News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Hopi Tribe's safe drinking water milestone reached through collaboration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the termination of three Safe Drinking Water Act Administrative Orders with four Hopi Villages and one Administrative Order on Consent with the Hopi Tribe.


Meta appeals EU ruling against Facebook Marketplace

The European Commission has announced a decision asserting that Facebook Marketplace has hindered competition among online marketplaces in Europe.


Gloucester County man sentenced for meth distribution and illegal firearm possession

A Gloucester County man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing of George W. Joyce, 40, from Glassboro, who had previously...


NFIB reports slight rise in small business optimism amid economic challenges

The latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index shows a rise of 2.2 points in October, reaching 93.7.


Las Vegas woman pleads guilty to unemployment insurance fraud

A Las Vegas resident, Deandra Michelle Smith, has admitted guilt in a case involving the misuse of an unemployment insurance benefits debit card.


Morgenthau leads trade mission to Papua New Guinea for economic cooperation

Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, Sarah Morgenthau, is set to lead a U.S. private sector delegation to Papua New Guinea from November 18-20.


Study links texting shorthand with perceptions of insincerity

If you want to seem sincere and receive more responses to your texts, spell out words instead of abbreviating them, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.


Binational emergency preparedness event held in Brownsville by U.S.-Mexico Border Program

The U.S.-Mexico Border 2025 Program organized a two-day binational event in Brownsville, Texas, on November 13-14, 2024.


Jamestown couple faces federal indictment over multiple drug charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Jensen Vazquez, 38, and Kylah Seiberg, 29, both from Jamestown, New York, on multiple drug-related charges.


ITIF criticizes EU fine on Meta amid US tech tensions

Following the European Commission's decision to impose a €797 million fine on Meta for alleged anticompetitive practices, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has expressed its concerns.


National Farmers Union urges Trump administration focus on rural America

As the United States prepares for a new administration, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has communicated its priorities to President-elect Trump.


EPA discusses progress at Fairmont Brine Site in community meeting

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region hosted a community meeting in Fairmont, West Virginia, to discuss the ongoing emergency response at the Fairmont Brine Site.


Advisory committee holds first meeting on responsible business conduct

The Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct held its inaugural meeting today.


Montgomery man receives 20-year sentence for selling fatal fentanyl pills

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl pills that resulted in another man's death.


EPA otorga $1.8 millones a Puerto Rico para mejoras ambientales portuarias

La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA) ha anunciado una asignación de $1.8 millones a la Autoridad de los Puertos de Puerto Rico.


Department releases annual report on unidentified anomalous phenomena

The Department of Defense, in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has delivered its annual report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) to Congress.


U.S. government employee faces charges for transmitting classified information

A U.S. government employee stationed overseas has been charged with unlawfully transmitting two highly sensitive classified documents.


Department of Defense releases annual report on military suicides

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for the calendar year 2023.


Justice Department finds constitutional violations at Fulton County Jail

The U.S. Department of Justice has completed an investigation into the conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia, revealing significant violations of constitutional and federal laws.


Defense Secretary announces nominations for new rear admirals

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has nominated several Navy captains for promotion to the rank of rear admiral (lower half).