By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborates with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to address the needs of people in potentially affected areas. In these situations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) emphasize that sites providing emergency response and relief are designated as protected areas.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, is scheduled to visit Knoxville, Tennessee on October 8 and Chicago from October 10-11, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
The trailer for the mystery series "Don't Come Home" has been released, unveiling clues about mysterious incidents at the Jarukanant house. The series follows Varee and her daughter Min as they return to their ancestral home, where unsettling events unfold. The plot thickens when Min disappears, leading a police officer to investigate suspicious clues tied to chilling secrets hidden within the old house.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has reported on a phone call between U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Argentine Minister of Defense Luis Petri. The conversation focused on strengthening the defense relationship between the United States and Argentina.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting international financial supporters of Hamas, marking one year since the group's attack on Israel. The sanctions aim to disrupt both external and domestic fundraising efforts for Hamas. According to a statement from Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson, these measures are directed at "a network of international financial supporters of Hamas, a Gaza-based financial institution controlled by Hamas, and a prominent Hamas supporter along with his businesses."
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Netflix recently presented its 2025 Korean film lineup at the Busan International Film Festival. The event, titled "Next on Netflix: 2025 Korean Films," provided a glimpse into seven upcoming films. Vincent Taewon Kim, Director of Content (Film) for Netflix Korea, along with several filmmakers, discussed their projects and shared insights into their creative processes.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Norfolk, Virginia, have seized dental supplies valued at over $450,000. These goods, originating from China and destined for Baltimore, violated country of origin marking laws.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) clarifying the tax status of wholly-owned Tribal entities. According to this proposal, these entities, which are chartered or organized by one or more Tribes, will share the same federal tax status as their owning Tribes, making them exempt from federal income tax.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and Deputy Secretary David M. Turk recently held discussions with electricity sector leaders regarding the response to Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted communities in the Southeast and Appalachia. The Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council and Energy Government Coordinating Council have been actively meeting since September 25th to coordinate industry preparedness, response, and restoration efforts with federal partners.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Today, a new video series titled "Appropriations 101" was highlighted, featuring Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID). The initiative aims to provide insights into the appropriations process by bringing together key members of the committee. The first episode features Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), where both discuss the development and passage of 12 bills each fiscal year.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
The Heritage Foundation's national security experts released a statement on the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel. The attacks, carried out by Hamas, resulted in over 1,200 deaths and are considered the largest terrorist incident in Israel's history.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote at CES 2025. The event is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2025, with Huang's address set for January 6 at 6:30 p.m.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
A Massachusetts business owner, Kenneth Marston of Kingston, has admitted guilt to charges of failing to collect and pay payroll taxes. The charges relate to his management of Bowmar Steel Industries Inc., a steel fabrication company, and Teleconstructors Inc., which specializes in cellular phone tower installations.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Smartsheet has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a new connector at its annual ENGAGE customer conference. This connector aims to synchronize data from Smartsheet into Amazon Q Business, a generative AI-powered assistant designed to facilitate decision-making by providing answers, summaries, and content generation based on enterprise data.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt is set to visit Athens, Greece, and Istanbul, Türkiye from October 8-10, 2024. The purpose of the trip is to engage in ministerial and private sector discussions on regional energy transitions and energy security priorities.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is set to visit Des Moines and Cedar Falls, Iowa from October 7 to 9. During his trip, Deputy Secretary Verma plans to meet with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. The focus of their discussions will be on how the United States is addressing global challenges through local solutions, enhancing technology use, strengthening the U.S. economy, and improving safety for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar of Michigan has announced his participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). He emphasized the importance of international collaboration to address challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel. He reflected on the events that led to the loss of over 1,200 lives and left many others wounded or held hostage.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
A year has passed since the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which marked a significant tragedy in Israel's history. On this day, Hamas attacked during the Jewish holy day of Simchat Torah, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 civilians, including over 40 American citizens. Additionally, 251 individuals were taken hostage, among them 12 Americans. The United States Department of Defense reflects on this somber anniversary with a statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry have seized cocaine valued at more than $267,000. The incident occurred on October 5th when a CBP officer directed a Ford F-150 pick-up for further inspection at the Del Rio International Bridge.
