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RGV Chief Patrol Agent: 'In five days RGV seized over 189 pounds of marijuana'
Gloria I. Chavez, chief patrol agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's Rio Grande Valley sector, said drug smugglers in Brownsville, TX abandoned the contraband after being discovered by agents shortly after crossing the Rio Grande on Nov 17. This event shines a light on the ongoing struggle against drug smuggling at the border.
Homeland
Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent: 'Freddy Ortiz’s on-duty death is a tragedy'
John R. Modlin, chief patrol agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's Tucson Sector, said a recent on-duty death of a Border Patrol agent was a reminder of the inherent risk of the job. The incident happened in Douglas, Arizona.
Labor
Michigan-based Forge Industrial Staffing challenges Department of Labor, citing business threats
In a legal showdown with the Department of Labor, Michigan-based Forge Industrial Staffing, Inc. is fighting back against what it says is an over-reaching investigation that could devastate its business.
Profiles
The Fight for Access and Management: Kerry White Unveils the Challenges of Federal Land Use
Kerry White is the President of Citizens for Balanced Use.
Health Care
Million Veteran Program reaches one millionth Veteran in the club
The Million Veteran Program, which paves way for life-saving and groundbreaking research, hits its one millionth Veteran member.
Homeland
U.S. and European Union meet to reaffirm transatlantic partnership and discuss Russia-Ukraine War
The United States and European Union (EU) met in Washington D.C. to reaffirm the strong transatlantic partnership and the joint commitment of a regular dialogue between the two. Both sides remain committed to uphold democratic values while strengthening the respect for the rule of law.
Big Tech
National Spectrum Strategy launched to help advance U.S. wireless leadership
The Biden-Harris Administration launched the National Spectrum Strategy with the objective to advance U.S. wireless leadership globally and provide better service for Americans.
Big Tech
U.S. and Japan have goals to enhance economic resilience and protect emerging technologies
The United States and Japan had economic leaders meet in San Francisco on Nov. 14, where the Countries discussed how to improve the protection of new technologies being developed and how to strengthen each economy.
China
Buck: 'Congress should do our job and ban TikTok'
U.S. Rep. Ken Buck from Colorado expressed his desire for the social media app TikTok to be banned in the United States, citing national security risks.
Homeland
Former ICE Director: ‘The cartels watch everything we do’ with asylum seekers at the border
Thomas Homan, former director of ICE under the Trump administration, said that “the cartels watch everything we do at DHS, they get the same reports we do,” and they use the information to benefit themselves.
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Ernst & Young recommends review for NACs before adoption by SEC
In an Oct. 25 letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ernst & Young recommended that the NYSE and the SEC seek additional input from a diverse group of assurance providers before finalizing which information would require assurance, the level of assurance and, where applicable, the transition to reasonable assurance.
Profiles
From Regulations to Innovation: Chris Jahn on the Future of American Chemistry & Industry
Chris Jahn is the President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council.
Profiles
The Future of Free Speech in America: Marc Joffe Explains this Bulwark Against Government Tyranny
Marc Joffe is a federalism and state policy analyst at the Cato Institute. He specializes in free speech issues.
China
Ranking Member of Select Committee on the CCP: 'This committee is not about a quarrel with the Chinese people... but with the CCP'
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spoke with Jude Blanchette about U.S. policy towards China, the challenges posed by China's actions, and the need for bipartisan approaches to address these issues. The transcript was from a CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies) event hosted on Nov. 6, 2023.
Homeland
Center for Immigration Studies discovers 57,000 Mexican migrants used CBP One to enter U.S.
The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) recently filed Freedom of Information Act litigation against the U.S. government in regards to information regarding immigration since the “lawful pathways” strategy was implemented over the last year. Of the findings, one of the most interesting was that the U.S. government allowed entry to about 57,000 Mexican migrants through the CBP One smartphone app.
China
House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party introduces American Security Drone Act of 2023
Chairman Mike Gallagher of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has introduced legislation designed to protect the United States from acquiring drones that could potentially jeopardize national security.
Justice
Distributor of pharmaceutical drugs in Puerto Rico charged with failure to report suspicious orders of drugs
Drogueria Betances LLC was ordered to pay $12 million for failure to report suspicious orders of pharmaceutical drugs and other controlled substance violations.
Commerce
Biden issues Executive Order on AI, industry remains committed to security and US leadership
President Joe Biden has issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at ensuring that the United States leads the world in developing and mitigating risks related to artificial intelligence (AI). The EO sets standards for safety and security in AI development, intending to protect consumers' privacy, promote innovation, and advance America's leadership in the field, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.
Financial Stability Oversight Council approved new analytic framework to help with financial stability risks
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) gave approval to a new analytic framework for monitoring financial stability risks on Nov. 3rd. The novel structure also provides guidance regarding the process of determining nonbank financial company categorizations, with a primary focus on risk evaluation and mitigation.
Agricultural Research Service engineer earns prestigious award for research on food safety systems
Joseph Capobianco, a research engineer for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), was recently honored with a 2022 Arthur S. Flemming award for his groundbreaking work in enhancing food safety systems globally. "Agricultural Research Service engineer awarded for his research on food safety systems", announced an official statement.
Justice
Indictments come down on Colorado drug organization: ‘This is just one step in the process of ridding our communities of these drug cartels’
Nine members of a Colorado-based drug trafficking organization with direct ties to the Sinaloa Cartel were recently indicted on counts of smuggling fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs into Adams County in Colorado. "This is just one step in the process of ridding our communities of these drug cartels", said Adams County District Attorney Brian Mason.
Interior
Not Invisible Act Commission details recommendations for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples and human trafficking
The Not Invisible Act Commission disclosed its recommendations for addressing the issues of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples and human trafficking on Nov. 1, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Aerospace Industries Association comments on Biden's new AI Executive Order
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning welcomed the Biden Administration's recent Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI), terming it a "game-changer"
Interior
Nearly two dozen species delisted from ESA due to extinction
A fruit bat, 10 birds, two fish, and eight mussels have been removed from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to extinction, according to a news release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The delisting of these 21 species was announced on Oct. 16, marking a significant loss for biodiversity conservation efforts.
Department of Commerce believes that AI can improve diversity and inclusion efforts
The Department of Commerce believes that artificial intelligence (AI) can play a significant role in improving diversity and inclusion efforts. In a press release issued on October 31st, the Department highlighted the potential of AI to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.