By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
A Dallas County man has admitted to making violent threats against a Sikh nonprofit organization, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna for the District of New Jersey and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kathleen Wolfe of the Justice...
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has highlighted a $4.8 million award to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) aimed at supporting small business growth in the state. This funding is part of 14 awards recently announced through the Biden-Harris Administration’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). An additional $2.2 million in matching funds will be provided by Innovate Mississippi.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
A New Jersey resident has admitted guilt in a federal hate crime case involving the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University. The man, Jacob Beacher, confessed to breaking into the facility and causing damage during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
At a White House event, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden announced that the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) has surpassed President Biden's goal of recruiting 250,000 new tutors, mentors, and student success coaches by summer 2025. As of the end of the 2023-2024 school year, over 320,000 adults have taken on these roles in schools.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $3 million allocation to North Carolina to aid those experiencing homelessness in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. This funding comes from the Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, aimed at assisting individuals and families whose needs are not fully met by existing federal disaster relief programs.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the approval of up to $10 million in initial emergency grant funding for North Carolina. This funding aims to support disaster-relief jobs and training services across 25 counties in response to Hurricane Helene.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD will pay a civil penalty of $473,685 for not notifying the EPA about alleged waste handling and management activities. The announcement was made from Dallas, Texas, on October 10, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
CBP officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility recently intercepted over $3.2 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a tractor-trailer's floor frame. The incident took place on October 3, 2024, when officers stopped a 40-year-old male driving an empty commercial vehicle from Mexico into the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Vientiane, Laos. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN-U.S. Summit and East Asia Summit.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the ASEAN-related meetings in Vientiane. This meeting took place as part of the tenth anniversary of the U.S.-Malaysia Comprehensive Partnership.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The New York State Assembly Committees on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry, and Small Business recently invited the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to provide testimony at a hearing in Albany.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The popular Netflix series "Outer Banks" has released Season 4, Part 1, with a comprehensive guide available on Tudum for fans eager to delve into the latest developments. The guide offers a range of resources and insights for viewers before and after watching the new episodes.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo addressed a press conference at the Department of Justice, highlighting significant actions taken against TD Bank. Adeyemo emphasized the role of the Department of the Treasury in using sanctions and enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) laws to protect national security.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Justice Department's Executive Office for U.S. Trustees has announced the appointment of three new Assistant U.S. Trustees in Missouri, Ohio, and Washington.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
An Ohio resident has been sentenced to 54 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a network that produced and distributed videos showing extreme violence against monkeys. Ronald P. Bedra, from Etna, was involved in creating and sharing these disturbing videos through encrypted chat applications. He conspired with others to finance individuals in Indonesia who carried out acts of torture on camera.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Delaware have announced a $14.3 million grant from the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program, aimed at enhancing charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles along the I-95 corridor. This initiative aligns with the Clean Corridor Coalition's regional efforts to support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
A New Jersey man has admitted guilt in a tax evasion case related to employment tax penalties. Joseph Caravella, from Randolph, owned multiple masonry companies in the state. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 2008 and 2016, the IRS imposed approximately $650,000 in Trust Fund Recovery penalties on Caravella. This was due to his failure to ensure that three of his businesses paid their federal employment taxes.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division has announced its agreement with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) decision to finalize changes to the premerger notification form and related instructions. These changes, which also affect the premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, represent the first significant update to the HSR form since 1978.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
On October 7-8, 2024, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante led the first plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The event was attended by National Armament Directors and senior leaders from PIPIR member nations in both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions. It was hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies along with the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM).
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Justice Department has initiated a civil lawsuit against Paul Bakhoum, the former Vice President for Operations at Ecosolargy Inc., a California-based corporation. The lawsuit accuses Bakhoum of making false statements to customs officials to evade paying duties on Chinese-manufactured solar panels imported into the United States.
