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Technology and national security expert: 'China has been at the forefront of leveraging emerging technologies for oppression'

After a witness at a recent Congressional hearing called the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) treatment of its Uyghur population "the most sophisticated genocide in the modern era," Federal Newswire reached out to Bill Drexel, associate fellow for the technology and national security program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), for more details on how the CCP leverages technology, in particular artificial intelligence (AI), as a tool of oppression.


Blinken announces Hurras al-Din leader as 'specially designated global terrorist'

The State Department announced that the United States has reaffirmed its commitment to combat al-Qa’ida affiliates in Syria, notably those that exploit under governed spaces and conflict zones.


Daniel-Davis: 'This effort is a tangible example of what happens when communities, industry and the federal government identify a need'

In an April 6 news release, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced new community investment in Nevada.


Zollner: 'Arkansas has completely gone from one zone to another'

In an April 5 news release, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discussed climate change and its effects in Arkansas.


Monteleone: 'These repairs ensure that Minute Man National Historical Park will have the ability to continue sharing important historical stories'

In an April 10 news release, the U.S. National Park Service announced repairs would commence at the Minute Man National Historical Park.


NTIA: 'In 10 years, we expect to say that this program unlocked opportunities'

The Biden-Harris administration has formally launched the $1.5 billion Innovation Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting the development of open and interoperable 5G and future-generation technologies.


Hanford Site Power and Utility Infrastructure Repaired After Windstorm

Hanford Site Power and Utility Infrastructure Repaired After Windstorm


Giménez on spiraling illegal immigration numbers: 'Maybe we need a new secretary of Homeland Security'

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has refused to comment on the deliberative process of whether or not he has advised President Joe Biden on current border policies related to recent spikes in illegal immigration numbers.


Honduran woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to traffic cocaine

The Department of Homeland Security announced April 13 the sentencing of a Honduran woman for her role as a leader in a conspiracy to traffic cocaine into the United States.


Hurt: 'Being a leader does not mean being the boss'

Meghann Hurt, site manager for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Legacy Management, recently graduated from the DOE Leadership Development Program.


Stone-Manning: 'This large-scale transmission line will put people to work across our public lands'

The TransWest Express Project is one step closer to becoming a reality now that a notice to proceed has been issued for the 732-mile high voltage transmission line project.


Buttigieg: 'Strengthening our aviation system includes investing in rural and regional airports'

Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Colorado is currently set to undergo runway maintenance between mid-July and the end of August.


Raff: Frazar's leadership will provide 'cost-effective engineering solutions to western water needs'

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced it has chosen Edward Frazar P.E., to head the Civil Engineering Services Division 2 to lead three groups for the organization’s Technical Services Center (TCS).


Holmes: 'Our emergency preparedness team has done an excellent job'

The Hanford Site Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant conducted an emergency drill for their ammonia leak response.


Ye: 'I do think that this comb technique is superior to anything out there'

Researchers at JILA have modified a breathalyzer to make it accurately detect COVID-19.


Vilsack: 'Approval of D-SNAP is vital' in helping California residents

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced low-income residents in seven California counties hit by severe storms may be eligible for help from the USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.


Riley: 'INCITE can support the most ambitious, long-term research campaigns'

The U.S. Department of Energy's Innovative and Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment (INCITE) program is accepting proposals for high-impact research campaigns in science, engineering and computer science.


Newland: 'Tiwahe Initiative works because it gives Tribes the freedom and flexibility'

The U.S. Department of Indian Affairs recently announced the expansion of the Tiwahe Initiative.


Homeland Security probe results in Iran-linked conspiracy convictions

A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) probe has led to criminal conspiracy convictions for two international businesses related to Iranian sanctions.


EPA announces strategy to address contamination at Lower Neponset River Superfund Site.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has outlined expedited efforts to investigate and address contamination at Lower Neponset River Superfund Site in Massachusetts after it met with local officials and residents to discuss progress.