By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Pentagon Spokesperson Maj. Pete Nguyen provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John R. Bass met with South African Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation Zane Dangor yesterday in Washington, D.C., for the fourth U.S.-South Africa Working Group on African and Global Issues (WGAGI). The WGAGI, part of the annual structured engagements between South Africa and the United States, focuses on bilateral, African, and global issues of common concern, aiming to explore opportunities for further collaboration. Both Chairpersons noted that the meeting highlights the value,...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has reached an agreement with Meta, allowing the company to train its AI models within the UK.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The United States has assessed that the necessary conditions for convening free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections in Syria have not been met. Consequently, it does not support the recent announcement by the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) calling on the High Elections Committee to begin preparations for municipal elections.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Houston, Texas, from September 16-17 to address the Gastech 2024 Conference and meet with energy industry leaders and ministers from around the world.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell visited Reykjavík today for meetings with Icelandic Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir and members of the Icelandic parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. Deputy Secretary Campbell and Foreign Minister Gylfadóttir also co-chaired a bilateral dialogue on the Indo-Pacific region.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
On September 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. ET in Washington, D.C., Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will deliver remarks alongside Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić at an official signing ceremony between the U.S. and Serbia to advance energy cooperation. The Under Secretary and Minister will provide opening remarks before signing an agreement on strategic cooperation in the field of energy in Serbia, which will expand opportunities for U.S. companies to invest in Serbia’s energy sector, including promoting U.S. investments that...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Netflix has greenlit "Love Untangled," a youth romance feature set in 1998 that explores themes of first love and friendship. The film follows 19-year-old Park Se-ri as she plans to straighten her perpetually frizzy hair before making a life-changing confession, all while getting entangled with transfer student Han Yun-seok.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
On September 13, 2024, Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Addressing both in-person and online attendees, Mizer highlighted the significance of this milestone and reflected on the collective efforts to support survivors of gender-based violence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The Navy will commission the newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS New Jersey (SSN 796), during an 11 a.m. EST ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown Township, New Jersey.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon against Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. and R.B. Pamplin Corporation, alleging the unlawful acquisition of company-owned real estate by the R.B. Pamplin Corporation and Subsidiaries Pension Plan, jeopardizing millions of dollars in retirement funds for thousands of employees.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
A former Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) correctional officer pleaded guilty today to three counts of sexual abuse of a ward.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an additional $9 million investment in the Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grants program. This funding, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, aims to support 47 small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across the country. The initiative will enable these manufacturers to implement various energy efficiency projects, including the installation of onsite solar and heat pumps, improvements in lighting and heating, and the electrification of industrial equipment and fleets.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the allocation of $52.5 million in grants to community organizations as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent Veteran suicide. The funds will support tailored suicide prevention programs and services for Veterans and their families.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The United States has extended its condolences to the people of Vietnam affected by Typhoon Yagi. According to an announcement from the U.S. Mission to Vietnam, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing humanitarian aid to support Vietnam’s response efforts. This aid includes multipurpose cash assistance, shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance, as well as non-food items to support disaster relief efforts led by the Government of Vietnam.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra has declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) for Louisiana to address the health impacts of Hurricane Francine. This declaration follows President Biden’s emergency declaration for Louisiana and grants the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), healthcare providers, and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting the emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Estonian Secretary of State Taimar Peterkop, with Estonian Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov in attendance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Estonia on countering foreign state information manipulation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it secured a settlement agreement with SP Plus Corporation (SP Plus), a transportation and parking management company headquartered in Chicago. The agreement resolves the department’s determination that SP Plus discriminated against a worker by rejecting a valid document that showed her permission to work and requesting that she provide unnecessary documentation, based on her national origin.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
On September 12, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a request for a permanent ban against student loan servicer Navient, citing repeated regulatory violations and pervasive predatory practices. This decision follows previous actions by the U.S. Department of Education and state officials to provide restitution to borrowers harmed by Navient’s history of illegal servicing practices. If granted, the CFPB’s order would require Navient to pay up to $120 million in penalties and redress to affected borrowers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
A federal appeals court has upheld a decision that F.W. Webb Co. wrongly exempted inside sales representatives from overtime pay. The ruling, issued on August 1, 2024, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, affirms a summary judgment from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
