By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
A Washington man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for federal civil rights and firearms offenses. Mikey Diamond Starrett, also known as Michael Jason Layes, was involved in four attacks on Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Halls in western Washington. In addition to the prison term, Starrett was ordered to pay $714,608.70 in restitution.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an administrative order to the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). The order demands that DTPW address violations of the Clean Water Act related to its storm sewer systems in Ponce, Puerto Rico. These systems are located on PR-123 Road and PR-585 Road at Playa Ward.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia, Laura Updegrove, has completed her visit to Singapore and the Philippines. The trip aimed to strengthen defense ties and advance mutual priorities in the Indo-Pacific region. This visit followed her engagements in Cambodia for the U.S.-Cambodia Defense Policy Dialogue.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $800,000 to the Kansas Local Area I Workforce Investment Board, known as Kansas WorkforceONE. This funding aims to assist individuals impacted by layoffs and closures that occurred from January 2024 to June 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Economics will host the Second Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on October 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This one-day event aims to bring together scholars and policymakers interested in issues at the intersection of marketing, information economics, and public policy.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a funding competition for up to $1.6 billion aimed at advancing U.S. semiconductor packaging technologies. This initiative is part of the CHIPS and Science Act, supporting the adoption of new advanced packaging flows within the U.S. semiconductor industry. The effort aligns with President Biden's Investing in America agenda, which focuses on enhancing American competitiveness and boosting future manufacturing industries.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
On October 16, 2024, the European AI Roundtable convened for its second edition, hosted by CCIA Europe. The event gathered key stakeholders from the artificial intelligence sector to discuss future governance of AI in the European Union.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new partnership with farmers and small business owners in Pennsylvania to expand access to clean energy, create jobs, and reduce energy costs. This initiative is part of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. The funding includes 654 grants for small businesses and farms across the country to implement cost-saving, clean energy systems.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an allocation of nearly $2 billion for 38 projects aimed at enhancing the resilience of the U.S. power grid against extreme weather threats. This initiative, part of the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program, will increase grid capacity by over 7.5 gigawatts and support approximately 6,000 jobs.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are seeking answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the vetting process for Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi. Recent media reports suggest Tawhedi, who was arrested in connection with a plot to carry out a violent attack on behalf of ISIS in the United States on Election Day, was not vetted for a special immigrant visa as previously claimed by the Biden-Harris Justice Department.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) on October 18, 2024, at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The meeting was held in executive session.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revealed that safety failures by a Massachusetts waterproofing contractor led to the death of an employee in February 2024. The incident occurred when part of a foundation collapsed, crushing the worker in a trench at a residence in Hanson.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
Nearly 100 emerging leaders from the Middle East, Africa, and South and Central Asia concluded the 2024 TechWomen program this week. The Department of State's exchange program for women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), TechWomen offers mentoring opportunities with U.S. women leaders in these fields to encourage more women and girls to pursue STEM careers.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $125 million in selections under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act National Grants Program. This initiative aims to upgrade or retire older diesel engines, promoting cleaner and zero-emission solutions. The program targets areas impacted by air quality issues, particularly those benefiting disadvantaged communities facing public health or environmental justice challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
On October 18, 2024, the United States, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and Japan met to discuss human rights in North Korea. The meeting aimed to promote respect for human rights in the region, marking the 10th anniversary of a significant United Nations report that identified North Korea's actions as crimes against humanity.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) took part in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Eighth Session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED8) in Bangkok, Thailand. Representing the United States was Marion McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Community Planning and Development, along with other HUD officials.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $125 million in selections under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. This initiative aims to upgrade or retire older diesel engines, replacing them with cleaner and zero-emission solutions to improve air quality and public health. The awards are currently in final workplan negotiations with the selected applicants.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
A Peruvian national, Jose Alejandro Zuñiga Cano, has been sentenced to 98 months in prison and ordered to pay nearly $700,000 in restitution for his involvement in a transnational fraud scheme. The scheme targeted over 1,100 Spanish-speaking immigrants in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, is set to visit Atlanta, Georgia on October 19-20, 2024. During her visit, she will address the Spelman College Nuclear Deterrence Forum.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
Takedown requests from authorities have led to increased Facebook censorship for Hong Kong residents, with a significant rise in such actions over the past five years, according to an October 14 report from Radio Free Asia (RFA).
