Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior director on Chinese laundering of Mexican cartel drug money: 'They see an opportunity for profit and have exploited it'
By David Beasley | Apr 1, 2024
Anthony Ruggiero, a senior director at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, testified before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee about narcotics traffickers in the U.S. and Chinese money launderers.
McCarthy ousted as U.S. House Speaker, setting off 'scramble' for successor
By David Beasley | Oct 4, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday ousted Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the first time in U.S. History that a sitting speaker has been removed, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Binance CEO: France has proper cryptocurrency regulations
By David Beasley | Sep 29, 2023
France implemented a regulatory framework for digital assets in 2019 through the PACTE law, establishing its financial regulator, the AMF, as the supervisory authority of virtual tokens and digital asset service providers (DASP), Adan reported.
Binance congratulates Israel’s Ministry of Defense on ‘successfully seizing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency intended for terrorist financing’
By David Beasley | Jun 30, 2023
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has assisted Israel’s Ministry of Defense in seizing digital assets that were intended to finance the Hezbollah terrorist organization. Binance called the operation “one of the most significant public successes in the counter-terrorist financing space.”
Houchin on digital assets: 'There is no reason why the U.S. shouldn't lead in this space'
By David Beasley | Jun 26, 2023
In light of the recent House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) hearing on digital assets, U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN) has emphasized the urgent need for market-structure legislation for digital assets.
U.S. Rep. McHenry on digital assets: 'We are at a critical moment for American dynamism'
By David Beasley | Jun 20, 2023
U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-NC, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said the U.S. is at a crossroads, and he hopes the country will take the opportunity to implement regulations that will encourage “freedom, innovation, [and] inclusion” while protecting consumers, rather than “surrender our leadership.”
Ava Labs CEO Sirer: Blockchain can give regulators ‘greater visibility than ever before'
By David Beasley | Jun 19, 2023
Dr. Emin Gun Sirer, founder and CEO of Web3 solutions company Ava Labs, said during a House Financial Services Committee hearing last week that blockchain technology can be beneficial to regulators by increasing the transparency of the “actions and activities,” of crypto industry participants.
No comment from U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman as 'natural asset companies' seek approval for land conservation efforts
By David Beasley | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., did not respond to Federal Newswire's request for comment on Natural Asset Companies seeking approval for land conservation efforts.
No comment from U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley as 'natural asset companies' push for land conservation efforts
By David Beasley | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., did not respond to Federal Newswire's request for comment on Natural Asset Companies seeking approval for land conservation efforts.
No comment from U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar as 'natural asset companies' seek approval for land conservation efforts
By David Beasley | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., did not respond to Federal Newswire's request for comment on Natural Asset Companies seeking approval for land conservation efforts.
No comment from Ocasio-Cortez as 'natural asset' companies seek approval for land conservation efforts
By David Beasley | Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., did not respond to Federal Newswire's request for comment on Natural Asset Companies seeking approval for land conservation efforts.
Acquiring more federal lands remains controversial, despite Biden conservation initiative
By David Beasley | May 19, 2023
Despite President Biden's 30x30 initiative to increase federal ownership of land, controversies have arisen over presidential authority, monument size, resource protection, inclusion of non-federal lands, managing agencies, land use restrictions, and the process of monument creation.
ASL reports coordination process in federal statutes that helps government levels work together
By David Beasley | Apr 23, 2023
The ASL has pointed out a process found in federal statutes to help local, state and federal governments overcome conflicts and harmonize plans to help achieve consistent policies.
America First Policy Institute report: Chinese Communist-owned land in U.S. jumped 5,300% in a decade
By David Beasley | Apr 19, 2023
America First Policy Institute has released a report by Adam Savit, director of the institute's China Policy Initiative, which found the Chinese Communist Party has significantly increased its purchasing of US agricultural land in the last 13 years. Legislative bills have been proposed to push back against Chinese purchase of American lands. Savit suggests “strategic decoupling” and “reciprocity” should guide policies regarding this issue.
Congressional debate: With 27% of U.S.land owned by the federal government, does it need more?
By David Beasley | Apr 10, 2023
Federal ownership and utilization of lands have been a subject of controversy, with conflicting public values giving rise to various questions and concerns. The Biden Administration's 30x30 conservation initiative is seeking to place more land under federal ownership.
Alaska attorney general on spiraling drug overdose deaths: 'These drugs are traced back to drug cartels operating out of Mexico'
By David Beasley | Mar 22, 2023
A letter from 21 state attorneys general requests that President Joe Biden list the Sinaloa Cartel, CJNG and other similarly situated Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorists organizations (FTO’s).
Colorado Attorney General: 'The rising influence of social media and the escalating fentanyl crisis are painfully interconnected'
By David Beasley | Mar 22, 2023
Fentanyl overdoses, including fentanyl poisonings, have become the foremost cause of avoidable fatalities among people under 45 years of age -- surpassing suicide, gun violence and car accidents, according to a report by the Colorado Attorney General's Office.
Tenney: 'The Chinese Communist Party is deploying agents and influence operations at America’s colleges and universities'
By David Beasley | Dec 5, 2022
U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) said the Chinese Communist Party has long infiltrated America's higher education system to steal our intellectual property and create a more favorable view toward their brand of communism, but it's time they are stopped.
Brown: 'This defendant was immersed in the violence of this drug trafficking ring'
By David Beasley | Dec 4, 2022
A Washington man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a cartel-connected drug distribution ring.
Crowe: 'Billing for unnecessary ambulance transports wastes taxpayer dollars'
By David Beasley | Dec 3, 2022
An Illinois ambulance company settled allegations of billing Medicare for unnecessary, non-emergency ambulance transportation by agreeing to pay $302,124.37.
