News published on Federal Newswire in October 2024

News from October 2024


EPA allocates $700K grant to Missouri universities for pollution prevention

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Missouri University of Science and Technology and Missouri State University will receive nearly $700,000 in grants.


Department of Defense reveals $29.8 billion military intelligence budget for FY2024

The Department of Defense has announced the appropriated budget for the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) for the fiscal year 2024.


University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded nearly $300K for pollution prevention initiatives

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will receive a grant amounting to $298,650.


EPA awards Kansas State University nearly $600K for pollution prevention

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Kansas State University will receive nearly $600,000 in grants to assist businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.


Biden-Harris Administration allocates $44.8M to cut EV battery recycling costs

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant funding initiative aimed at reducing the costs associated with recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries.


CBP intercepts fentanyl pills and ammo at Calexico port

CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office intercepted a significant quantity of illicit substances and ammunition at the Calexico West Port of Entry last week.


US-China Financial Working Group holds sixth meeting amid global economic talks

The United States and the People’s Republic of China convened for the sixth meeting of the Financial Working Group (FWG) on October 28, alongside the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington.


Lowell man faces federal charges for alleged interstate sex trafficking

A man from Lowell, Massachusetts, has been charged with sex trafficking and transporting a victim across four states.


Biden administration invests $82M in tribal clean drinking water initiatives

The Department of the Interior has announced an investment nearing $82 million to provide clean drinking water to Tribal communities in the Western United States.


US files suit against former LaJobi Inc. president over unpaid import duties

The United States has initiated a civil lawsuit against Lawrence Bivona, former President of LaJobi Inc., for allegedly avoiding the payment of antidumping duties on Chinese-manufactured children's bedroom furniture imported into the country.


U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities reach $15.3 trillion at end-2023

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, has released findings from its annual survey on U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities...


Florida ports receive $2M grant under EPA's Clean Ports Program

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding for two Florida ports under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda.


New cooperative launched with USDA support aims to aid southern farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of the Southern Farmers Financial Association (SFFA), a new cooperative aimed at improving access to capital for farmers in the Southeast.


South Carolina port receives $1.3M for clean energy upgrades under EPA initiative

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in clean port initiatives, with the South Carolina State Port Authority set to receive nearly $1,845,783 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Ports Program.


USDA opens registration for Agricultural Outlook Forum set for February

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened registration for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum.


U.S. Treasury sanctions Mexican nationals linked to La Linea cartel

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned five Mexican nationals and two Mexico-based entities linked to La Linea, a drug trafficking organization responsible for smuggling fentanyl into the...


Blinken to host Diwali reception with Deputy Secretary Verma

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is set to host a Diwali reception on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the U.S. Department of State.


New York man sentenced for hacking, credit card trafficking, money laundering

A New York City man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in hacking, credit card trafficking, and money laundering conspiracies.


CBP warns travelers about prohibited agricultural items during Day of Dead celebrations

As the community along the United States-Mexico border prepares for the Day of the Dead celebrations, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials are informing travelers about specific agricultural items commonly used in these festivities that...


CBP alerts travelers about prohibited items during Día de los Muertos

As communities along the U.S.-Mexico border prepare for Día de los Muertos, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials are reminding travelers of restrictions on certain agricultural items.