News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


Telefónica settles bribery probe for $85M amid currency auction scandal

Telefónica Venezolana C.A., a subsidiary of Telefónica S.A. based in Venezuela, has agreed to pay over $85.2 million to settle a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into foreign bribery allegations.


Former Georgia teacher sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material

A former teacher from Central Georgia has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.


Bitcoin Fog operator sentenced to over 12 years for money laundering

A dual Russian-Swedish national, Roman Sterlingov, has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for operating a bitcoin money laundering service on the darknet.


Blinken discusses global security concerns with UN's Guterres

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently engaged in a discussion with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, focusing on the security situations in Haiti and Somalia, as well as detainees held by the Houthis in Yemen.


Montgomery man pleads guilty to robbing two convenience stores

On November 8, 2024, Jalen Lamarcus Gunn, a 21-year-old resident of Montgomery, Alabama, admitted guilt to federal robbery and firearm charges.


US requests review over alleged labor rights denial at Mexican glass facility

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement's Interagency Labor Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement has requested a review by the Mexican government regarding alleged labor rights violations at Vidrio Decorativo Occidental, a decorative glass...


State Department recognizes volunteers with Secretary of State Awards

Four U.S. government employees, all eligible family members or household members of U.S. Government employees serving abroad, are set to receive the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA).


CBP seizes THC products and weapons parts at World Trade Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, have intercepted over 41 pounds of THC products concealed within a commercial shipment during outbound operations.


Middle District law enforcement personnel receive U.S. Attorney General's award

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.


Court upholds ruling against airline alliance violating antitrust laws

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has upheld a decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, siding with the Justice Department and Attorneys General from six states and the District of Columbia in an...


Interior proposes stronger protections for greater sage-grouse habitat

The Department of the Interior has announced proposed updates to enhance the conservation and management of greater sage-grouse habitats on public lands.


Peoria man sentenced for drug trafficking involving firearms

A Peoria man, Terrance J. Shaw, 43, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for trafficking heroin and cocaine involving firearms and violating the terms of his federal supervised release.


Justice Department sues Mississippi State Senate over alleged racial discrimination

The Justice Department has initiated legal proceedings against the Mississippi State Senate, accusing it of racial discrimination against a Black former staff attorney in its Legislative Services Office (LSO).


EPA announces nearly $49 million investment in Georgia Ports Authority

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) will receive $48,763,746 through the Clean Ports Program.


Blinken discusses Middle East conflicts with Saudi Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, as confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


East Idaho residents sentenced federally for sex crimes against minors

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the sentencing of two individuals in eastern Idaho for sex crimes involving minors.


Interior department reports fourth largest energy revenue disbursement since 1982

The Department of the Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) has announced that it disbursed $16.45 billion in revenues for fiscal year 2024.


Taiwan navigates tensions with resilience amid China's pressures

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait often focus on Taiwan as a target of the People's Republic of China (PRC).


CBP specialist saves woman's life during suspected opioid overdose

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialist at the Area Port of San Luis intervened in a medical emergency, saving the life of a young woman who appeared to be experiencing an opioid overdose.


 Weekend Interview: Noel Thomas is Fighting the Dark World of Human Trafficking with Technology

Noel Thomas has made it his life’s mission to expose and disrupt human trafficking networks. In an interview with Federal Newswire, Thomas discusses the ins and outs of the trafficking industry, the journey that sparked his mission, and how his organization Dark Watch is using technology to provide counter-trafficking solutions.