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Three deaths in Los Angeles' Men's Central Jail have prompted Vera California's director Michelle Parris to call for immediate action, as 2023's death toll reaches 29 in the country's largest jail system, according to a press release.

Bernhardt: 'These efforts to burden federal lands with red tape and raise the cost of development stand in stark contrast to the benefits of the American energy revolution'

David Bernhardt, former secretary of the Department of the Interior, critiques new regulations under the Inflation Reduction Act in a Washington Times op-ed, arguing they will hamper domestic energy production by imposing higher fees and regulatory burdens on federal land.

DOI deputy secretary: 'We are simultaneously making smart investments now that will make our path forward stronger and more sustainable'

The U.S. Department of the Interior will allocate $50 million for key water infrastructure in the Upper Colorado River Basin, according to a press release. The funding will be delivered over a five-year period.

TPPF director: 'I look forward to working with the Legislature to empower parents and teachers in the upcoming special session'

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) praised the release of key educational reforms focusing on promoting literacy, improving grievance processes, enhancing school choice, funding teacher programs and addressing classroom discipline, according to a press release.

Gaspard: Trump 'must be held accountable'

Former President Donald Trump and associates were indicted in Fulton County, Georgia, facing felony charges linked to alleged illegal actions to overturn the 2020 election. Charges include a statute associated with organized crime.

Gupta: 'We are stronger when our colleges and universities reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of our nation.'

Officials of the U.S. Justice Department and Department of Education said in an Aug. 14 press conference that the federal government is committed to educational diversity and inclusivity following the Supreme Court's landmark ruling in the Students for Fair Admissions case.

Lueders: 'The Apache trout’s recovery is a significant conservation milestone'

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposal to remove the Apache trout from the Endangered Species list Aug. 10.

McGuinness: 'Our mission is to empower the healthcare industry to achieve more'

Microsoft announced Epic clients, starting with Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, can utilize Microsoft Azure Large Instances to handle the scale required for Epic electronic health record (EHR) databases, enabling up to 50 million database accesses per second.

Jackson on appointment to the Council of Economic Advisers: 'This is a huge honor and privilege'

President Joe Biden recently appointed C. Kirabo Jackson, a Yale and Harvard-educated economist, to the Council of Economic Advisers, according to a press release.

Austin: 'We'll continue to work with our allies & partners to support Ukraine's immediate battlefield'

The U.S. Department of Defense announced a $200 million security assistance package for Ukraine, marking the 44th tranche of aid since August 2021.

Rep. Dunn warns of Chinese Communist Party threats in Pacific

Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., warned of the Chinese Communist Party's threats in the Pacific during a trip to Australia to strengthen the AUKUS Partnership.

Kochis: 'China is feeling bullish about its ability to push its way into the Arctic'

Daniel Kochis wrote a commentary piece for the Heritage Foundation on China's recent attempts to move into the Arctic, calling for Congress to hold a public hearing on the matter.

Kelly: 'Specific and credible information plays an integral part in the SEC’s enforcement efforts'

Seven individuals who acted as whistleblowers have been granted more than $104 million by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Merrick B. Garland: “Americans who serve the public by administering our voting systems should not have to fear for their lives simply for doing their jobs,”

According to a press release on August 11, 2023, a Massachusetts man, James W. Clark, pleaded guilty to sending a bomb threat via a website contact form to an election official in the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office, prompting concerns for her safety. The FBI and Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force are investigating and prosecuting the case, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding election workers.

Buttigieg: 'Emergency funding will help the people of Vermont repair critical infrastructure'

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced a $10 million “quick release” fund for Vermont's flood-damaged infrastructure, aiming to restore essential transportation across the state.

Ryder: DoD shares 'deepest condolences and our empathy to the people of Maui' in response to wildfires

U.S. military and related branches escalate efforts in Hawaii, amid devastating wildfires, deploying support and resources as the death toll approaches 100.

Former SEC official: Republican president in 2024 could lead to 'significant crypto-friendly regulatory actions' under SEC Commissioner Peirce

John Reed Stark, a former chief of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Office of Internet Enforcement, said that because cryptocurrency has become a partisan issue, he believes that if a Republican wins the 2024 presidential election, a Republican-led SEC could support more crypto-friendly regulations than the current SEC. He predicted that a Republican-led SEC would focus mainly on instances of fraud, rather than registration violations.

Hamdani: 'The victims in this case were devastated, financially and otherwise'

MD Azad has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for leading a fraud ring that targeted elderly victims across the United States and elsewhere.

Crypto Council for Innovation: 'Congress has not provided the SEC with regulatory authority over transactions in digital assets'

The Crypto Council for Innovation, an organization dedicated to advancing innovation in the cryptocurrency industry, said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent enforcement actions in the crypto industry are an overreach of its regulatory authority stemming from the assumption that most digital assets are securities.

Pette: 'Enterprises are increasingly seeking large-scale compute resources in the data center'