By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
From October 13 to October 15, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo visited London to engage with both government and private sector representatives. The meetings included discussions with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, National Security Advisor Tim Barrow, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, Minister of State Stephen Doughty, and Director General Lindsey Whyte.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a new "click-to-cancel" rule aimed at simplifying the process for consumers to terminate recurring subscriptions and memberships. This rule mandates that sellers must make cancellation as straightforward as the initial sign-up process. Most provisions of this rule will become effective 180 days after its publication in the Federal Register.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Texas seized narcotics valued at over $414,000 during a recent enforcement action. The incident occurred on October 12th when a CBP officer directed a 2010 Dodge Journey for secondary inspection at the Eagle Pass International Bridge. The vehicle was driven by a 26-year-old male United States citizen.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
A hearing was recently held concerning the efforts by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to prevent beneficial ownership reporting requirements from being implemented at the end of this year.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry in Texas have seized narcotics valued at over $681,000. The seizure occurred on October 13 when a CBP officer referred a 2012 Dodge Journey for secondary inspection at the International Bridge in Hidalgo. The vehicle was driven by a 35-year-old male Mexican citizen.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The Department of the Interior has signed three significant agreements with Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations to enhance co-stewardship on public lands and waters. These agreements are part of the Gravel to Gravel Initiative, aimed at protecting salmon in the Yukon, Kuskokwim, and Norton Sound regions.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, and the United Kingdom have released a joint statement announcing the establishment of a Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team. This initiative aims to uphold international peace and security by addressing threats from North Korea's weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a Proposed Plan to revise the residential cleanup level for lead in Butte, Montana. The new proposal suggests reducing the acceptable lead level in soil and interior dust from 1,200 parts per million (ppm) to 175 ppm. Additionally, the plan proposes expanding the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (BPSOU) boundary by approximately 3,637 acres to include an additional 7,253 homes.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
A former deputy from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana, Javarrea Pouncy, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for assaulting a detainee. Pouncy, aged 31, admitted to using excessive force during a strip search in September 2019, where he and another deputy repeatedly punched the detainee who posed no threat. The assault led to severe injuries including a broken eye socket and nose.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture have announced a final rule aimed at enhancing Alaska Tribal representation on the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB). This board is responsible for managing subsistence use on federal lands and waters in Alaska. The changes reflect the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to involving Tribal leaders in decisions that affect their communities.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The Vice Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Korea and Japan, along with the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States, released a joint statement following their meeting in Seoul on October 16, 2024. This was the second meeting this year for Vice Minister Kim Hong Kyun from South Korea, Deputy Secretary Kurt M. Campbell from the United States, and Vice Minister Okano Masataka from Japan.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has reiterated its commitment to providing safe and affordable housing for survivors of gender-based violence. This initiative aligns with President Biden's 2021 proclamation and aims to address the housing needs of those affected by domestic violence.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia has indicted a Maryland man on charges of major fraud against the United States and making false statements to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The indictment accuses Deepak Jain, 49, from Potomac, of participating in a scheme to mislead the SEC about his company's data center certification.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
A Kansas man has been sentenced to 80 months in prison for issuing race-based threats and interfering with housing rights. Austin Schoemann, 31, from Wichita, pleaded guilty to multiple charges including interference with federally protected activities and interstate threats.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
Federal safety inspectors have cited Kumho Tire Georgia Inc. for multiple safety violations following a fatal incident involving a 57-year-old maintenance worker. The incident, which occurred on April 10, 2024, involved the unexpected start of machinery during maintenance.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is set to visit Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on October 17. The purpose of the visit is to participate in an inscription ceremony that acknowledges the Moravian Church Settlement of Bethlehem as the 26th United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in the United States. This site will be recognized as the first UNESCO transnational site in the country.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have urged Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to take further action against Huawei. The lawmakers are concerned about Huawei's alleged clandestine semiconductor facilities, which they claim are used to bypass U.S. laws.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
Fort Myers, Florida – Edgar Rolando Suruy-Xiquin, also known as Marvin Martinez-Vazquez, has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents recently thwarted a human smuggling operation, resulting in the apprehension of 16 migrants. The incident occurred on October 15 at approximately 9:50 p.m., when agents responded to a call from a concerned citizen about suspicious activity near N. Lamar Boulevard and Interamerica.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
New voices have been announced for the anime adaptation of "SAKAMOTO DAYS," set to premiere on Netflix in January 2025. The popular manga series, serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump since 2020, will introduce new cast members for characters Nagumo, Shishiba, and Osaragi of "The Order."
