By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
James B. Nutter & Company, a former mortgage lender based in Kansas City, Missouri, has agreed to pay $2.4 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989. The company allegedly underwrote Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that did not meet program eligibility requirements.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged Tallahassee housing providers Greenbriar Partners, LLC, Jackson Properties and Financial Services, LLC, and Erwin D. Jackson with violating the Fair Housing Act. The charge stems from their alleged failure to grant a tenant with a disability a reasonable accommodation for an emotional support animal.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken addressed the Freedom Online Coalition Ministerial Event on AI for Humanity during the UN General Assembly's High-Level Week. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of digital governance and international cooperation in protecting human rights online.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced proposed settlement agreements with Paramount Builders, Inc. and Continental Transport Corporation over Clean Water Act violations on Tutuila Island, American Samoa.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), along with the Woodhull Freedom Foundation and TechFreedom, has called on the Supreme Court to invalidate Texas' HB 1181. This law mandates age verification for access to online sexual content, which the organizations argue infringes on constitutional rights.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed a high-level meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2024. The event marked the launch of the Friends of Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty group.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced new initiatives to address health disparities faced by women, including conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect them. This effort is part of the broader mission to support the health of women service members, veterans, and beneficiaries. The DoD aims to enhance medical readiness and aligns with the President's Executive Order on Advancing Women's Health Research and Innovation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and ministers from 13 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partners held their third Ministerial meeting this year to discuss IPEF Pillars II, III, and IV. During the virtual meeting, Secretary Raimondo noted the progress made since the last meeting in Singapore in June 2024. She highlighted steps taken by the partners to build resilient supply chains, transition to clean economies, and level the playing field for businesses.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed the Summit of the Future at the UN Headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2024. During his remarks, Blinken emphasized the urgent need for support, reform, and revitalization to fulfill the United Nations' crucial purpose.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. The plea follows an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Orlando.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
Following a nine-day trial, a federal jury in the Southern District of Florida has convicted Shannima Yuantrell Session, also known as Shalamar, 47, from Lake Placid, Florida. He was found guilty on 13 charges related to sex trafficking nearly a dozen women and girls. Session compelled some victims to commit commercial sex acts between July 2011 and July 2013, while others were forced into similar acts between February 2016 and February 2019.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the availability of $279.9 million in grant funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Now in its third year, this program aims to help state, local, and territorial governments reduce cyber risk and build resilience against evolving cybersecurity threats.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-Yul, and Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko met in New York City on September 23, 2024. The meeting emphasized the ongoing trilateral cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
The global tech trade association ITI has released a statement from its President and CEO Jason Oxman following the U.S. House of Representatives' approval of the Building Chips in America Act.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
BT Group’s Digital Unit has introduced an internal platform named GenAI Gateway, designed to leverage large language models (LLMs) from various providers such as Anthropic, Meta, Claude, Cohere, and Amazon. This platform was developed in collaboration with AWS using Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, and AWS Professional Services. The GenAI Gateway offers secure access to natural-language processing and LLMs, which BT Group plans to integrate into its business operations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the recognition of 356 schools as part of the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools. This honor is given to schools that demonstrate high academic performance or make significant progress in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali met in New York City on September 23, 2024, to discuss the ongoing partnership between their countries.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
An Orlando man has pleaded guilty to charges of enticement of a minor for sexual activity and production of child sexual abuse material. The plea follows an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
Today, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in New York. During the meeting, Deputy Secretary Adeyemo emphasized the strong and strategic partnership between the United States and Jordan. He highlighted Jordan's role as a stabilizing force in the region despite facing economic and humanitarian challenges due to the war in Gaza.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated the sewer design project for the Wahikuli Subdivision, located north of Lahaina Town, Maui. The EPA's Wahikuli Sewer Design Team will participate in the Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting on September 25, 2024, to provide an overview of the project and explain how the public can offer input.
