News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Blinken meets with EU's Borrell amid ongoing global challenges

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and European Union High Representative Josep Borrell met in Brussels, marking their 17th meeting.


Mexican man rescued after being abandoned in Rucker Canyon

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from the Douglas Border Patrol Station, in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate and a local hunter, successfully rescued a man from Mexico who had been abandoned by his group in Rucker Canyon,...


Dublin man admits guilt in unlicensed prescription case

A man from Dublin, Virginia, has pled guilty to federal charges after continuing to prescribe pain medication without the necessary license.


EPA settles Clean Air Act violations with Topsham company

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Grimmel Industries, Inc., addressing alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and the Maine State Implementation Plan at its scrap metal shredding facility in Topsham, Maine.


Idaho man sentenced for hacking into servers across US

An Idaho man, Robert Purbeck, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for hacking into computer servers of 19 victims across the United States.


New initiative launched at COP 29 targets emissions reduction in buildings

The Subnational Climate Action Leaders’ Exchange (SCALE) partnership has introduced the Zero Emissions and Resilient Buildings (ZERB) Accelerator at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP 29.


U.S.-Uzbekistan dialogue advances strategic partnership with new initiatives

The United States and Uzbekistan held their fourth annual Strategic Partnership Dialogue on November 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The meeting was led by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Deputy...


Justice Department investigates disability rights compliance in Michigan psychiatric hospitals

The Justice Department has initiated an investigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to determine if Michigan is unnecessarily institutionalizing adults with serious mental illness in state psychiatric hospitals.


Katie Kelly named executive director for TechNet's Southeast region

TechNet, a national bipartisan network of CEOs and senior executives from the innovation economy, has appointed Katie Kelly as Executive Director for Florida and the Southeast Region.


Blinken meets EU's Kallas to discuss global challenges

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Vice President-Designate Kaja Kallas on November 13, 2024.


Rhode Island man sentenced for attempting to entice minor and possessing child pornography

A registered sex offender from Smithfield, Rhode Island, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor and child pornography charges.


Native American Heritage Month celebrates veterans' stories

The Native American Heritage Month celebration was marked by a gathering that paid tribute to the ancestral homelands of the Nacotchtank and Piscataway peoples, as well as current Native communities.


Maryland store owner admits guilt in tax evasion case

A Maryland store owner has admitted to evading taxes by not declaring cash taken from his business.


Ohio doctor admits guilt in tax obstruction case

An Ohio doctor has admitted guilt in a scheme to obstruct the administration of internal revenue laws. Dr. Suman Jana, from Strongsville, was involved with tax shelter promoter Michael Meyer and sub-promoter Rao Garuda.


Belcourt woman sentenced for child abuse and assault

United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Rhawnie Marcellais, a 42-year-old resident of Belcourt, ND, was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison.


Heritage Foundation supports new Department of Government Efficiency led by Musk

David Ditch, a senior policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, has expressed support for the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).


Restaurant menus in 2025 will feature mushrooms, hot honey, Southeast Asian flavors

The National Restaurant Association has unveiled its 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast, outlining the trends expected to influence restaurant menus in the coming year.


Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi support Canada's move against TikTok citing security concerns

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi have expressed approval of Canada's recent decision to mandate the closure of TikTok's offices within its borders.


Former police officer sentenced for possessing child pornography

A former police officer from Pendleton, Oregon, Cameron Jacob Sheoships, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for possessing child pornography on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.


Bureau of Energy Resources outlines global efforts at COP 29

The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) has outlined its efforts to promote energy security and decarbonization at the COP 29 conference.