By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 6, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently visited Ukraine to reinforce U.S. support amid concerns from western allies about Ukraine's progress against Russian forces.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 6, 2023
A panel of three federal judges invalidated Alabama's newly revised congressional map Sept. 5, declaring it failed to comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 6, 2023
The United States, in coordination with the Republic of Korea and Japan, imposed sanctions on two individuals and one entity for their involvement in generating revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 6, 2023
The Katy Independent School District's recent board meeting sparked debate over a nuanced gender policy, prompting discussions about parental involvement, student autonomy and the balance between education and identity.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 6, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently revealed plans for more than 60 VA national cemeteries to host National Day of Service events Sept. 11.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the allocation of $125 million to nine states and five tribal nations as part of the seventh cohort of Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 6, 2023
Michelle Williams will transition early from deputy regional director with the Bureau of Reclamation to senior vice president and regional manager for the Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA’s) Sierra Nevada region on Nov. 6, the bureau said in an Aug. 24 press release.
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By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
Juan Carlos Ramírez Abadia, a leader of Colombia’s Norte del Valle Cartel, was recently sentenced to prison by a New York District Court. Abadia, aka “Chupeta,” was the Columbia connection for the Sinaloa Cartel during its heyday under Joaquín Guzmán Loera, aka “El Chapo.”
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
A federal agent, Alberico Ahias Crespo, was convicted on August 29, 2023, in South Florida for his involvement in illegal Oxycodone distribution, witness tampering, and obstruction of justice. Crespo, a Special Agent with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), was found guilty of multiple charges related to these crimes, which occurred while he was part of the South Florida Health Care Fraud Strike Force, aimed at combating health care fraud and narcotics trafficking in the region.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
A 40-year-old woman from Kent, Washington, named Christin Guillory was sentenced to three years in prison on August 29, 2023, in U.S. District Court in Seattle for wire and tax fraud linked to a decade-long embezzlement operation. Guillory, who worked as an Accounting Manager at a manufacturing company in Everett, stole over $2.5 million by funneling funds into fake company accounts and then transferring them to her personal bank accounts.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
Recent investigations have indicated a potential tie between ISIS and the smuggling of a recent group of migrants who were granted entrance to the United States. The news has raised fresh concern regarding security at the U.S-Mexico Border.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed concern that a proposed rule the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued for comments on Aug. 30 extending overtime protections to millions of salaried workers would add extra burdens and costs to an industry that is already dealing with challenges like workforce shortages, the business organization said in a press release.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
On the sixth anniversary of the genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Burma (Myanmar), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed America's pledge to seek justice for the victims and survivors.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
In the realm of finance's future, a unique column by Fortune Magazine, titled "Future of Finance," engages prominent figures within major companies, delving into their roles, their company's integration within the crypto ecosystem and the implications of this evolution on the usage of currency.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
A recent study from the RAND Corporation found a troubling decrease in patient experience across hospitals in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
Following investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an Ohio-based vinyl tile manufacturer is facing additional federal penalties of $545,853 due to safety hazards at its Fostoria plant.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
The American Foundation for Policy Initiatives (AFPI) has recently released a comprehensive research report that examines and criticizes the role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs within American universities. The report contends that these programs, often rooted in critical race theory, challenge the core educational values of "truth-seeking and knowledge-dissemination."
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 5, 2023
China's economic growth has slowed, raising the question of whether the country might invade Taiwan in an attempt to reduce the record-high Chinese unemployment rate and absorb the island's booming semiconductor industry. However, Shihoko Goto, the director for Geoeconomics and Indo-Pacific Enterprise and acting director of the Asia Program at the Wilson Center, told Federal Newswire that moving forward with an invasion of Taiwan at this time would likely weaken China's economy further.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced in an Aug. 28 press release that a resolution has been reached with the Newark, N.J., Public School District to address alleged Title IX violations concerning sexual harassment and discrimination.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 4, 2023
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued a report on Sept. 1 that accuses the United Auto Workers (UAW) leadership of prioritizing political objectives over the well-being of its members in what it says is the UAW's failure to oppose Biden Administration rules to shift auto manufacturing from gasoline-powered to electric vehicles.
