paying jobs across various...


New York businessman pleads guilty in $5.3 million healthcare fraud case

A businessman based in New York has admitted to participating in a health care fraud and illegal kickback conspiracy, according to Vikas Khanna, Attorney for the United States.


Commissioner Bedoya to discuss worker surveillance at NYU Wagner

Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya is set to speak at NYU Wagner in an event titled "The FTC and Worker Surveillance: A Conversation with Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya."


HUD achieves fifth consecutive clean audit opinion

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that its Agency Financial Report has received a clean audit opinion for the fifth consecutive year.


NFIB addresses key issues impacting California small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) California recently provided updates on several key issues impacting small businesses in the state.


Special Envoy Finkenauer's upcoming visit highlights youth leadership in Switzerland

The U.S. Department of State has announced that Abby Finkenauer, the Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, will travel to Switzerland from November 19-22.


US Department of Labor grants $5M for improving labor conditions in Latin America

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $5 million grant awarded to the International Labour Organization.


Lisa L. Lambert appointed new trustee for Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas

Lisa L. Lambert has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland as the U.S. Trustee for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas, known as Region 6.


St. Croix man pleads guilty after threatening federal agents

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith has announced that Jamoi Weekes, a 30-year-old resident of St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to the charge of Influencing Federal Officials by Threats.


Indigenous knowledge emphasized at COP29 for tribal climate resilience

Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis commenced a series of events at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan.


NVIDIA introduces omniverse blueprint for real-time digital twins

NVIDIA has unveiled a new Omniverse Blueprint aimed at assisting industry software developers in creating digital twins with real-time interactivity.


Phobos ransomware administrator charged after extradition from South Korea

The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, for his alleged role in administering Phobos ransomware.


Proposition 32 defeated; CARB adopts fuel standard amendments

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in California announced the defeat of Proposition 32, a minimum-wage ballot measure.


Iowa election sees success for pro-small business candidates

The recent election results in Iowa indicate a strong preference for candidates who support small business policies.


Blinken meets Egyptian foreign minister at G20 to discuss Middle East conflicts

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Rio de Janeiro during the G20 summit to address the situation in the Middle East, focusing on conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.


Treasury updates CFIUS procedures to strengthen national security measures

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, acting as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), announced a final rule aimed at enhancing CFIUS procedures and strengthening its penalty and enforcement powers.