News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Center advocates for appointment of AI czar under Trump administration

In response to President-elect Trump's consideration of appointing an AI czar to oversee federal policy and the government's use of artificial intelligence, the Center for Data Innovation has issued a statement from Senior Policy Manager Hodan Omaar.


Biden-Harris Administration awards $7.865 Billion to boost U.S. chip capacity

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in the U.S. semiconductor industry through an award to Intel Corporation.


Netflix reveals top-ranked shows and movies for week ending November 18

Fans embraced holiday-themed content as "The Merry Gentlemen" topped the English Films List with 14.7 million views.


Czechia and North Macedonia elected to OPCW council; Russia's bid rejected

The United States has expressed approval of the decision by States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) to elect Czechia and North Macedonia to seats on the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Executive Council.


Blinken and Tajani discuss Lebanon, Gaza aid, and Ukraine conflict

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on November 26, 2024.


Lincoln man receives prison sentence for distributing fentanyl causing injury

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced the sentencing of Robert Vincent Harris, 57, from Lincoln, Nebraska.


Court approves realtor commission settlement

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri has given final approval to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) proposed settlement agreement concerning class action claims related to broker commissions.


Pueblo man convicted on drug distribution and firearm possession charges

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado has announced the conviction of Dominick Jesus Salazar, a 51-year-old resident of Pueblo, Colorado.


Union Health delays acquisition plan amid FTC concerns

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a statement following Union Health's decision to delay its acquisition of Terre Haute Regional Hospital and withdraw its Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) application with the Indiana Department...


Grace Bowers promotes cultural exchange in Japan as U.S. global music ambassador

The U.S. Department of State announced that musician and guitarist Grace Bowers continued her role as a U.S. Global Music Ambassador during a recent visit to Tokyo, Japan.


CBP recognized among top employers for veterans by Military.com

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been recognized as one of Military.com's Top 25 Employers for Veterans for 2025, making it the only federal agency to receive this honor.


CBP seizes $18 million in fake Gibson guitars at LA/Long Beach Seaport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, along with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators, and Gibson representatives have seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson...


CBP anticipates increased holiday traffic at New York borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is preparing for an anticipated increase in border traffic during the holiday season at New York state land border crossings.


Netflix adapts Harlan Coben's 'I Will Find You' into limited series

Netflix has announced a new limited-series adaptation of Harlan Coben's novel "I Will Find You."


Former Lawrence mayoral aide pleads guilty to child pornography charges

The former Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, Jhovanny Martes-Rosario, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to child pornography.


Russian woman pleads guilty after altercation with US border officer

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Olesia Sumina, a 43-year-old Russian national, has pleaded guilty to resisting a federal immigration officer.


VA nurse charged with unauthorized access to patient health records

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, has announced charges against Jessica Nicole Pitcher, a 41-year-old nurse from Shelbyville, Michigan.


Northridge man faces charges for meth-laden clothes at LAX

A man from Northridge, identified as Raj Matharu, has been indicted for allegedly attempting to transport methamphetamine concealed in clothing items through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Australia.


Treasury sanctions five tied to Gulf Cartel's illegal fishing operations

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on five individuals linked to the Gulf Cartel, a notorious criminal organization in Mexico.


Fairbury man receives federal sentence for meth possession

Nicholas Heitman, a 38-year-old resident of Fairbury, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.