News published on Federal Newswire in November 2024

News from November 2024


EU urged to regulate teen online safety with unified standards

Parenting in the digital age presents challenges as parents grapple with decisions about when their children should receive their first phone and how to ensure their safety online.


U.S. Secretary of State congratulates Bosnia on Statehood Day

The United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, has extended congratulations to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina on their Statehood Day.


Heritage Foundation honors late co-founder Richard V. "Dick" Allen

The Heritage Foundation has released a statement following the death of Richard V. "Dick" Allen, who passed away on November 16, 2024, at the age of 88.


Charges against Trump dismissed without prejudice

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to dismiss charges against President-elect Donald Trump related to alleged election interference.


CES 2025 media days schedule announced; keynotes include NVIDIA's Jensen Huang

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the schedule for CES 2025 Media Days.


U.S.-Senegal Joint Economic Commission holds inaugural session in Washington

The first session of the U.S.-Senegal Joint Economic Commission took place on November 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The meeting was led by Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell for the United States and Foreign Minister Yacine Fall for Senegal.


Memphis man receives over two decades sentence for multiple hotel robberies

Timothy Woodard, a 26-year-old from Memphis, has been sentenced to 315 months in federal prison for his involvement in multiple hotel robberies committed between October and December 2022.


Treasury hosts annual conference on foreign investment committee work

On November 19, 2024, the Treasury Department organized the third annual conference on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in Washington, DC.


Federal grants boost opioid treatment programs in Western North Carolina

U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced that over $6.8 million in federal grants have been awarded to six counties in the Western District of North Carolina.


Dallas residents sentenced for cocaine distribution conspiracy

Hector Omar Segura-Lara and Joseantonio Ortega-Silva, both residents of Dallas, Texas, have been sentenced for their involvement in a cocaine distribution and possession conspiracy.


HUD allocates $6.5 million for rental home modernization across three states

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the closing of three transactions under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP).


Blinken emphasizes US support at World Food Program headquarters visit

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited the World Food Program (WFP) headquarters, emphasizing the United States' significant contribution to the organization.


Farmers' earnings reveal stark contrast in Thanksgiving grocery prices

As Thanksgiving approaches, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has released its updated "Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar" report.


Lewiston man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after probation check

A Lewiston man, Bret Binette, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for illegal firearm possession.


Beckley man admits guilt in fentanyl distribution case

Michael Reynard Penn, a 43-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to charges of distributing fentanyl.


Justice Department settles with trailer manufacturer over discrimination claims

The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Great Dane LLC, resolving allegations of immigration-related discrimination at its Wayne, Nebraska plant.


Memphis man convicted on drug distribution and firearms charges

A Memphis man, Andre Blue, has been found guilty by a federal jury of methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute and multiple firearm-related offenses.


Treasury reports on State Small Business Credit Initiative's impact on job creation

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a report detailing the impact of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) over its first two years.


CBP arrests felon for gun possession at Lewiston Bridge crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Lewiston Bridge border crossing in New York have arrested a 62-year-old U.S. citizen for illegal firearm possession.


Two men charged with armed robbery at Chinese restaurant in Bayamón

A federal grand jury has indicted Alexander Sánchez-Morales and Bryan Merced-Bigio on charges related to an armed robbery at the China City restaurant in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.