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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it housed 47,925 veterans experiencing homelessness in the fiscal year 2024. This achievement surpassed the initial goal of housing 41,000 veterans by 16.9%, marking the highest number of veterans housed in a single year since fiscal year 2019. Additionally, VA reported that 96% of these veterans did not return to homelessness.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding to improve water infrastructure under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This latest allocation, combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, brings the total investments for Fiscal Year 2025 to $6.2 billion. The funds are intended to assist communities nationwide in upgrading essential water infrastructure for managing wastewater, protecting freshwater resources, and providing safe drinking water.

As the All Souls’ Day holiday approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials from the Laredo Field Office are cautioning travelers about certain agricultural items that are prohibited from entering the United States. These items, often used in holiday decorations, can carry pests and diseases like citrus greening disease.

The United States and the Principality of Liechtenstein have released a joint statement following the inaugural U.S.-Liechtenstein Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue held in Washington, DC on October 22-23, 2024. This event marked a significant step in the partnership between the two nations.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a new partnership with North Carolina Central University (NCCU), a historically Black university, to address housing bias and discrimination. This collaboration aims to strengthen the workforce pipeline for future leaders in fair housing policy and litigation. The initiative involves the NCCU School of Law’s Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute, as HUD seeks to work with civil rights organizations, nonprofits, and advocacy groups to combat housing discrimination.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $3.6 billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to enhance water infrastructure nationwide.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a request for public comment on the proposed modification of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Assessment Methodology Rule.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $3.6 billion from the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to improve water infrastructure in Puerto Rico. The island will receive over $67 million, including nearly $25 million previously announced for the Lead and Copper Rule.

On October 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant investment of $3.6 billion in water infrastructure under the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding aims to enhance water systems and ensure community safety across the nation. When combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, the total investment for Fiscal Year 2025 reaches $6.2 billion.

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez led the fifth U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) on October 23, 2024. The event was held virtually from Washington, D.C., under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new allocation of $3.6 billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) aimed at upgrading water infrastructure across the nation. As part of this initiative, Puerto Rico is set to receive over $67 million for improvements in drinking water and wastewater systems. This includes nearly $25 million previously announced for Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.

Today, the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) responded to the Biden Administration's first National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This memorandum follows President Biden’s Executive Order from October 2023 and is intended to enhance U.S. competitiveness, security, and innovation in AI.

A California woman was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered a significant amount of dangerous drugs in her luggage. Taylor Alexandra Trautloff, 27, from Los Angeles, was charged with felony narcotics possession by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police.

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal announced that the company has filed two new sets of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to gain clarity on regulatory agencies' approaches to digital assets. Grewal made this announcement in an October 21 post on X.

This morning, Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector, in coordination with the Brownsville Police Department, provided assistance to a young woman in distress near Interstate 69E (Expressway 83) and East 24th Street in Brownsville, Texas. The area where she was spotted is an overpass without pedestrian access.

A federal court in Miami has found Gerald Vito, James Eleby, and Kwame Thomas in contempt for violating a permanent injunction that barred Vito and Eleby from preparing or assisting in the preparation of federal tax returns for others. The order was issued after it was demonstrated that they continued to prepare tax returns despite the injunction.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced settlements with four companies over violations related to coal ash surface impoundments and landfills. These agreements, concluded recently, involve facilities in Alabama, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Puerto Rico. The companies are required to address groundwater monitoring issues, conduct protective groundwater cleanup, enhance emergency planning, and pay fines.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new allocation of $3.6 billion for water infrastructure improvements under the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This recent funding, combined with $2.6 billion previously announced, brings the total investment to $6.2 billion for Fiscal Year 2025. These funds aim to enhance wastewater management, protect freshwater resources, and ensure safe drinking water access across the United States.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to enhance water infrastructure and ensure community safety. This recent funding, combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, totals $6.2 billion for fiscal year 2025 aimed at improving essential water infrastructure across the nation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Oxy Vinyls, LP, over alleged violations of toxic chemical reporting requirements at its facility in Pedricktown, New Jersey. The company will pay a civil penalty of $113,000 as part of the resolution.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant funding initiative aimed at upgrading water infrastructure across the United States. This move is part of the Biden-Harris administration's efforts under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with $3.6 billion in new funding being unveiled for fiscal year 2025. Combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, the total investment for the year reaches $6.2 billion.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at upgrading water infrastructure across the United States. This funding is part of a larger $6.2 billion investment for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes an earlier announcement of $2.6 billion this month.

Margaret Anne Ashby, a former employee of a Department of Defense component agency, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified materials. The 26-year-old from Henderson, Nevada, admitted to the unauthorized removal of sensitive documents during her employment in the Southern District of Georgia.

The increasing integration of technology into daily life has led to a rise in data breaches, exposing personal information and affecting one in three Americans. These breaches disproportionately impact disenfranchised communities, which often lack resources for digital safety. The issue is particularly pressing during Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the selection of the Hypersonic Infrared Target Sensing (HITS) joint-service proposal as the winner of the fiscal year 2025 Applied Research for the Advancement of S&T Priorities (ARAP) Program award competition. The HITS team, led by the Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL), includes collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Missile Defense Agency.