By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023
Fifteen people were arrested in a large-scale gun and drug bust in Dallas, Texas, after a two-year investigation involving more than 200 officers and agents from various law enforcement agencies.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023
Dr. Muhammad S. Awaisi, a medical doctor from Pontiac, Mich., was convicted by a federal jury on five charges related to a scheme in which he created fraudulent medical documentation to help immigrants obtain U.S. citizenship.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy announced three new energy efficiency actions, which will result in $1 billion in annual utility bill savings for Americans.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Leaders from around the world have denounced the coup in Niger, with a collective demand that democracy be restored after elected President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted, as there are concerns over his safety as he is held captive.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the launch of the Project Delivery Center of Excellence, which is initiative to streamline and enhance the implementation of federally-funded infrastructure projects nationwide.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education announced $130 million in relief will be distributed for 7,400 CollegeAmerica students who have been affected by widespread misconduct.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
There has been record setting heat this summer that has been taking a toll on the nation's workers, and the Department of Labor recently issued a hazard alert and upped enforcement in an effort to protect workers around the country from the extreme heat.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $1.3 million grant for research funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to work on developing nano sensors that can identify pesticides and minimizing detrimental effects.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) criticized the Biden Administration for removing free school lunches at Church of Compassion Dayspring Learning Center in California because they protested against the USDA’s SOGI Title IX rule. On July 27, Banks told the Federal Newswire that Republicans in the House need to undo this act by using the Farm Bill.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Political commentator Ian Miles Cheong said the Department of Justice decided not to pursue campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
NVIDIA joined forces with Pixar, Adobe, Apple and Autodesk to establish the Alliance for OpenUSD, aiming to standardize and expand the open-source Universal Scene Description framework (OpenUSD) for 3D graphics, design and simulation applications.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, who is also the Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, joined forces with Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the CCP, to emphasize the need for enhanced restrictions on the export of American equipment, including AI chips, to China.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
In honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the U.S. Department of Transportation takes a decisive stance, appointing a committee, awarding innovative initiative and launching training to combat human trafficking within the transportation sector.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
Paul Munter, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chief accountant, released a statement July 27, warning accounting firms against doing "non-audit" work for cryptocurrency exchanges.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Puerto Rico will be granted more than $7.4 million through the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants as part of President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security hosted an awards ceremony July 27 at DHS Headquarters, where 56 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the mission.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security, through the Transportation Security Administration, has implemented its new Transportation Security Compensation Plan, providing pay equity for all TSA employees.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The House Financial Services Committee recently voted to advance the Financial Innovation and Technology (FIT) for the 21st Century Act. Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), a member of the committee, said the bill will protect not only crypto users and investors, but also crypto companies, which he believes have been targeted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) "regulation by enforcement" approach to the industry.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
Shareholders have permanently sunk an acquisition plan between MEI Pharma and Infinity, a deal in the works since February.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against Rejuvica, the makers of Sobrenix, under suspicion that the company, known for marketing products to reduce and eliminate alcohol cravings, may have violated the FTC Act and the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act of 2018 (OARFPA).
