By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
A South Carolina man, Daqua Lameek Ritter, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Dime Doe, a Black transgender woman. The crime took place in December 2019 in Allendale, South Carolina. On February 24, a jury found Ritter guilty on all charges, which included hate crime, federal firearms violations, and obstruction counts linked to Doe's murder.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has concluded that a Huntsville countertop installation company failed to prevent the death of a 33-year-old employee, who was struck by a heavy stone slab. The incident occurred at a job site in Huntsville, where workers from Huntsville Granite and Marble LLC were removing stone slabs using a forklift.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with AES Puerto Rico, L.P. regarding its generating plant in Guayama.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on 18 companies, individuals, and vessels connected to Sa’id al-Jamal, a financial official linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and supporting Houthi operations. The entities involved are accused of facilitating illicit oil shipments that fund Houthi attacks in the region.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a significant milestone, approving over $500 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Capital Program applications from Tribal Nations. This investment is considered the largest federal support for small businesses in Indian Country to date.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed support for the U.S. Department of Commerce's new rules on space-related export controls. The announcement was made following the release of these regulations aimed at modernizing the sector.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced measures to offer temporary immigration relief to eligible Lebanese nationals currently in the United States. This includes details on Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and a new Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Lebanon.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $1 million in awards to six organizations aimed at addressing asthma, radon, and other indoor air health risks. These cooperative agreements are intended to advance national policy and systems-level changes that reduce indoor air risks, leading to measurable improvements in environmental and public health.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
On October 15, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted its second charter removal flight to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) this year, transporting Chinese nationals. This operation follows a previous large charter removal flight in June, which was the first since 2018 and was coordinated with the PRC's National Immigration Administration. The recent flight is part of DHS's ongoing efforts to collaborate with international partners to address irregular migration.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Hell’s Kitchen Geothermal LLC (HKG) concerning activities in Imperial County, California, that affected wetlands linked to the Salton Sea. The company conducted dredging and ditching on leased land from the Imperial Irrigation District as part of a lithium extraction and geothermal power project. This work resulted in material discharge into wetlands, leading to water flow changes that impacted about 1,200 acres of wetlands.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has reported significant progress in its efforts to combat fraud and improper payments, announcing that over $4 billion was prevented and recovered in fiscal year 2024. This marks a substantial increase from the $652.7 million reported in the previous fiscal year. The advancements are attributed to enhanced processes employed by the Treasury’s Office of Payment Integrity (OPI), part of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Global tech trade association ITI has called on the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to address restrictions impacting U.S. digital trade in its upcoming 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report. In comments submitted to the USTR, ITI highlighted barriers faced by American and multinational tech companies in over 30 key markets worldwide. The association emphasized that these barriers could hinder job creation and innovation in data-driven products and services.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Drew Mitchell Schreiber from Orlando, Florida, has admitted guilt to three charges of odometer tampering in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a preliminary agreement with Infinera to support the development of semiconductor technology, a move aimed at enhancing communications and national security. The Department of Commerce and Infinera have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $93 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding is intended to bolster America’s semiconductor manufacturing industry by supporting the construction of new facilities in San Jose, California, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller. The dialogue centered on the recent death of Yahya Sinwar and the importance of intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict and secure hostage releases.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the selection of four companies to provide enrichment services aimed at establishing a U.S. supply of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). This move is part of the administration's Investing in America agenda, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, and aims to strengthen America's domestic HALEU supply chain. The initiative supports advanced reactor technologies, creates new jobs, and reinforces America's leadership in the nuclear industry.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
In a recent address at the Council on Foreign Relations, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen outlined the Biden-Harris Administration's international economic policy. The speech focused on how this policy aligns with domestic goals to benefit American businesses and families.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and three other militants following an exchange of fire during a routine patrol in Gaza. Sinwar, who took leadership of Hamas in August after Ismail Haniyeah was assassinated in Tehran, was identified as the mastermind behind the October 7 terror attacks on Israel. These attacks resulted in over 1,200 casualties and left many hostages still held captive.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su recently unveiled the U.S. Department of Labor’s AI Best Practices, a roadmap aimed at enhancing job quality and safeguarding workers' rights and well-being through artificial intelligence. The online event, held on October 16, 2024, gathered leaders from labor, business, non-profit sectors, and government to discuss the ethical use of AI in workplaces across the nation.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) marked a milestone in its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative during a gathering in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This program aims to enhance markets for commodities produced through climate-smart methods, aiding farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners in adopting practices that improve soil health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
