News from October 2024
U.S. wholesale electricity prices up 72% during Biden Administration
By Federal Newswire reports | Oct 31, 2024
U.S. electricity prices have significantly increased for all sectors of the economy during the Biden Administration, according to a new study.
Mexican cartels author and specialist: ‘Foreign mercenaries throw oil on the already blazing fire of the Mexican Cartel War’
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
Ioan Grillo, head of CrashOut Media, said that "foreign mercenaries" increase violence and specialized tactics in what he refers to as the "Mexican Cartel War."
Texas Dept. of Public Safety: ‘Cartel is now placing colored wristbands on illegal immigrants’ including children
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
Chris Olivarez, a Lieutenant and spokesman at the Texas Department of Public Safety, said that cartels are "placing colored wristbands on illegal immigrants," including unaccompanied children, to control those who cross the border.
U.S. bipartisan delegation visits Middle East for defense talks
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
Amid escalating threats and instability in the Middle East, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole led a bipartisan delegation to strengthen U.S. defense and partnerships with allies in the region.
House Judiciary Committee releases report on alleged interference before 2020 election
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
The House Judiciary Committee, along with its Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, has released an interim report titled "Election Interference: How the FBI 'Prebunked' A True Story About the Biden Family's...
Ripple CEO: 'I think the SEC is acting outside the law'
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, said he believes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is "acting outside the law" in light of recent efforts to go against a court ruling on the classification of Ripple's cryptocurrency XRP.
Lawsuits filed against CFPB's finalized open banking rule to enhance consumer data control
By R. B. Pepalis | Oct 31, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its final "open banking" rule under Section 1033 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, designed to increase consumer control over personal financial data and boost competition in financial services.
Trump victory odds boost Bitcoin levels to month-highs
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
Bitcoin levels have increased by nearly 22% since September, reaching its highest level in two months, and an analysis of election odds data reported a connection to the odds of a Donald Trump victory.
OPINION: Roll Back the 30x30 Land Grab Through Budget Reconciliation
By Margaret Byfield | Oct 31, 2024
Cloaking as a conservation agenda, the Biden Administration has been working to lock-up 30 percent of America’s land, water and oceans by 2030.
Crypto community member: Minneapolis Federal Reserve President 'might need a reality check' on cryptocurrency
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
Crypto community figure Eric Johnson said Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari "might need a reality check" after Kashkari made comments about the use of crypto for illegal activities.
US Rep. Nickel: SEC Chair Gensler 'is hurting our economy and sending American jobs overseas'
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-NC-13) said U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler "is hurting our economy and sending American jobs overseas."
Bipartisan coalition requests Biden Administration designate US citizen in Nigeria as hostage
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
On October 18, Attorney General John Formella joined a bipartisan group of seventeen other state attorneys general in urging the Biden Administration to designate U.S. citizen Tigran Gambaryan as a hostage under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act.
US Attorney Sellinger: 'TD Bank’s anti-money laundering failures were well-known'
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said TD Bank’s anti-money laundering (AML) failures" were known at every level of the institution.
US condemns sentencing of Chinese human rights defenders
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
The United States has expressed its condemnation of the People's Republic of China's (PRC) decision to imprison human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife, Xu Yan.
Department of Labor honors over 800 employers with HIRE Vets Medallion Awards
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized over 800 employers for their dedication to hiring and supporting veterans, presenting them with the 2024 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Medallion Award.
Pandemic boosts quality time at family dinners through increased frequency
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to family dynamics, particularly in the context of shared meals.
US urges longer bank indemnity extension between Israel and West Bank
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
The United States government has emphasized the importance of economic stability in the West Bank for both Israeli and Palestinian security.
Department of Interior invests in urban parks in Arizona and Tennessee
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz visited Arizona and Tennessee this week to emphasize the significant investments from the Department of the Interior’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program.
Justice Department releases annual report on combating elder fraud
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
The Justice Department has released its sixth Annual Report to Congress, detailing efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse.
CBP warns travelers about prohibited agricultural items during Día de los Muertos
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
As communities along the U.S.-Mexico border prepare for Día de los Muertos, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials are reminding travelers of certain agricultural items that are prohibited from entering the United States.
