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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah encompassed critical issues such as mediation in Sudan and human rights.

Blockchain Assocation CEO argues 'there is no regulatory clarity for digital assets' in SEC fight against crypto

As U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler claims cryptocurrency exchanges already have regulations to follow, Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith argues lawmakers' introduction of a regulatory proposal draft just one week before the SEC sued two leading crypto exchanges is evidence there is a lack of regulatory certainty.

CEO of Globant: '...being named a leader reflects Globant's comprehensive AI journey and our commitment to offering value-driven services'

Responding to Globant being named a leader in a 2023 AI vendor assessment by IDC MarketScape, Globant CEO Martín Migoya expressed confidence in his company's AI capabilities and said he expects further growth in the future.

Fudge: 'Everyone in this country deserves to be safe and healthy in their homes'

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is observing June as National Healthy Homes Month with activities that focus on the link between housing quality and residents' health.

Michel: ‘We thank our Taiwan partners for helping us reach this important milestone’ in signing a trade agreement

By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative expressed support of an agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan to strengthen and deepen trade between the two countries.

Stluka: 'GusNIP projects have worked to increase access to healthy foods'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023

Participants in a particular federal nutrition program consume more healthy fruits and vegetables than does the average American adult, according to a study of the program's effectiveness.

Fudge: Stability Vouchers 'help thousands of people move off the streets into permanent housing'

By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $45 million in assistance to public-housing authorities and collaborating organizations to fight homelessness in their communities.

Huang: DGX GH200 AI supercomputers expands ‘the frontier of AI’

An NVIDIA DGXTM supercomputer powered by NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchips and the NVIDIA NVLink Switch System was unveiled as a new type of large-memory AI supercomputer.

Thomas: 'The consequences for shortchanging employees can be costly'

A Philadelphia-based federal court ordered a home care agency and its owner to pay more than $7 million in back wages and liquidated damages to 1,230 current and former employees.

Raimondo: 'The United States has provided a much-needed market for the steel that Ukraine is able to export'

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced a presidential proclamation extending the temporary suspension of 232 Tariffs on Ukraine steel.

Fudge: 'Programs like Jobs Plus help individuals and families to reach their goals'

Public-housing authorities will be receiving $22.5 million in federal funding to help residents access the services offered in a program designed to strengthen renters' financial foundations.

Downey: 'FBI will not tolerate financial predators living off empty promises'

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced the sentencing of two men found guilty of defrauding multiple people in a container home scheme, leading to a combined sentence of 34 years in federal prison.

Tai: Rapid Response Labor Mechanism ensures ‘workers at the Draxton facility can freely exercise their rights’

The United States is seeking a review of Mexico under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism because of suspected denial of workers’ rights at the Draxton facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato.

Buttigieg: Funding 'will help save lives by making our roads safer for commercial vehicle drivers and everyone who shares the road with them'

More than $471 million in grant funding is going to 56 states, territories and local transportation offices to support programs designed to reduce commercial motor vehicle accidents, injuries and fatalities.

Mayorkas: 'Improving the customer experience is one of the Department's top priorities'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reduced the amount of time the public has to spend accessing DHS services by 20 million hours annually.

Nelson: 'Just because fewer people live on these roads doesn't mean they can be neglected'

When rural Jasper County, Texas, is hit by strong storms, it relies on a federal program to clear and reopen its county road, usually left impassable by storm debris and flooding.

Raimondo: 'We are making the most significant direct investment in climate resilience in the nation’s history'

The Biden-Harris administration announced a $2.6 billion framework through Investing in America Agenda to aid in the protection and restoration of coastal communities and marine resources.

Tai: 'Our administration pledges to be an active ally in championing the rights of LGBTQI+ people'

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has underscored the Biden-Harris administration’s pledge to support the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people during Pride Month.

Buttigieg: 'Requiring automatic emergency braking on cars and trucks would keep all of us safer'

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a new rule mandating automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB systems in passenger cars and light trucks.

Mayorkas: Ortiz 'embodies the core values of vigilance, service to country and integrity'