News from July 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
The Biden-Harris administration plans to invest $300 million through President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda to improve climate-smart agriculture and forestry.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced its intention to remove the golden paintbrush from the Endangered Species Act.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
The Biden-Harris administration recently announced funding for 63 projects in 32 states with the intent of reducing train-vehicle collisions and blocked rail crossings in the U.S.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas provided a status update on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) surge campaign to stop fentanyl and its precursor ingredients from entering the U.S.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
The Biden administration has announced a comprehensive security assistance package to aid Ukraine in its defense against Russia's aggression.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the addition of Spanish text and chat services to its 988 Lifeline service, as well as specialized services for LGBTQI+ teens and young adults, HHS announced in a news release July 13.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, led by Wisconsin Representative Mike Gallagher, declared that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) will now possess jurisdiction over all land acquisitions made by foreign adversaries near "sensitive" sites within the United States. This decision grants CFIUS the authority to regulate such purchases in order to protect national security interests.
By Bob Pepalis | Jul 20, 2023
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party hosted a debate on trade relations between the U.S. and China, moderated by Chairman Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill.
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2023
On July 18, the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI) held a hearing to discuss the use of artificial intelligence on the battlefield. U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of Subcommittee, delivered the opening remarks at the hearing.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.6 million grant to Spindale, N.C., for upgrades to its water and sewer system for expansion of a local truckload carrier company.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled about religious accommodations in the workplace.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed the MOSAIC rule to enhance safety and expand the definition of Light Sport Aircraft. The rule aims to include larger aircraft and establish performance safety standards, inviting public input before finalization.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Last week, Townsend Lansing, Head of Product for CoinShares issued a press release announcing the payments-focused cryptocurrency XRP has overtaken BNB token to rank fourth among all digital assets in terms of market capitalization.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
This week, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Director of Broadband Joe Kane issued a news release announcing that the Affordable Connectivity Program is expected to run out of money in 2024.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced charges against Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and its parent company, BAC North America Holding Co. (BACNAH) for failing to file hundreds of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) between 2009 and 2019.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
This week, the Center for Democracy & Technology issued a press release to applaud the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act's revival in the U.S. House of Representatives with a bipartisan group of cosponsor.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior has partnered with the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) to give Alaska’s college students employment options in STEM disciplines.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
NOAA has launched the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS), a new hurricane forecast model that aims to improve accuracy in predicting storm tracks and rapid intensification. HAFS will replace existing models and enhance hurricane forecasting capabilities for the National Weather Service in the United States.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Amazon has requested the recusal of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, alleging that previous statements and actions indicate a "strong bias" against the company in antitrust litigation.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
At an event that featured Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden and representatives from all branches of the U.S. government, the release of the White House National Cybersecurity Strategy's implementation plan, "Securing the Digital Ecosystem for All Americans: The National Cybersecurity Strategy in Practice," was hosted by the international tech trade association ITI.
